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Orioles catching strays from Jim Bowden after embarrassing 2025 results

Orioles front office blasted by Jim Bowden over disastrous 2025 collapse
ByJordan Campbell|
Jul 10, 2025; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Ramon Urias (29) sits between shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) and outfielder Colton Cowser (17) after making a diving catch of a foul ball against the New York Mets at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
Jul 10, 2025; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Ramon Urias (29) sits between shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) and outfielder Colton Cowser (17) after making a diving catch of a foul ball against the New York Mets at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images | Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

The Baltimore Orioles have been one of the most disappointing teams in Major League Baseball this season, and with the All-Star break approaching, many insiders across the league are taking their respective shots at what has gone wrong this season. Add in the fact that the trade deadline is approaching, and many are ready to see the Orioles reconstruct their roster.

Former MLB general manager Jim Bowden is among the insiders who believe the Orioles need to have a fire sale at the deadline; however, during a recent appearance on Foul Territory, Bowden laid into the team's front office.

Jim Bowden eviscerates Orioles’ top brass after 2025 meltdown

If we're being honest, Bowden's takedown of Mike Elias and the Orioles' front office does feel a tad lazy. Elias developed a strong farm system that everyone loved with many of those top prospects graduating to the Major League level. To act like the Orioles did not have "the right people" in their front office as they were on the ascent is the type of hot take we would expect to see from a former general manager who barely had any success of his own.

That said, the Orioles definitely had a questionable approach this past offseason. While the Orioles floated a lucrative offer in front of Corbin Burnes, their avoidance of extending a long-term offer led to Burnes inking a six year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks worth $210MM. In hindsight, of course, that looks like a wise decision from the Orioles, considering Burnes underwent Tommy John surgery this season. Where the Orioles failed, however, is that they never moved to replace Burnes at the top of their rotation--leaving a massive void on their pitching staff.

To a lesser extent, the Orioles never had much interest in keeping Anthony Santander, and given his struggles with the Toronto Blue Jays, that looks like the unquestioned right move. The Orioles lucked out with the breakout season of Ryan O'Hearn, but there was never much urgency, at the time, to replace Santander in the lineup.

There is no question that Elias does deserve the opportunity to fix all that has went wrong with the Orioles this season. The first test will come at the deadline in a few weeks, and the direction the front office decides to take.

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