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AL RBI leader Alonso now 1st in HRs after blasting 2, including 471-footer

10:41 PM EDT

NEW YORK -- Only two players in Orioles history (since 1954) have led the American League in both home runs and RBIs in a season: Frank Robinson, when he won the Triple Crown in ‘66 (49 homers and 122 RBIs), and Chris Davis, when he set the franchise home run

Alonso says 'unacceptable' for O's to miss postseason: 'That's not the standard here'

8:51 PM EDT

NEW YORK -- When the Orioles arrived at Yankee Stadium early Friday afternoon, it was the first time the team had convened since being eliminated from postseason contention. Baltimore’s playoff aspirations ended during Thursday’s off-day, when a White Sox win at Kansas City dropped the O’s postseason odds to 0%.

5 things to define the Orioles' last three games of 2026

9:13 AM EDT

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O's eliminated from playoff contention, but bullish on future

September 24, 2026

BALTIMORE -- Late Wednesday night,Pete Alonsoled his Orioles teammates back onto the field at Camden Yards so they could tip their caps to the Baltimore fans following a doubleheader sweep of the Blue Jays. The regular-season home schedule was complete, but Alonso and the O’s were still hopeful they could

A twin bill with twin umpires! Austin and Tyler Jones make MLB history

September 23, 2026

BALTIMORE -- If you were watching any of the Blue Jays-Orioles doubleheader at Camden Yards on Wednesday and thought the umpires stationed at first and second base looked quite similar -- almost like they could be doppelgangers -- well, there was a reason for that. Austin and Tyler Jones were

Alonso crushes 41st homer, CES delivers to sweep DH, stave off elimination

September 23, 2026

BALTIMORE -- After being named the unanimous winner of the 2026 Most Valuable Oriole Award on Wednesday morning, Pete Alonso took the field at Camden Yards and continued what is shaping up to be an incredible finish to his first year in Baltimore. Alonso belted his 41st home run of

Alonso named unanimous winner of '26 Most Valuable Oriole Award

September 23, 2026

BALTIMORE -- Every season, one Baltimore player receives the Most Valuable Oriole Award, an honor that is voted on by members of the local print and broadcast media who cover the team on a regular basis. And some years, it can be a difficult decision resulting in a close race.

Holliday to undergo surgery on left wrist; Basallo to concussion IL

September 23, 2026

BALTIMORE -- The 2026 season has ended early for two of the Orioles' top young stars. Jackson Holliday is scheduled to undergo surgery on his injured left wrist early next week, while Samuel Basallo was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list prior to Wednesday's split doubleheader vs. the Blue

For Alonso, giving back in Baltimore is just the beginning

September 22, 2026

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Alonso's 40th HR creates 21st night of September to remember for O's

September 21, 2026

BALTIMORE -- The song “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire played from the Camden Yards loudspeakers each time Pete Alonso stepped to the plate on Monday night. “Do you remember, the 21st night of September?”

O's have little room for error as postseason hopes dwindle

September 21, 2026

BALTIMORE -- Plenty went wrong this weekend for the Orioles, who took a 3-0 loss to the Brewers on Sunday at Camden Yards to get swept in a three-game set vs. MLB’s top team. At this point -- with only six games remaining -- Baltimore’s 2026 season is on life

Elias says Albernaz will return in '27, aims to add to O's front office

September 19, 2026

BALTIMORE -- After consecutive postseason appearances in 2023 and '24, the Orioles' 2025 season brought disappointment and a last-place finish in the American League East. Their '26 campaign hasn't exactly gone to plan, either. After Saturday's 1-0 loss to Milwaukee, Baltimore has a 75-80 record and sits four games back

Bautista activated, rejoins O's bullpen; Helsley, O'Neill done for '26

September 19, 2026

BALTIMORE -- As the Orioles' bullpen lost one closer for the rest of the 2026 season, a familiar face has returned to eventually reassume the role. Félix Bautista was reinstated from the injured list prior to Baltimore's game vs. Milwaukee at Camden Yards on Saturday evening, as the 31-year-old right-hander

O's can't complete comeback in extras, remain 3 games out of Wild Card spot

September 19, 2026

BALTIMORE -- When Friday began, the Orioles sat three games out of a postseason spot. When Friday ended, the Orioles still sat three games out of a postseason spot. But at this point in the season, treading water isn’t enough. Baltimore is running out of time to gain ground, and

O's assistant GM Mejdal shifting roles within front office

September 18, 2026

BALTIMORE -- The Orioles' front office is undergoing some change late in the 2026 season. Assistant general manager Sig Mejdal is shifting roles, as the 60-year-old will no longer be overseeing Baltimore's analytics department. Instead, he will oversee the research of emerging technologies and innovative practices across baseball operations. Mejdal,

Basallo saw extra O's gear lying around, and D.R. kids were top of mind

September 18, 2026

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Unfazed De León stacking strong outings for O's in 1st MLB stint

September 17, 2026

NEW YORK -- Luis De León has only been a reliever since Aug. 19. The 23-year-old left-hander has only been a big leaguer since Sept. 1. You certainly can't tell either of those things from watching how he has pitched for the Orioles over the past two-plus weeks.

Alonso caps Queens reunion with another HR to help O's postseason hopes

Baltimore 2 1/2 games behind White Sox in AL Wild Card standings
September 16, 2026

NEW YORK -- Could Pete Alonso's return to Queens have been any more impressive?

Holliday placed on IL with wrist inflammation, to be out at least until Yankees series

September 16, 2026

NEW YORK -- As the Orioles attempt to keep their American League Wild Card hopes alive, they’ll be doing so without a key member of their lineup. Jackson Holliday was placed on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation prior to Wednesday night’s 7-1 win in the series finale

Who wrote this script?! Alonso slugs HR No. 300 at Citi Field

September 16, 2026

NEW YORK -- The moment for Pete Alonso’s 300th career home run couldn’t have been much better. “It was like a movie,” Orioles right-hander Shane Baz said.

Baz exits after taking comebacker off elbow, but hopes to avoid IL

September 16, 2026

NEW YORK -- When Shane Baz was hit by a 105.1 mph liner on his right elbow in the fifth inning on Tuesday night -- leading to his removal from the Orioles’ 7-5, 11-inning win over the Mets at Citi Field -- there was concern. The 27-year-old right-hander was in

Henderson's 8th-inning blast keeps O's October hopes alive

September 14, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Orioles’ postseason odds may have taken a hit over the weekend in Toronto, but they’re not ready to give up on their 2026 season. Gunnar Henderson helped prove that on Monday night.

Showered with cheers all night, Alonso's return to Citi Field with O's 'much appreciated'

September 14, 2026

NEW YORK -- Pete Alonso may have been born and raised in Tampa, but to the 31-year-old first baseman, New York will always feel a bit like home. And so will Citi Field, where the slugger became the Mets’ all-time home run leader during a seven-season run from 2019-25. The

Mayo developing into a key bat in the Orioles' lineup

September 11, 2026

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O's rally past Guards with 8-run inning in tough Wild Card chase

September 9, 2026

BALTIMORE -- Every game is bringing a must-win energy for the Orioles at this stage in the season. But their chances of victory vs. the Guardians felt quite low early Wednesday night. There was no Gunnar Henderson, out of the lineup due to left knee soreness. There was no Blaze