{"id":19917,"date":"2025-05-27T15:22:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T15:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=19917"},"modified":"2025-05-27T15:22:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T15:22:58","slug":"according-to-the-baltimore-orioles-shortstops-reply-to-the-espn-sports-news-after-his-departure-to-the-arizona-diamondbacks-was-rumored-im-not-ever-leaving-the-baltimore-or","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=19917","title":{"rendered":"According to the Baltimore Orioles\u2019 shortstop\u2019s reply to the ESPN sports news after his departure to the Arizona Diamondbacks was rumored, I\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. Gunnar Henderson, the franchise shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles, made it known to ESPN and fans this morning, \u201cI\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. I want to stay with the Baltimore Orioles for the rest of my career to become a leader and help bring glory to Baltimore Orioles fans.\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cI\u2019m Not Ever Leaving the Baltimore Orioles\u201d: Gunnar Henderson Declares His Loyalty Amid Departure Rumors<\/strong><\/h1>\n

BALTIMORE \u2014<\/strong> In an era of shifting allegiances, free agency frenzy, and blockbuster trades, it\u2019s becoming increasingly rare for athletes\u2014especially young stars\u2014to pledge their long-term loyalty to a single franchise. But Gunnar Henderson, the Baltimore Orioles\u2019 cornerstone shortstop and one of the brightest talents in Major League Baseball, bucked that trend in dramatic fashion this week.<\/p>\n

Amid swirling rumors that he was being eyed by the Arizona Diamondbacks<\/strong> in a potential blockbuster trade, Henderson put the speculation to rest in the most definitive way possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles,\u201d<\/strong> Henderson told ESPN<\/em> in an exclusive interview. \u201cI want to stay with the Baltimore Orioles for the rest of my career to become a leader and help bring glory to Orioles fans.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

With those 27 words, Henderson not only silenced the trade chatter\u2014he etched himself into the hearts of Orioles fans for a lifetime.<\/p>\n

The Heartbeat of the Orioles<\/strong><\/h2>\n

At just 23 years old, Gunnar Henderson<\/strong> has already become the face of a franchise on the rise. Drafted in the second round in 2019 out of Selma, Alabama, Henderson rapidly rose through the minor league system and made his Major League debut in 2022. Since then, he\u2019s done nothing but impress.<\/p>\n

In 2024, Henderson was an All-Star, Gold Glove finalist, and MVP candidate, hitting .294 with 31 home runs, 96 RBIs, and dazzling defense at shortstop. More importantly, he became the emotional leader of a young, exciting Orioles team that won 93 games and returned to the playoffs.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s our guy,\u201d catcher Adley Rutschman<\/strong> said. \u201cEvery team needs that rock\u2014someone who shows up, competes, leads, and does everything the right way. Gunnar is that guy for us.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Rumors Spark Fan Anxiety<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Earlier this week, national media outlets stirred up a frenzy when reports emerged that the Arizona Diamondbacks were preparing a massive trade offer for Henderson. The proposal, rumored to involve multiple top prospects and major league-ready talent, was said to have at least made its way to the Orioles\u2019 front office.<\/p>\n

Though no official talks were confirmed by Baltimore, the possibility of dealing Henderson\u2014especially after the departure of manager Brandon Hyde and recent changes in the coaching staff\u2014created a wave of anxiety among Orioles faithful.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I heard about the rumors, I nearly cried,\u201d said 16-year-old fan Natalie Ramos<\/em>, wearing a Henderson jersey at Camden Yards. \u201cHe\u2019s the reason I started watching every game again. He makes you believe.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Henderson Responds: \u201cThis Is My City\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Rather than allow the story to fester, Henderson took matters into his own hands. In an unplanned moment during a media availability with ESPN, he addressed the rumors with sincerity, clarity, and passion.<\/p>\n

\u201cBaltimore is where I started my big-league career. This is where I\u2019ve grown up. I love the fans, I love the team, and I love this city. This is my home. I\u2019m not ever leaving.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

His voice cracked slightly as he spoke, his gaze unwavering.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to stay here for the rest of my career, become a leader, and help bring glory to Orioles fans.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It wasn\u2019t just a rebuttal\u2014it was a vow.<\/p>\n

Orioles Front Office Reacts Swiftly<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Almost immediately after Henderson\u2019s remarks, Orioles Executive VP and newly-installed CEO David Rubenstein<\/strong> issued a public statement echoing the young star\u2019s commitment.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet me be perfectly clear: Gunnar Henderson is not available. He is the cornerstone of this franchise and a vital part of our future. We are building around him, not away from him.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Privately, Orioles sources confirmed that while the Diamondbacks had indeed expressed \u201cinterest,\u201d the front office never seriously entertained moving their franchise player.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a non-starter,\u201d one team executive said. \u201cThere are only a handful of players in baseball you just don\u2019t trade. Gunnar is one of them.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A Player Wise Beyond His Years<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What makes Henderson\u2019s declaration even more striking is his age. At 23, most players are still adjusting to the rigors of MLB life. But Henderson has already shown the poise and perspective of a veteran.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s got that old-school soul,\u201d said Orioles broadcaster and Hall of Famer Jim Palmer. \u201cHe reminds me of Cal [Ripken Jr.] in the way he approaches the game\u2014no nonsense, all business, and deeply committed to the Orioles brand.\u201d<\/p>\n

Palmer added: \u201cHe\u2019s not chasing the spotlight. He just wants to win\u2014here<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Henderson\u2019s Rise: From Selma to Superstar<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To understand Gunnar Henderson\u2019s loyalty, one must understand his roots.<\/p>\n

Born and raised in Selma, Alabama<\/strong>, Henderson grew up in a tight-knit family and played multiple sports before focusing full-time on baseball. His older brother, Jackson, was his first hitting coach. His parents, Allen and Kerry, instilled in him the values of hard work, humility, and dedication.<\/p>\n

Drafted by the Orioles in 2019, Gunnar rose through the ranks quickly, overcoming the 2020 minor league shutdown with relentless self-training. By the time he debuted in 2022, Orioles scouts already knew he was something special.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis makeup is elite,\u201d said former director of player development Matt Blood. \u201cHe\u2019s not just talented\u2014he\u2019s driven, unselfish, and totally committed to getting better every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Becoming a Leader in the Post-Ripken Era<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Baltimore has long searched for the next true face of the franchise since Cal Ripken Jr.<\/strong> retired in 2001. While players like Adam Jones and Manny Machado had their moments, few embodied the totality of the \u201cOriole Way\u201d quite like Ripken\u2014until now.<\/p>\n

Gunnar Henderson may be the successor fans have waited for.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe leads by example, by presence, and by purpose,\u201d said Orioles hitting coach Ryan Fuller. \u201cHe\u2019s the first to arrive, last to leave, and never blames anyone else when things go wrong.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Orioles, now managed by Ripken himself<\/strong>, are entering a new era with a familiar tone: discipline, leadership, and loyalty. Henderson\u2019s commitment only strengthens that narrative.<\/p>\n

What This Means for the Franchise<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Gunnar Henderson\u2019s public loyalty statement could have ripple effects throughout the Orioles organization.<\/p>\n

1. Free Agency Leverage<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Baltimore is reportedly pursuing top-tier pitching in free agency. Knowing that their core star is committed long-term may entice veterans to join a stable, competitive environment.<\/p>\n

2. Internal Morale<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Young players like Jackson Holliday, Colton Cowser, and Coby Mayo are watching Henderson closely. His devotion sets a tone for the entire clubhouse.<\/p>\n

3. Fan Trust<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Orioles fans have been burned before\u2014especially after the Machado saga. Henderson’s stance provides a level of emotional security that can\u2019t be overstated.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s our Derek Jeter,\u201d said longtime season ticket holder Michael Campanelli. \u201cHe\u2019s saying, \u2018I\u2019m all in. Trust me.\u2019 And we do.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A Contract Extension on the Horizon?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Henderson is currently under team control through the 2029 season, but his statement has reignited calls for the Orioles to extend him sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n

Rubenstein did not rule out the possibility.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want Gunnar here forever. And we\u2019ll do everything we can to ensure that happens.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

According to insiders, preliminary extension talks could begin before Spring Training. A long-term deal could mirror recent mega-deals handed out to stars like Julio Rodr\u00edguez, Fernando Tat\u00eds Jr., or Bobby Witt Jr.<\/p>\n

Quotes from Around the League<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Adley Rutschman:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s huge. He\u2019s the type of teammate you dream of. Having him stay here for good would mean everything.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cal Ripken Jr.:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cYou want guys who want to be part of something bigger than themselves. Gunnar gets that. He\u2019s a franchise player in every way.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

MLB Network\u2019s Harold Reynolds:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been waiting for a player like this in Baltimore since Cal. Gunnar\u2019s got the game, the voice, and the values.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Iron Will of Gunnar Henderson<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In a time when athletes often follow the money or chase rings in bigger markets, Gunnar Henderson has chosen something different\u2014legacy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s chosen to stay in Baltimore, to grow with the franchise that drafted him, to be a leader rather than a leaver, and to write his story in orange and black ink.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a decision that resonates far beyond box scores. It tells every young Orioles fan that loyalty isn\u2019t dead. That some players still believe in finishing what they started. That the future can still have roots.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is where I want to be,\u201d Henderson repeated at the end of his ESPN interview. \u201cAnd I\u2019ll do whatever it takes to bring a championship back to Camden Yards.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Baltimore believes him.<\/p>\n

And more importantly\u2014they believe in<\/em> him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u201cI\u2019m Not Ever Leaving the Baltimore Orioles\u201d: Gunnar Henderson Declares His Loyalty Amid Departure Rumors BALTIMORE \u2014 In an era of shifting allegiances, free agency frenzy, and blockbuster trades, it\u2019s … <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":19918,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[78,79,80,81],"class_list":["post-19917","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-football","tag-baltimore-orioles","tag-baltimore-orioles-baseball","tag-baltimore-orioles-baseball-news","tag-baltimore-orioles-news"],"yoast_head":"\nAccording to the Baltimore Orioles\u2019 shortstop\u2019s reply to the ESPN sports news after his departure to the Arizona Diamondbacks was rumored, I\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. Gunnar Henderson, the franchise shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles, made it known to ESPN and fans this morning, \u201cI\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. I want to stay with the Baltimore Orioles for the rest of my career to become a leader and help bring glory to Baltimore Orioles fans.\u201d<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In an era of shifting allegiances, free agency frenzy, and blockbuster trades, it\u2019s becoming increasingly rare for athletes\u2014especially...\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=19917\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"According to the Baltimore Orioles\u2019 shortstop\u2019s reply to the ESPN sports news after his departure to the Arizona Diamondbacks was rumored, I\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. Gunnar Henderson, the franchise shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles, made it known to ESPN and fans this morning, \u201cI\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. I want to stay with the Baltimore Orioles for the rest of my career to become a leader and help bring glory to Baltimore Orioles fans.\u201d\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"In an era of shifting allegiances, free agency frenzy, and blockbuster trades, it\u2019s becoming increasingly rare for athletes\u2014especially...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=19917\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Asport\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-05-27T15:22:58+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499867031_686630570894951_1406225295114478701_n.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"640\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"426\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Admin1\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Admin1\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/?p=19917#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/?p=19917\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Admin1\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/a63da2e56319023144668e6717055c09\"},\"headline\":\"According to the Baltimore Orioles\u2019 shortstop\u2019s reply to the ESPN sports news after his departure to the Arizona Diamondbacks was rumored, I\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. Gunnar Henderson, the franchise shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles, made it known to ESPN and fans this morning, \u201cI\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. I want to stay with the Baltimore Orioles for the rest of my career to become a leader and help bring glory to Baltimore Orioles fans.\u201d\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-05-27T15:22:58+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/?p=19917\"},\"wordCount\":1506,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/?p=19917#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/499867031_686630570894951_1406225295114478701_n.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Baltimore Orioles\",\"Baltimore Orioles Baseball\",\"Baltimore Orioles Baseball News\",\"Baltimore Orioles News\"],\"articleSection\":[\"FOOTBALL\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/?p=19917#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/?p=19917\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/?p=19917\",\"name\":\"According to the Baltimore Orioles\u2019 shortstop\u2019s reply to the ESPN sports news after his departure to the Arizona Diamondbacks was rumored, I\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. Gunnar Henderson, the franchise shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles, made it known to ESPN and fans this morning, \u201cI\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. I want to stay with the Baltimore Orioles for the rest of my career to become a leader and help bring glory to Baltimore Orioles fans.\u201d\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/?p=19917#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/?p=19917#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/499867031_686630570894951_1406225295114478701_n.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-05-27T15:22:58+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/a63da2e56319023144668e6717055c09\"},\"description\":\"In an era of shifting allegiances, free agency frenzy, and blockbuster trades, it\u2019s becoming increasingly rare for athletes\u2014especially...\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/?p=19917#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/?p=19917\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/?p=19917#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/499867031_686630570894951_1406225295114478701_n.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/499867031_686630570894951_1406225295114478701_n.jpg\",\"width\":640,\"height\":426},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/?p=19917#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"According to the Baltimore Orioles\u2019 shortstop\u2019s reply to the ESPN sports news after his departure to the Arizona Diamondbacks was rumored, I\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. Gunnar Henderson, the franchise shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles, made it known to ESPN and fans this morning, \u201cI\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. I want to stay with the Baltimore Orioles for the rest of my career to become a leader and help bring glory to Baltimore Orioles fans.\u201d\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/\",\"name\":\"Asport\",\"description\":\"Always for Sport\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/a63da2e56319023144668e6717055c09\",\"name\":\"Admin1\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/d3f1a3acc2b5542dbfb9acb9f1c3f1ed07e528b7aa9bb345a0ba2eaa8c84ffb0?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/d3f1a3acc2b5542dbfb9acb9f1c3f1ed07e528b7aa9bb345a0ba2eaa8c84ffb0?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/d3f1a3acc2b5542dbfb9acb9f1c3f1ed07e528b7aa9bb345a0ba2eaa8c84ffb0?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Admin1\"},\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/asport.com.ng\\\/?author=6\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"According to the Baltimore Orioles\u2019 shortstop\u2019s reply to the ESPN sports news after his departure to the Arizona Diamondbacks was rumored, I\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. Gunnar Henderson, the franchise shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles, made it known to ESPN and fans this morning, \u201cI\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. I want to stay with the Baltimore Orioles for the rest of my career to become a leader and help bring glory to Baltimore Orioles fans.\u201d","description":"In an era of shifting allegiances, free agency frenzy, and blockbuster trades, it\u2019s becoming increasingly rare for athletes\u2014especially...","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=19917","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"According to the Baltimore Orioles\u2019 shortstop\u2019s reply to the ESPN sports news after his departure to the Arizona Diamondbacks was rumored, I\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. Gunnar Henderson, the franchise shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles, made it known to ESPN and fans this morning, \u201cI\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. I want to stay with the Baltimore Orioles for the rest of my career to become a leader and help bring glory to Baltimore Orioles fans.\u201d","og_description":"In an era of shifting allegiances, free agency frenzy, and blockbuster trades, it\u2019s becoming increasingly rare for athletes\u2014especially...","og_url":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=19917","og_site_name":"Asport","article_published_time":"2025-05-27T15:22:58+00:00","og_image":[{"width":640,"height":426,"url":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499867031_686630570894951_1406225295114478701_n.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Admin1","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Admin1","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=19917#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=19917"},"author":{"name":"Admin1","@id":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/#\/schema\/person\/a63da2e56319023144668e6717055c09"},"headline":"According to the Baltimore Orioles\u2019 shortstop\u2019s reply to the ESPN sports news after his departure to the Arizona Diamondbacks was rumored, I\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. Gunnar Henderson, the franchise shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles, made it known to ESPN and fans this morning, \u201cI\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. I want to stay with the Baltimore Orioles for the rest of my career to become a leader and help bring glory to Baltimore Orioles fans.\u201d","datePublished":"2025-05-27T15:22:58+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=19917"},"wordCount":1506,"commentCount":0,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=19917#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499867031_686630570894951_1406225295114478701_n.jpg","keywords":["Baltimore Orioles","Baltimore Orioles Baseball","Baltimore Orioles Baseball News","Baltimore Orioles News"],"articleSection":["FOOTBALL"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=19917#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=19917","url":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=19917","name":"According to the Baltimore Orioles\u2019 shortstop\u2019s reply to the ESPN sports news after his departure to the Arizona Diamondbacks was rumored, I\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. Gunnar Henderson, the franchise shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles, made it known to ESPN and fans this morning, \u201cI\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. I want to stay with the Baltimore Orioles for the rest of my career to become a leader and help bring glory to Baltimore Orioles fans.\u201d","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=19917#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=19917#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499867031_686630570894951_1406225295114478701_n.jpg","datePublished":"2025-05-27T15:22:58+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/#\/schema\/person\/a63da2e56319023144668e6717055c09"},"description":"In an era of shifting allegiances, free agency frenzy, and blockbuster trades, it\u2019s becoming increasingly rare for athletes\u2014especially...","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=19917#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=19917"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=19917#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499867031_686630570894951_1406225295114478701_n.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499867031_686630570894951_1406225295114478701_n.jpg","width":640,"height":426},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=19917#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"According to the Baltimore Orioles\u2019 shortstop\u2019s reply to the ESPN sports news after his departure to the Arizona Diamondbacks was rumored, I\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. Gunnar Henderson, the franchise shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles, made it known to ESPN and fans this morning, \u201cI\u2019m not ever leaving the Baltimore Orioles. I want to stay with the Baltimore Orioles for the rest of my career to become a leader and help bring glory to Baltimore Orioles fans.\u201d"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/#website","url":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/","name":"Asport","description":"Always for Sport","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/#\/schema\/person\/a63da2e56319023144668e6717055c09","name":"Admin1","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d3f1a3acc2b5542dbfb9acb9f1c3f1ed07e528b7aa9bb345a0ba2eaa8c84ffb0?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d3f1a3acc2b5542dbfb9acb9f1c3f1ed07e528b7aa9bb345a0ba2eaa8c84ffb0?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d3f1a3acc2b5542dbfb9acb9f1c3f1ed07e528b7aa9bb345a0ba2eaa8c84ffb0?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Admin1"},"url":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?author=6"}]}},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/499867031_686630570894951_1406225295114478701_n.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19917","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=19917"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19917\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19921,"href":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19917\/revisions\/19921"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/19918"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=19917"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=19917"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=19917"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}