DO THE ORIOLES' OWNERS CARE ABOUT WINNING? HOW WILL THEY HANDLE ELIAS'S DEPARTURE?

A Baltimore Banner commentary argues that the Baltimore Orioles' ownership must hold President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias accountable, potentially by firing him, if the team fails to become "buyers" by the August 3 trade deadline. Columnist Kyle Goon suggests this situation serves as a crucial test of the new ownership group’s commitment to winning versus settling for mediocrity. Read the full story at The Baltimore Banner.

https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/baltimore-orioles-ownership-fire-mike-elias-XWWPUEGZDJFTVCEL2POAN6DX2E/

ARTICLE PUBLISHED ON JULY 3, 2026 AT 5:30 AM ET