The Baltimore Orioles (abbreviated as BAL) are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., competing in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. This unofficial Baltimore Orioles flag consists of the team's official logo and a black background derived from the logo.
| Flag Proportion: | 3:5 (standard flag ratio) |
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| Flag Format: | Animated GIF (25-frame loop) |
| Flag Usage: | Fan-made / unofficial digital flag |
The logo features a cartoon-style smiling bird wearing a baseball cap. This distinctive mascot represents the Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula), the state bird of Maryland and the inspiration behind the team's name. The friendly and recognizable design has become one of the most iconic bird-themed logos in professional sports. Its orange and black color scheme reflects the club's long-standing visual identity and is also associated with Baltimore's local heritage. By combining a baseball cap with the image of the oriole, the logo clearly links the bird to the sport while maintaining a playful and memorable appearance. Overall, the emblem symbolizes the Orioles' identity as a Major League Baseball franchise and highlights the team's strong connection to Baltimore, Maryland, and the regional symbol from which it takes its name.
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| Team Name: | Baltimore Orioles |
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| Team Nicknames: | The O's, The Birds, "Why Not? Orioles" (1989), The Buckle Up Birds (2012), The Birdland Power Co. (2016–2017) |
| Team Abbreviation: | BAL |
| Established: | 1894 |
| Location: | Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
| League & Division: | AL East |
| Team Colors: | Black, orange, white, grey |
| World Series titles: | 3 |
| Pennants: | 7 |
| Division titles: | 9 |
| Ballpark: | Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
| Mascot: | Oriole Bird |
