From The Banner · Kyle Goon · · 50s
Orioles finale staves lockout fears
Orioles' feel-good finale boosts hope as lockout threat looms.
In brief
Orioles' feel-good finale boosts hope as lockout threat looms. Orioles' positive season finale and Pete Alonso's optimism delay labor dispute concerns for 2027. Originally reported by The Banner.
Orioles finale
Orioles beat Blue Jays in doubleheader sweep.
“The last day of the season in Baltimore”
Lockout threat
MLB labor deal expires Dec 1, possible lockout.
“A lockout, we've been through those”
Pete Alonso
Alonso hits 41st home run, optimistic about 2027.
“Hopefully, everyone’s kind of like freaking out”
Fan optimism
Fans renew season tickets, believe Orioles return in April.
“No one wants to disappoint the fans”
Labor dispute
Players union opposes salary cap, owners push for resolution.
“The last lockout ended in mid-March”
Alonso's view
Alonso calls lockout a negotiation tactic, expects resolution by March.
“It will be like, all right, 24 hours later, we’ll be heading back in March”
Game atmosphere
Fans cheer Orioles' 3-0 lead, celebrate sweep of Blue Jays.
“The crowd tonight was awesome”
What happens next
Orioles and fans hope labor deal resolves by March 2027.
“Who could ever want to keep baseball from coming back next spring”
What to remember
Orioles' positive season finale and Pete Alonso's optimism delay labor dispute concerns for 2027.
