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Last stretch of season still majorly important for Orioles despite no playoffs

There is going to be no postseason for the Baltimore Orioles this year, cementing them as one of the most disappointing teams in baseball. In the preseason, expectations were high for the franchise.

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Orioles owner admits concern about Samuel Basallo contract extension

Back in August, 21-year-old rookie Samuel Basallo signed an eight-year, $67 million contract extension with the Baltimore Orioles, thus cementing him as a key piece in this team's future.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 17

Baltimore Orioles officially eliminated from postseason

It is official: the Baltimore Orioles have been eliminated from postseason contention. Despite an 8-7 win over the Chicago White Sox last night, wins by both the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros sealed Baltimore's fate, eliminating the O's from postseason contention for the first time in three seasons.

MLB News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 17

On The Oriole Beat With Richard Justice

(Debuting a new Bird Tapes feature: a series of interviews with legendary newspaper beat writers who covered the Orioles. The entire series will be unlocked and available to all subscribers.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / September 17

What would you like to see over the Orioles final two weeks?

It’s safe to say that things didn’t go as Orioles fans hoped this season. Baltimore’s disappointing spring led to an underwhelming summer. The Birds played some decent ball in June and July, but the front office acknowledged the inevitable when they sold several players at the trade deadline.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The 2025 season didn't go as well as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments from their respective teams.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 17

Basallo, Beavers homer in Orioles’ 8-7 win over White Sox as playoff elimination becomes official

CHICAGO–What happened? For weeks the Orioles have known they wouldn’t be playing in the postseason. It became official on Tuesday night when the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros both won their games.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17

Orioles pursue another road sweep of White Sox

The Baltimore Orioles have enjoyed successful visits to Chicago to face the White Sox over the past few years, and will look to keep that going when they bid for the sweep of a three-game series on Wednesday afternoon.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 16

Orioles squander most of big lead but hold off White Sox

Dylan Beavers went 2-for-5 with three RBIs and Gunnar Henderson finished 3-for-5 with two RBIs for the visiting Baltimore Orioles, who hung on for an 8-7 win against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.

Dean Kremer News / Camden Chat / September 16

Kremer returns, O’s bats lead them to 8-7 win over White Sox

The Orioles offense had a rare outburst, Dean Kremer looked solid in his return, and the bullpen held on for dear life in 8-7 win at Rate Field in Chicago on Wednesday night.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16

Orioles designate veteran infielder for assignment

Through 127 turns at the plate, he has logged a tepid .250/.291/.283 slash that more closely resembles his career .245/.305/.360 output in 1169 plate appearances.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 16

ESPN calls out Orioles star for being 'biggest failure' of 2025 season

There have been several players on the Baltimore Orioles who have had disappointing 2025 seasons. In fact, the Orioles' top four offensive players in terms

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Shuts Down Brian Roberts’ Controversial Canada Comments

Former Baltimore Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts challenged Toronto Blue Jays fans, but was clearly unaware that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has zero patience for anyone bold enough to insult the Blue Jays or Canada.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14

Potential Orioles GM candidate declines interview for opening

The Orioles reached out to Cubs VP of scouting Dan Kantrovitz about a possible interview for their general manager opening, according to 670 The Score’s Bruce Levine.

Blue Jays rout Orioles to complete sweep

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The 'AL and NL Rookie of the Year award winners since 2000' quiz

Tony Mansolino News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14

Will Orioles retain interim manager Tony Mansolino?

The Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde back in May, and since then Tony Mansolino has taken over managerial duties on an interim basis. Mansolino has done reasonably well in the role, as the Orioles have gone on to post a 54-50 record during his time as their interim manager.