The probability that FanFest would be canceled was first reported by Roch Kubatko on masnsports.com. Clearly, the Orioles, in the midst of an extensive team rebuild after a disastrous 2018 season and focused on finding new ways of running the team and attracting fans, believe they can do better than FanFest. Although no specifics have been offered, a team official said there could be one or more alternative events scheduled during the off-season.