The Orioles had the best record in the American League.
They have the No. 1 prospect in baseball.
The Orioles also have the game’s top farm system. Again.
Even after graduating catcher Adley Rutschman and shortstop Gunnar Henderson—the last two preseason No. 1 prospects in baseball—as well as righthander Grayson Rodriguez, the Orioles remain atop our Organization Talent Rankings.
Baltimore again has the game’s best prospect. Shortstop Jackson Holliday has had an incredible first full season, flourishing in Double-A as a 19-year-old after the Orioles drafted him with the No. 1 overall pick in 2022.
One of the Orioles’ AL rivals pulled off a nearly impossible feat at the trade deadline. The Rangers cashed in prospects to acquire starting pitchers Max Scherzer and Jordan Montgomery and reliever Aroldis Chapman. Despite parting with the in our updated talent rankings.