Elias says Albernaz will return in '27, aims to add to O's front office
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
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
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
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
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Unfazed De León stacking strong outings for O's in 1st MLB stint
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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O's rally past Guards with 8-run inning in tough Wild Card chase
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
Gunnar (knee) out of O's lineup; Blaze (back discomfort) to 10-day IL
BALTIMORE -- The Orioles are playing Wednesday night's series finale vs. the Guardians at Camden Yards without two of their top players. Gunnar Henderson was out of Baltimore's lineup a night after fouling a ball off his left knee. The 25-year-old sustained the injury during the eighth inning of a
Gunnar, Blaze day to day with injuries as banged-up O's drop crucial game to Guards
BALTIMORE -- First, Blaze Alexander felt a spasm in his back, which tightened up on him and caused his removal from Tuesday night’s game at Camden Yards in the ninth inning. Before Alexander’s departure, Gunnar Henderson exited after fouling a ball off his left knee in the eighth and having
Is this the best rotation in the Minor Leagues?
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Mayo's 2-HR outburst helps O's gain ground on Guardians
BALTIMORE -- The Orioles aren’t going to let their postseason hopes die, despite the slim odds. It hadn’t been looking great of late for Baltimore, which entered Monday on a six-game losing streak and with only a 2.8% chance of reaching the playoffs, according to FanGraphs. However, the O’s were
Celebratory Sept. 6 sullied by O's season-high 6-game losing streak
BALTIMORE -- Sept. 6 has been the date for some of the most memorable moments in Camden Yards history -- from Cal Ripken Jr.’s record-breaking 2,131st consecutive game played in 1995, to Eddie Murray’s 500th career home run in ‘96, to plenty more. In 2012, the Orioles hit six home
O's place OF Robert on IL with left hamstring discomfort
BALTIMORE -- Less than a week into Luis Robert Jr.'s Orioles career, the 29-year-old outfielder has hit the injured list. Baltimore placed Robert on the 10-day IL with left hamstring discomfort prior to Sunday's 3-1 loss in the series finale vs. Boston at Camden Yards. The move was retroactive to
O's chances dropping rapidly after 5th straight loss during playoff race
BALTIMORE -- The Orioles’ odds of reaching the postseason are taking a drastic hit. And as manager Craig Albernaz said Friday night, “We’ve done it to ourselves.” On Saturday night, Baltimore’s losing streak reached a season-high-tying five games with a 5-0 loss to Boston at Camden Yards. It’s the first
Blaze's fire empties benches, but can't spark slumping Orioles
BALTIMORE -- Blaze Alexander may have been looking to create a spark. The 27-year-old was certainly attempting to do just that once the benches and bullpens had emptied at Camden Yards following the conclusion of the eighth inning during the Orioles’ 1-0 loss to the Red Sox on Friday night.
O's catching prospect gets taste of bigs during Denver trip
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The best baseball players born on Sept. 3
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 Sept. 3:
'This one hurts': O's lament missed opportunities late as road trip ends on sour note
DENVER -- Every game matters in the midst of a postseason race. And with how crowded the American League Wild Card picture is this year, a single win or loss could determine whether a team is playing in October or heading into the offseason early. Wednesday afternoon’s game at Coors