Episode
Orioles' Big Spend Fails to Pay Off
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- Jun 20, 2026
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- 87
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Summary
The Orioles dropped over $200 million this offseason on big names like Pete Alonso and Shane Baz, hoping to make a deep run — but so far, the results are disappointing. Sitting far from first place and clinging to a wild card spot, their roster hasn’t delivered the wins they paid for. Alonso’s been average, Ward’s underwhelming, and the pitching staff’s been a mess — with Chris Bassitt injured, Zach Eflin unused, and Ryan Helsley struggling. Even Baz hasn’t lived up to the hype. With all that cash spent, the Orioles are now facing serious questions as the season drags on. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/315ffeccef05225d