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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.

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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.

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.

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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

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

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.

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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 / BaltimoreBaseball.com / July 14

Looking ahead to a challenging 2nd half for the Orioles

When the Orioles return to play after the All-Star break, they’ll have 65 games remaining, and some momentum. For the first time this season, they have a four-game winning streak, and are five games below .500 at 46-51.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 13

1 trade Orioles must not make at 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Baltimore Orioles have spent recent seasons transforming from perennial rebuilders into one of the most talked-about young cores in baseball, and that transformation makes every deadline decision this front office faces more consequential than the last.

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.

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.

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.

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The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

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The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

The 'Most three-pointers by NBA team' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 13

Orioles minor league recap 7/13: Wehiwa Aloy and Victor Figueroa lead the Frederick offense

This one was canceled due to wet grounds. Box score Although Akron put up three quick runs against Chesapeake starter Ben Vespi, the Baysox quickly tied it up, then raced ahead with a four-run seventh inning.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 13

Orioles news: A winning streak, a broken hand, and the draft

Happy Monday, Camden Chatters! We made it to the All-Star break and the Orioles played well enough over the weekend to give us warm fuzzies heading into four days off.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / July 13

College pitchers dominate Orioles’ 2nd-day draft

The Orioles’ 2026 draft is complete, and though their first pick, high school outfielder Eric Booth Jr., is the most noteworthy, they’ll try to develop contributing players from the draft’s later rounds.

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.

Mike Elias News / Camden Chat / July 12

Orioles Draft analysis: Eric Booth Jr. leads Mike Elias’s youngest class ever

The Orioles rolled through rounds 5-20 on day 2 of the MLB draft as Sunday went along, adding to the four players they took over the first four rounds on Saturday.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 12

Orioles’ Blaze Alexander Suffers Fractured Hand On HBP

The Orioles’ 8-2 win over the Royals today came at a painful cost for Blaze Alexander, as the third baseman left the game due to a non-displaced fracture

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.

Ryan Helsley News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 12

Orioles closer Ryan Helsley avoids elbow surgery, but not long IL stint

The Baltimore Orioles are sitting in last place in the American League East. The Orioles also recently just placed closer Ryan Helsley on the IL with elbow inflammation.

Yaramil Hiraldo News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Orioles Activate Yaramil Hiraldo From 60-Day IL

The Orioles reinstated right-hander Yaramil Hiraldo from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A, the club announced. Hiraldo has been sidelined since early April with shoulder inflammation.

Kyle Bradish News / Field Level Media / July 11

Kyle Bradish flirts with no-hitter as Orioles extend Royals’ skid

Kyle Bradish took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and the Baltimore Orioles extended their winning streak to three games after beating the visiting Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Saturday night.

Ryan Helsley News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Ryan Helsley Expected To Avoid Elbow Surgery

The Orioles have been without closer Ryan Helsley for the past two weeks as he recovers from his second elbow injury of the season. Manager Craig Albernaz shed light on Helsley’s diagnosis before Saturday’s matchup against the Royals.

Baltimore Orioles News / 5 GOATs / July 11

Baltimore Orioles select Vanderbilt OF commit Eric Booth Jr. in 2026 MLB Draft

The Baltimore Orioles selected Vanderbilt outfielder commit Eric Booth Jr. in the 2026 MLB Draft. He is the son of Eric Booth, who the Toronto Blue Jays selected in the 34th round of the 1993 MLB Draft.

Baltimore Orioles News / The Lead / July 6

Which Players Should the Orioles Target at the MLB Trade Deadline?

The All-Star break is creeping up, and America just celebrated its 250th birthday. While most people are embracing the heat and warm months, the Orioles have not.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 4

Reds ace Hunter Greene struggles in 2026 debut

The Cincinnati Reds' best pitcher, Hunter Greene, made his regular season debut Saturday. It just did not go as he or the Reds may have hoped.

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Pete Alonso Has Been Worth Every Penny on the Orioles

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Baltimore Orioles News / EasySportz / July 2

Should The Baltimore Orioles Be Buyers or Sellers at The MLB Trade Deadline?

BALTIMORE — With the MLB Trade Deadline approaching, the Baltimore Orioles once again find themselves at a crossroads. A season that began with postseason expectations has been marked by inconsistency, injuries, and missed opportunities.