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Pete Alonso Makes History With 40th Orioles Home Run

Pete Alonso has been everything the Baltimore Orioles could have hoped for since signing him to a five-year, $155 million deal in the offseason. Alonso hit his 39th and 40th home runs in Monday night's win over the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Aloy, Dzierwa take home Orioles’ top minor league awards

While the Orioles’ major league team has disappointed, the team trotted out some of its best minor league performers on Monday night to hand out awards.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / September 22

How close are these Orioles to the 2023 O’s?

Three years ago, at this time, the Orioles were wrapping up their first AL East title in nine years while on their way to an AL-best 101-61 record. Fast forward three years, and the O’s are back in the depths of disappointment that plagued this team for the entirety of the 2000s and the early days of the Mike Elias rebuild.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 22

Peter Schmuck: ‘Tis the offseason for some Orioles’ soul-searching

During my many years as a frustrated intramural jock, I had a close friend and teammate who had an interesting philosophy when things were not going our way.

Pete Alonso News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22

Pete Alonso creates his own historic MLB club

A new wild statistical club has been created in the big leagues, thanks to Baltimore Orioles slugger Pete Alonso. The star first baseman hit not one, but two home runs in Baltimore’s 4-3 victory to open their series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md.

Aron Estrada News / Camden Chat / September 22

Orioles prospect season review: Aron Estrada

The Orioles have a number of interesting and exciting prospects who are now in their system. However, if you’ve been following my contributions to Camden

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 22

Orioles, Blue Jays still have something to play for -- barely

The Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles have quite a bit in common as they meet this week. They're both in desperate mode. The teams will clash in the second game of a three-game series Tuesday night in Baltimore.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Pete Alonso News / Field Level Media / September 22

MLB roundup: Pete Alonso hits HRs 39, 40 as Orioles top Jays

Pete Alonso's second home run of the game and 40th of the season lifted the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 comeback victory against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays in the opener of a three-game series Monday night.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

Pete Alonso News / Field Level Media / September 21

Pete Alonso's late home run lifts Orioles over Blue Jays

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 21

Calling the Pen: Orioles’ Albernaz went too far in his criticism of Jeremiah Jackson

Back in April, Jeremiah Jackson hit a foul ball into the Orioles’ dugout that broke the jaw of manager Craig Albernaz. The Orioles would go on to win that game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on a grand slam by Jackson.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Blue Jays vs Orioles Weather Delay: When Will the Game Start?

The Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles were scheduled to open their three-game series Monday night at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, but the weather has pushed the start of the game back.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / September 21

Orioles vs. Blue Jays discussion

Update: The Orioles announced that tonight’s game will start in a delay. The team said it would announce updates as they become available. The Orioles postseason hopes have all but vanished, but they’ll still play the remainder of their schedule.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 21

Orioles wait on Alexander while Holliday is unlikely to return in 2026; Albernaz seeks higher standards; O’s-Blue Jays lineup

José Barrero is in the Orioles’ lineup at second base for Monday night’s game. Barrero will be the 60th player used by the team. Barrero is with the Orioles because two players, Blaze Alexander and Jackson Holliday, are on the 10-day injured list.

Jackson Chourio News / Larry Brown Sports / September 21

Jackson Chourio makes MLB history in win against the Orioles

Sunday was a historic day for the Milwaukee Brewers in more ways than one. By completing a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 3-0 win in the series finale at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md., the Brewers set a new franchise record for most wins in a season.

Mike Elias News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 20

Mike Elias Expects To Remain With Orioles, Could Expand Front Office

Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias was promoted to that role leading into the 2025 season. Since then, the team has gone 150-167 (.473) and may finish last in the AL East for the second consecutive season.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 19

Orioles announce plethora of roster moves amid playoff push

The Baltimore Orioles have been making changes both at the top and on the field. Their assistant GM, Sig Mejdal, left the analytics department, and now, on the field, they are switching things up before the playoffs.

Mike Elias News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 19

Mike Elias's Words Today Guarantee 2027 Is Over For The Orioles Before It Begins

The Baltimore Orioles are no longer a public trust. They are an investment-holding asset in a portfolio full of them overseen by a few private equity billionaires who to this point have been far more passionate about breaking the MLB Players Association and getting a salary cap in place than they are about pennants or parades.

Ryan Helsley News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19