# Orioles finale staves lockout fears

> Orioles' feel-good finale boosts hope as lockout threat looms.
- Title: Orioles finale staves lockout fears · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: Orioles' feel-good finale boosts hope as lockout threat looms. Orioles' positive season finale and Pete Alonso's optimism delay labor dispute concerns for…
- Keywords: orioles, pete alonso, mlb, lockout, camden yards, baseball, 2027, labor dispute, spring training, mlb labor deal, news, local
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-pete-alonso-mlb-lockout-baseball-B3AEW3FD5JEMPE7TE2ANCXJFYM
- Author: Kyle Goon
- Published: 2026-09-24T02:20:15.795+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: orioles, pete alonso, mlb, lockout, camden yards, baseball, 2027, labor dispute, spring training, mlb labor deal, news, local
## 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
## Key takeaway

Orioles' positive season finale and Pete Alonso's optimism delay labor dispute concerns for 2027.