'Chaotic': O's largest comeback in 17 years stuns Tigers as Deadline looms
DETROIT -- The Orioles were trailing by seven runs heading into the seventh inning, and Tigers ace Tarik Skubal was working on a scoreless gem on Wednesday afternoon. Doesn’t seem like the best recipe for a come-from-behind victory, right? Well, you may not believe what happened from there.
O's remain confident in Kremer after yielding career-high 8 ER vs. Tigers
DETROIT -- The Orioles’ rotation has perhaps been the club’s biggest strength during its strong July, having entered Tuesday with a 3.32 ERA for the month that ranked second in MLB. Kyle Bradish and Trevor Rogers have been pitching like the co-aces they were expected to be, Brandon Young has
What's next for Bassitt after successful first rehab start?
DETROIT -- While Ryan Mountcastle did not begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday night as originally scheduled, another Orioles player on the injured list did. Chris Bassitt made his first rehab start for the Tides at Harbor Park, tossing 3 1/3 innings of one-run ball against Worcester.
Mountcastle (foot) not feeling 100%, does not begin rehab assignment
DETROIT -- Ryan Mountcastle did not begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday as originally scheduled. Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said Mountcastle -- who sustained a left foot fracture on April 11 -- was not feeling 100 percent, so the team decided the 29-year-old first baseman would not play for Triple-A
Which top Orioles prospects are making a jump in the system?
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O's continue to build Deadline case with big win in Detroit
DETROIT -- With exactly one week to go until the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline, the Orioles couldn’t have started their critical week much better than they did Monday night. Baltimore belted three home runs to fuel a strong offensive showing in its series-opening 8-5 win over Detroit at Comerica Park.
Aw, nuts! Uncatchable squirrel causes chaos at Comerica Park
Fans at Comerica Park on Monday night came for a baseball game, but they stayed for a wild squirrel chase that was, in a word, simply nutty. Just ask Orioles outfielder Leody Taveras, who got to see the creature more up close and personal than anyone. It's not exactly uncommon
O's veterans Bassitt, Mountcastle take big step toward return
DETROIT -- Two significant members of the Orioles’ roster are scheduled to begin rehab assignments on Tuesday night. Right-hander Chris Bassitt (low back discomfort) will start for Triple-A Norfolk against Worcester, while first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (left foot fracture) will be in the lineup for the Tides. First pitch for
O's make change to fill-in catching duo as Pozo recalled, Huff DFA'd
DETROIT -- The Orioles decided it was time to change up half of their catching duo on Monday after getting little offensive production from the position over the past week-plus. Baltimore recalled Yohel Pozo from Double-A Chesapeake prior to its series opener vs. Detroit at Comerica Park. Sam Huff was
Assessing Baltimore's catching options with Rutschman, Basallo sidelined
BALTIMORE -- Only eight days ago, the Orioles had perhaps the best offensive catching duo in MLB with Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo. Now, with both backstops on the injured list, Baltimore’s production from the position has gone down considerably. Their absences were felt quite a bit during Sunday’s 3-2,
Beavers' 'slow heartbeat' fuels 3rd walk-off hit of his career
BALTIMORE -- Dylan Beavers doesn’t care how the Orioles win games, as long as they do. His teammates would surely echo the same sentiment -- especially this time of year, with the Deadline looming and Baltimore trying to convince its front office to buy. Still, Saturday had to feel pretty
The best baseball players born on July 26
Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for July 26.
'26 1st-round pick Booth always hoped to be drafted by Orioles
BALTIMORE -- During the leadup to the 2026 MLB Draft, various mocks had Eric Booth Jr. as a potential top-five pick. Some predicted the 18-year-old outfielder from Bassfield, Miss., would go near the start of the event on July 11, while others thought he could fall a bit lower. Booth
Amid critical Trade Deadline stretch, Rogers hopes to stay and 'help the boys win'
BALTIMORE -- Two years ago, Trevor Rogers was dealt on Trade Deadline Day, moving from the Marlins to Orioles on July 30, 2024. He’s hoping to not experience that feeling again between now and Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET, which is the Deadline for ‘26. “Hopefully, when the Deadline
O's owner Rubenstein expresses long-term faith in Elias: 'Absolutely'
BALTIMORE -- The Orioles held a press conference to celebrate right-hander Kyle Bradish's five-year, $90 million extension on Friday afternoon at Camden Yards, where Bradish was joined on the dais by president of baseball operations Mike Elias and control owner David Rubenstein. Many of the questions asked pertained to Bradish’s
Gunnar is heating up, and it couldn't come at a better time for O's
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Buoyed by extension with O's, Bradish throws gem to halt Sox's 15-game streak
BOSTON -- There was a lot on Kyle Bradish's mind this week as he prepared for his next start -- first pushed back from Sunday to Tuesday, then delayed until Wednesday night due to rainy conditions in Boston. Only four days ago, Bradish signed a five-year, $90 million extension with
Basallo heads to IL with right shoulder inflammation; Rodríguez recalled from Norfolk
BOSTON -- The Orioles were already without Adley Rutschman, who went on the 10-day injured list due to left wrist inflammation on Monday. Now, Baltimore is without the other half of its standout catching duo as well.
Kyle Bradish's extension a hopeful sign for Orioles
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Orioles' win streak snapped in intense playoff-like battle with red-hot Red Sox
BOSTON -- The Orioles entered Monday night as the second-hottest team in baseball. Unfortunately for them, they happened to run into MLB’s clear-cut hottest team. The series opener between Baltimore and Boston at Fenway Park lived up to the lofty expectations, providing a nail-biting back-and-forth clash in front of a
Orioles lose Rutschman (wrist inflammation) to IL for 3rd time this season
BOSTON -- Adley Rutschman has hit the injured list for the third time this season -- and right as the Orioles were preparing for one of their biggest series of the year thus far. The 28-year-old catcher was placed on the 10-day IL due to left wrist inflammation ahead of
Red Sox, Orioles carry combined 20-game win streak into Fenway showdown
BOSTON -- The two hottest teams in MLB will square off for three games at Fenway Park starting Monday night. For much of the season, neither the Red Sox nor the Orioles appeared to be legitimate postseason contenders in the American League. But quite a bit has changed of late,
Bradish inks 5-year contract extension, becomes highest-paid pitcher in O's history
BALTIMORE -- For the third time in less than a year, the Orioles have agreed to a long-term contract extension with a core player on their roster. On Saturday, Baltimore announced it signed right-hander Kyle Bradish to a five-year extension that covers the 2027-31 seasons. The deal is worth $90
O’s recall Encarnacion-Strand as Alexander (hand) hits IL
BALTIMORE -- Since getting traded from the Reds to the Orioles on April 13, Christian Encarnacion-Strand has shown his immense power potential in the Minors. The former Cincinnati prospect has slugged 17 home runs in 61 games for Triple-A Norfolk. Now, the 26-year-old corner infielder is getting his first big
Blaze fractures left hand on HBP, giving O's significant 'gut punch'
BALTIMORE -- The Orioles' first four-game winning streak of the season didn't come without a significant "gut punch," as manager Craig Albernaz put it. Blaze Alexander sustained a non-displaced fracture in his left hand during the seventh inning of Baltimore's 8-2 win over Kansas City at Camden Yards on Sunday