Orioles at a crossroads: why Elias may be too late to save the season

The Baltimore Banner’s Kyle Goon argues that after years of cautious moves, the Orioles’ 2026 slump—injuries, questionable defense, and underwhelming star performances—leaves Mike Elias with few viable trades or acquisitions to salvage the season, suggesting the rebuild window may be closing and a dramatic, outside-the-box turnaround is unlikely; Elias’s job may hinge on an internal miracle rather than major blockbuster moves.