Orioles fanbase tabbed as one of the most frustrated of 2025

With the signing of first baseman Pete Alonso and the trade for starting pitcher Shane Baz, the Baltimore Orioles appear determined to return to the postseason in 2026. 

Looking back at 2025, there were several decisions made by the front office that left Orioles fans scratching their heads. 

"[David] Rubenstein's first full season as owner was a disaster: He made no big moves in the 2024-25 offseason while immediately complaining that MLB needs a salary cap, and then the team went on to collapse on the field, finishing 75-87 and in last place just two years after winning 101 games," ESPN's David Schoenfield wrote Monday. 

Is the Orioles' rotation complete? 

Last offseason, Baltimore opted to sign a 41-year-old Charlie Morton and a 34-year-old Tomoyuki Sugano to fill the rotation. 

Neither performed particularly well, but full seasons from Trevor Rogers and Kyle Bradish in 2026 should help tremendously. 

"The Alonso signing at least relieves some of the concerns that Rubenstein isn't willing to spend what's necessary for the Orioles to compete in the tough AL East," Schoenfield wrote. "But it's also not a fix to the lack of depth in the starting rotation." 

The Orioles ' projected rotation for next season is Rogers, Bradish, Dean Kremer, Baz, and Tyler Wells. 

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