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Orioles mascot among organization’s mass layoff ‘bloodbath’

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Arnold, C. (2026, October 7). Orioles mascot among organization’s mass layoff ‘bloodbath’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/06/sports/orioles-mascot-among-organizations-mass-layoffs/

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The Baltimore Orioles recently laid off more than two dozen employees across various departments including ticket sales and graphic design, affecting even their mascot characters like The Oriole Bird and Mr. Splash. Despite these cuts, the team plans to continue operating its fan engagement areas such as the Bird Bath section where Mr. Splash sprayed fans with water upon certain in-game events. Orioles President of Business Operations Catie Griggs acknowledged the layoffs in an internal memo, emphasizing that the changes were not about reducing staff numbers but rather reshaping roles and reporting structures within the organization.

Written by AI on 2026-10-07, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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More than two dozen employees, including those who played Oriole Bird and Mr. Splash, were let go by the Baltimore Orioles as part of a round of layoffs in May 2023. The cuts affected various departments such as ticket sales, graphic design, and photography. Despite the reductions, the team stated they would continue recruiting for critical roles and added that the Bird Bath section in left field will remain operational without Mr. Splash. Orioles President of Business Operations Catie Griggs noted in an internal memo that the layoffs were not about reducing headcount overall but rather reallocating resources. The extent of the layoff was described as a "bloodbath" by some sources, highlighting the severity of the cuts within the organization.

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Not even the Orioles mascot escaped the layoffs that have swept through the MLB organization. asserted

that → escape → organization

More than two dozen employees were let go by the Orioles in layoffs that touched everything from ticket sales to graphic design and included the individuals who played The Oriole Bird and Mr. Splash, The Athletic reported Tuesday. asserted

Athletic → let → Bird

The team is planning to continue to operate its Bird Bath section in left field despite the news on Tuesday impacting Mr. Splash, whom the Orioles debuted in May 2023. uncertain

Orioles → plan → May

He was in charge of spraying fans with water in the special section when the team connected on extra-base hits. asserted

team → spray → hits

Multiple outlets reported on the layoffs on Tuesday, and a spokesperson told The Athletic that the cuts had impacted the Orioles’ business department. asserted

cuts → report → department

The Orioles spokesperson also said the team does not comment on employee matters. asserted

team → say → matters

The Baltimore Banner reported that the number of employees who were let go was at least in the teens, and one source described it as a “bloodbath.” asserted

source → report → bloodbath

President of business operations Catie Griggs wrote in an internal memo that the cuts were “not about reducing headcount” and that the ballclub would “continue to recruit for critical roles and will add talent in areas where we have clear needs.” asserted

we → write → needs

“Today we made difficult changes to our business, reshaping some roles and reporting lines and saying goodbye to colleagues,” Griggs wrote in the memo, obtained by multiple outlets. asserted

Griggs → make → outlets

“Some of the people leaving have been here for more than a decade, others for a much shorter time, and every one of them was part of our team. asserted

one → leave → team

“For those of you who have been here a long time, today may also feel like losing part of what this place has been. uncertain

place → feel → part

That history matters, and it remains part of who we are. asserted

we → matter → ?

We’re grateful for what each of them gave this organization.” asserted

each → ’re → organization

While the MLB playoffs roll on, the league is possibly headed for a lockout in December once the current collective bargaining agreement expires. uncertain

agreement → roll → December

It’s unknown if the layoffs were made with the potential lockout in mind. asserted

layoffs → ’ → mind

Orioles mascot among organization’s mass layoff ‘bloodbath’

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