Orioles close 2026 season five wins short of an AL wild-card spot

The Orioles ended their 2026 season five wins short of an American League wild-card spot. In a season-ending podcast, the host praises Pete Alonso and begins examining the team's broader problems, with more episodes planned to cover its disappointments.

The host says Mike Elias and the manager he chose appear likely to return, while criticizing their performance. He describes Elias's two years with the team as disappointing.