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Orioles hit 2 early homers to support Shane Baz in win over Red Sox

Coby Mayo and Pete Alonso homered in back-to-back innings, providing all the offense that the visiting Baltimore Orioles needed to support starter Shane Baz in a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.

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Albernaz comes home to manage against Red Sox; Taveras’ bunting a weapon; Orioles release onetime prospect Maikol Hernández

BOSTON—Craig Albernaz has already had three “homecomings” in his first two-plus months as Orioles manager. In April, he managed at Cleveland, where he spent the previous two seasons on the coaching staff of Guardians manager Stephen Vogt.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 2

Orioles minors weekly recap: Dzierwa strikes out more in AA

This time a year ago, there was essentially no joy to be found in following the Orioles unless you were looking down to the farm. The 2026 Orioles have avoided reaching that point before the calendar turned to June and hopefully they will continue to do so.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 2

Three trends from May that improve the Orioles playoff chances

For the 2026 Orioles, there is a glass half full and a glass half empty way to look at their month of May. The glass half empty crowd would focus on the fact that the O’s went 13-16 in the second month of the season and currently sit four games below .500 at 28-32.

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How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 2

Orioles news: The O’s take their show on the road

Good morning, Camden Chatters. Eleven days ago in this space, I wrote that the Orioles were beginning a season-defining homestand that, if it went well, would help them build some momentum and start to salvage their season — or, if it went poorly, could spell “stick a fork in ’em” time for the 2026 team.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / June 2

Frederick’s RJ Austin’s calling card is versatility

RJ Austin is trying to prove how valuable he can be to the Orioles. Austin, who was chosen in the third round of last year’s draft, has already played five different positions for High-A Frederick — second and third base and each of the three outfield spots.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 1

The Orioles Must Reverse Their Play On the Road. Here's How Starting Tues At Fenway Park

The Orioles have been the biggest homers in baseball, playing a preponderance of their games at home and faring quite well at Camden Yards, but a disaster in all aspects of play on the road.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 31

Blue Jays OF Jesus Sanchez suffers most bizarre injury of MLB season

It is one of the weirdest reasons a player has had to leave a game this season.

Resurgent Kyle Bradish pitches Orioles to series split with Jays

Blue Jays targeting Shane Bieber's return to help boost rotation

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

Colton Cowser News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / May 31

Colton Cowser Swings Hot Bat, Powers Orioles to Victory Over Blue Jays

The Baltimore Orioles have been looking for their young core to respond to adversity and produce. Colton Cowser stepped up to the plate and delivered once again on Sunday.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / May 31

Resurgent Kyle Bradish pitches Orioles to series split with Jays

Kyle Bradish didn't allow an earned run in seven innings and Colton Cowser smashed a three-run home run as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Sunday afternoon to salvage a split of a four-game series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 31

Orioles, Blue Jays set for finale of dramatic series of late comebacks

The Toronto Blue Jays and host Baltimore Orioles have played three one-run games during their series that wraps up Sunday afternoon. No lead has been safe in the late innings, with the winning run in each of the three games coming in the eighth or ninth innings.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Blaze Alexander News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / May 30

Blaze Alexander Was Brutal In April And Masterful In May. Here's What To Expect In June

Blaze Alexander looked like he didn’t belong in an everyday lineup at the end of April. At the end of May, the do-everything utility guy looks like he could make a case for being a leadoff guy (and is Taylor Ward wasn’t walking as much as anyone in baseball, he might be.

Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / May 30

Orioles snap a brutal 368-game streak in the most thrilling way

The Baltimore Orioles perfectly personified the baseball adage “It ain’t over till it’s over” on Saturday. The Orioles were circling down the drain entering the bottom of the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md.

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Samuel Basallo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30

Orioles’ Samuel Basallo seemingly avoids serious injury after scare vs. Blue Jays

A 6-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays could lead to a series split for the Baltimore Orioles. A five-run ninth inning, capped off by first baseman Pete Alonso’s winning run, has given the Orioles a shot at making up for losses in the first two matchups.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 30

Orioles score five runs in ninth to stun Blue Jays

Pete Alonso capped Baltimore's five-run ninth inning with a walk-off single as in the Orioles stunned the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Saturday. The Orioles rallied with four hits, three walks and a hit batter in the ninth to end a two-game skid.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30

Orioles gets 2 crucial pitching injury updates

The Baltimore Orioles received a pair of significant pitching injury updates, with one offering a cautious dose of optimism and the other representing a notable setback for a rotation already stretched thin heading into the summer stretch.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 29

Orioles To Re-Sign Albert Suárez

Right-hander Albert Suarez elected free agency yesterday after the Orioles passed him through waivers unclaimed, but he’s predictably lined up to rejoin the team in short order.

Heston Kjerstad News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28

Orioles Activate, Option Heston Kjerstad

The Orioles announced Thursday that outfielder Heston Kjerstad, who’s been out all season due to a hamstring strain, has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Norfolk.

Cameron Weston News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28

Orioles To Select Cameron Weston

The Orioles are going to select right-hander Cameron Weston, per Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com. Fellow righty Trey Gibson will be optioned to Triple-A Norfolk as the corresponding active roster move.

Rico Garcia News / Just Baseball / May 28

Rico Garcia Has Given the Orioles an Unexpected Weapon

One of the best parts about baseball is seeing a journeyman suddenly get an opportunity and become one of a team’s most valuable players out of nowhere.

Trevor Rogers News / Just Baseball / May 28

Is Something Wrong Under the Hood for Trevor Rogers?

As the MLB calendar prepares to flip to June, the Baltimore Orioles‘ window of getting back into playoff contention is getting slimer. While there are many issues plauging the team right now, the sorest thumb is the starting rotation.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 27

Analyst makes surprising trade-deadline prediction for Padres

As we inch closer to the All-Star break, more trade speculations and rumors continue to arise. MLB analyst Ben Verlander made a bold prediction of the San Diego Padres trading for Baltimore Orioles star catcher Adley Rutschman at the trade deadline.

Shane Baz fires seven sharp innings as Orioles down Rays again

Padres troll Bryce Harper’s brushing habit with a large sign

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Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25

Orioles player hits walk-off home run in second straight day

On Sunday, Colton Cowser hit a walk-off home run to give the Baltimore Orioles a 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers at Oriole Park in Baltimore, Md, in Game 1 of the doubleheader.

Tyler ONeill News / Yardbarker / May 25

Tyler O'Neill's continuous struggles put future with Orioles into question

After signing a three-year, $49.5 million contract in 2024, O'Neill's offensive production has been a significant weakness, prompting questions about his future with the Baltimore Orioles.

Orioles seeking redemption against first-place Rays

Colton Cowser drills walk-off 3-run shot as Orioles beat Tigers

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Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / May 24

Pete Alonso’s attempt at a clever double play failed spectacularly

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso tried to get a bit too clever for his own good during Sunday’s game against the Detroit Tigers. Tigers DH Dillon Dingler hit a weak flare to Alonso with a man on and nobody out in the fourth inning of Sunday’s game at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md.