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Keegan Akin Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

The Orioles announced that left-hander Keegan Akin has undergone Tommy John surgery. He will miss the remainder of this year and possibly all of 2027 as well.

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Orioles Must Consider DFA For Former Slugger During All-Star Break

It’s beyond time for Tyler O’Neill to move on. The relatively immobile and oft-injured outfielder is always on barrowed time. The Orioles already have

Adley Rutschman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman makes painful confession about trade rumors

Baltimore Orioles all-star catcher Adley Rutschman has spent his entire career with the franchise since being the first overall selection of the 2019 MLB Draft.

Jordan Walker News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB All-Star Game managers' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

The 'No.1-overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 15

One Key Change the Orioles Must Make Immediately After the Break

There are no easy solutions to the Orioles rot. They haven’t been able to hit consistently enough or excel in key situations or field remotely well enough or run the bases with any acumen for over two years.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 15

Over/unders for the Orioles’ second half

I started tossing out over/unders for the second half back when the Orioles were in the beginning stages of a rebuild. At the time, it felt like a fun exercise for the fans that remained engaged through all the losing.

Adley Rutschman News / Camden Chat / July 15

Orioles news: Rutschman helps AL to shutout win

Good morning Birdland, From an Orioles fan perspective, this All-Star Game reminded me of my childhood fandom. You see, during my formative years, the Orioles really stunk.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 15

The Orioles' Team Leader At Each Position During Their Endless Rebuild Reveals Its Deep Flaws

There are innumerable ways to assess and quantify a rebuild now seven-and-a-half seasons deep. In the case of the Baltimore Orioles and Mike Elias, when

Mike Elias News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / July 15

Peter Schmuck: Two words of advice for Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias

I’m probably fooling myself to think that Mike Elias could give a hoot about my opinion or, for that matter, even knows that I still show up at the ballpark once in a while to see if the lights are still on.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / July 15

My Stuff: Strat-O-Matic, and an early fondness for the Orioles

A new Bird Tapes content stream explores what else is in my office closet besides recordings of old interviews. First up: the iconic tabletop baseball simulation game that loomed large in my youth.

Adley Rutschman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Adley Rutschman doesn’t shut door on Orioles contract extension talks

Although Adley Rutschman is not due to become a free agent until after the 2027 season, his contract situation is something the Baltimore Orioles are likely to address well before then.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 14

The Orioles Rotation Has Been Their Biggest Surprise. So It's Time To Sell High On 2 Starters

The Orioles starting pitching has been the strength of the ballclub, in so much as a team that is flirting with last place in a bad year in the American League has them.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 14

What do you think the Orioles should do at third base now?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Orioles fans and fans across the country.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

Taylor Ward News / Camden Chat / July 14

Should the Orioles trade Taylor Ward?

As the Orioles head into the second half of the season and toward the August 3rd trade deadline, they have decisions to make on two prime trade candidates.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 14

This week in the Orioles minors: Irish, Dzierwa appear in Futures Game

This week marks the All-Star break for more than just the major league teams. The minor league affiliates are off for the next few days as well, never mind that the leagues themselves don’t put on All-Star Games any more, like they used to.

Blaze Alexander News / Larry Brown Sports / July 13

Orioles’ Blaze Alexander calls out Royals for injuring him

Baltimore Orioles infielder Blaze Alexander had a sharp response to the Kansas City Royals over the circumstances that led to him breaking his hand in Sunday’s game.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Orioles Acquire Bullpen Arm in Trade With Pirates

The Baltimore Orioles have kicked off the All-Star break with a trade. On Monday, the Orioles announced that they acquired right-handed reliever Cam Sanders from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations.

Mike Elias News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 13

The Orioles Have Wasted Another First Half Under Mike Elias. Happens Almost Every Year

There are many aspects of Orioles baseball under Mike Elias’s reign that have been problematic. Let’s face it - running a nine-year rebuild without a single playoff win takes some doing.

Blaze Alexander News / Field Level Media / July 12

$Orioles' Blaze Alexander fractures hand when hit by pitch vs. Royals$

Orioles' Blaze Alexander fractures hand when hit by pitch vs. Royals

Baltimore utility player Blaze Alexander sustained a non-displaced fracture in his left hand when he was hit by a pitch against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said.

Leody Taveras News / Field Level Media / July 12

Leody Taveras, Orioles complete sweep of skidding Royals

Leody Taveras homered and later drove in the tiebreaking run as the Baltimore Orioles completed a three-game sweep of the visiting Kansas City Royals, heading into the All-Star break on a season-best four-game winning streak thanks to an 8-2 victory Sunday afternoon.