Baltimore Orioles third baseman, Blaze Alexander, 26, said that playing his former team, the Arizona Diamondbacks, for the first time ever on April 13, was just another MLB game. Alexander, drafted by the Diamondbacks in 2018, was traded to the…

BALTIMORE — As the Arizona Diamondbacks begin their series against the Baltimore Orioles, they will face a familiar face who spent many years within the organization. Apr 7, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Blaze Alexander (23) hits a double against the Chicago White Sox during the eight inning at Rate Field.

BALTIMORE — It didn’t take long for former Arizona Diamondbacks utilityman Blaze Alexander to make an immediate impact with his new team on Opening Day. Mar 18, 2026; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Blaze Alexander (23) hits an RBI single during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark.

A player on the Baltimore Orioles has made a change at spring training.

The Orioles have high hopes of bouncing back to playoff contention in 2026, and a spring training battle may help them decide 2nd base

The Baltimore Orioles and Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a trade on Thursday.

The Arizona Diamondbacks added to their bullpen, acquiring right-hander Kade Strowd in exchange for infielder Blaze Alexander.

The Baltimore Orioles acquired utility player Blaze Alexander in a trade on Thursday with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who received reliever Kade Strowd and minor leaguers Wellington Aracena and José Mejia. The 26-year-old Alexander is an athletic player who has played third base, shortstop, second base, left field and center field for the Diamondbacks over the past two seasons.

Baltimore Orioles trade for Blaze Alexander from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a multi-player deal finalized Thursday ahead of spring training.