Shane Baz tag page archives news, articles, interviews, and updates covering the American professional baseball pitcher currently with the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball. Coverage spans his selection by the Pittsburgh Pirates as the 12th overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft, his 2018 trade to the Tampa Bay Rays, his 2021 major league debut, injury recoveries including Tommy John surgery, and his role with the United States at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The tag also tracks contract developments, most recently his five-year, $68 million extension with Baltimore in 2026, the largest pitcher deal in franchise history, making it a central reference point for ongoing rotation and roster reporting.
