Orioles news: Bassitt, others on team’s problems

Mark Brown reviews a report detailing Baltimore Orioles players discussing internal team issues, with veterans including Chris Bassitt and Pete Alonso pointing the finger at player accountability. Bassitt emphasized that key players such as Alonso, Gunnar Henderson, Shane Baz, and Kyle Bradish must establish organizational standards, while also noting issues with players going through the motions during drills.

Brown argues that first-year manager Craig Albernaz and general manager Mike Elias share responsibility for failing to establish firm standards across the organization. The report also highlights that catcher Carlos Narváez and Blaze Alexander took part in several players-only meetings during the 2026 season to address internal shortcomings.