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Seeking home series win, Orioles ride momentum into rematch vs. Royals

The last two times the Baltimore Orioles opened a home series with a victory, in June, they lost the next two games. They'll try to reverse that trend when they have a rematch with the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.

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Orioles fans have mostly given up on postseason hopes

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Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 11

Orioles minor league recap 7/11: Lo Re leaves Delmarva game after collision

The Tides out-hit the Chiefs in this one by an 8-4 margin and still lost the game. You might be tempted to think that means that Syracuse got clutch hits with RISP and Norfolk didn’t, but you would be wrong: Syracuse was 0-6 with RISP.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 11

Orioles news: O’s get thrilling win; MLB Draft starts today

Good morning, Camden Chatters. Even in a season that isn’t going according to plan, an immutable fact remains: life seems a little bit better after an Orioles win.

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Samuel Basallo News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / July 11

Basallo celebrates clutch 2-run homer in Orioles’ thrilling 5-3 win over Royals

BALTIMORE–What happened? Samuel Basallo waited for several seconds at home plate, hoping his drive to right field would stay fair. It stayed fair, and it put the Orioles in front and the fans in a frenzy.

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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.

Samuel Basallo News / Field Level Media / July 10

Samuel Basallo powers Orioles past Royals with late HR

Samuel Basallo hit a two-run tiebreaking home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the host Baltimore Orioles to a 5-3 victory against the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a three-game series Friday night.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / July 10

Albernaz looking forward to draft; Henderson’s struggles; Orioles-Royals lineups

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz is looking forward to this weekend’s amateur draft. “It’s an exciting time of the year,” Albernaz, who wasn’t drafted, said.

MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 10

The Orioles Could Have Had Skubal In 2024, MLB Insider Explains, For Prospects They Should Trade Now

Let’s go back to mid-July 2024. The Baltimore Orioles held a 57-35 record, exactly two games ahead of the Yankees in the AL East. Things were looking up, with a pitching staff led by Corbin Burnes and a lineup with peak Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 10

MLB Insider Agrees Orioles Must Learn From Mistakes And Market Rutschman And Holliday For Trade

It was obvious to me two years ago that Jackson Holliday had no natural position in Baltimore – he was never going to be a shortstop, anyway, watching him through the minors - given what the Orioles already had with infielders Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 10

Orioles mock draft roundup

This year’s edition of the MLB Draft begins tomorrow at 1pm with the White Sox on the clock. The Orioles, after their disappointing season, ended up with a little bit of bad luck when the draft lottery played out and received the #7 pick in the draft for their trouble.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 10

Are the Orioles the worst baserunning team in baseball?

About a week ago, Sports Illustrated’s Jason La Canfora went looking for evidence to back up a hunch that’s been circulating in Baltimore for three straight seasons now: this team can’t run the bases.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 9

The Orioles Will Not Be Buyers And Will Not Be In The Playoffs: 3 Stats Explain It All

There are any number of reasons why the Baltimore Orioles won’t be flirting with the playoffs let alone participating in them. And why they will be selling anything they can at the deadline and not buying.

Jeremiah Jackson News / Field Level Media / July 9

Jeremiah Jackson's late heroics carry Orioles past Cubs

Jeremiah Jackson hit a pinch-hit, two-run double in the eighth inning to give the Orioles the lead and Baltimore held on to defeat the visiting Chicago Cubs 3-2, avoiding a three-game series sweep despite collecting only three hits Thursday afternoon.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 9

Orioles Must Lean On Basallo And Rogers To Pull Out Of Another Funk Thursday

Perhaps, the Orioles have the best battery possible aligned for Thursday’s series-finale against the Cubs to stop their most recent rot. Their Opening

Chadwick Tromp News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 9

Orioles Outright Chadwick Tromp

The Orioles announced that catcher Chadwick Tromp accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk. Baltimore designated him for assignment last week.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8

Phil Regan, legendary MLB pitching coach and ex-Orioles manager, dies at 89

Former Major League Baseball pitcher, manager and longtime pitching coach Phil Regan, widely renowned by the nickname “The Vulture,” died on Wednesday at the age of 89.

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.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5

1 massive MLB trade deadline mistake Orioles must avoid making

The MLB trade deadline is less than a month away. The Baltimore Orioles are one of the hardest teams to predict in terms of how they will operate in the trade market.

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4

Orioles re-sign catcher to minor league contract

The Baltimore Orioles have brought catcher Sam Huff back on a minor league contract after he cleared waivers and elected free agency. The 28-year-old will rejoin Triple-A Norfolk, continuing a pattern that has played out twice this season.

Sam Huff News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3

Orioles Re-Sign Sam Huff To Minor League Deal

The Orioles have re-signed catcher Sam Huff to a minor league deal, per Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. He should join Triple-A Norfolk in the coming days, perhaps as soon as tonight’s contest.

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.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / July 2

How Should the Orioles Approach the Trade Deadline?

With the season tipping over the halfway point and July growing closer, the best trade deadline of the Big Four sports is nearly upon us. As big names like Tarik Skubal, Byron Buxton, and Yordan Alvarez swirl around trade talks (again), the next few weeks will be filled with addicting rumors, speculation, and reports.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 1

Beltway rivals Orioles and Nationals complete first trade between franchises

The Nationals and Orioles made their first trade since relocation. It may be a sign that the two sides are ready to coexist.

Red Sox's Willson Contreras throws helmet at Nationals' Cade Cavalli during bench-clearing brawl

Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parker likely needs season-ending surgery

Orioles IF Blaze Alexander's clutch defense has taken a downturn

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Blaze Alexander News / Yardbarker / June 30

Orioles IF Blaze Alexander's clutch defense has taken a downturn

Alexander is normally established for his defense, as he committed only one error across his first 67 games. But the 27-year-old has gone through a rough patch defensively, committing four errors across a five-game span.

Luis Garcia Jr. fuels Nationals' win with second multi-HR game of June

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