The 2023 Baltimore Orioles had a historic regular season, clinching their first AL East division title since 2014 on September 28 and securing a playoff berth on September 17—their first postseason appearance since 2016. They finished with 100+ wins for the first time since 1980 and set a new American League record by going 84 consecutive series without being swept, surpassing the 1922–24 New York Yankees. However, their playoff run ended in disappointment as they were swept in three games by the eventual World Series champion Texas Rangers in the ALDS. The season was also notable for MLB's new rule changes, including the pitch clock, which reduced average game time from 3:09 to 2:38 in the first four days, and led to more frequent and successful stolen base attempts. Individually, catcher Adley Rutschman was runner-up for AL Rookie of the Year, third baseman Ramón Urías won a Gold Glove, and top prospect Heston Kjerstad was named MVP of the Arizona Fall League.