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Orioles blow two leads, lose 6-5 to Royals on walk-off wild pitch

The Orioles coughed up two different leads on Tuesday night as starter Shane Baz was, yet again, inconsistent, and the team’s bullpen had a rare stumble.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Jackson Holliday News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21

Orioles get worrisome Jackson Holliday update amid rehab assignment

The Baltimore Orioles’ rough start to the 2026 MLB season isn’t getting any better. Young infielder Jackson Holliday has yet to play this season after suffering a hamate injury in spring training.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Adley Rutschman News / Field Level Media / April 21

Orioles activate C Adley Rutschman (ankle) from IL

The Baltimore Orioles activated catcher Adley Rutschman from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday night's game against the host Kansas City Royals.

Sam Huff News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 21

Orioles Designate Sam Huff For Assignment

The Orioles announced Tuesday that catcher Sam Huff has been designated for assignment. His roster spot will go to catcher Adley Rutschman, who’s returning from a brief stay on the 10-day injured list due to a minor ankle injury.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Samuel Basallo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21

Orioles’ Samuel Basallo makes defiant guarantee after clutch heroics inflict more pain on Royals

The Baltimore Orioles found themselves trailing by a run entering the ninth inning of their Monday matchup against the Kansas City Royals. Then, catcher Samuel Basallo hit an RBI single to send the game into extra innings.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 21

Orioles bid to pick up steam in rematch vs. reeling Royals

While the Baltimore Orioles momentarily halted their recent struggles, the Kansas City Royals continue to slide. The visiting Orioles can build on a needed victory by handing the reeling Royals a ninth straight loss when the teams continue their series on Tuesday night.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / April 21

Can the Orioles poor defense be fixed?

We all knew coming into the 2026 season that defense was not going to be these Orioles’ calling card. After all, this was a team that finished Bottom 5 in Baseball Reference’s defensive efficiency rankings last season and was 24th in Defensive Runs Saved on both BR and Fangraphs.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / April 21

Orioles prospects: Young earns weekly honors, Honeycutt hits homers

The early weeks of the 2026 Orioles season are giving off vibes that maybe it is going to turn into an anxious look down to the farm for better times for the team in the future.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / April 21

Orioles news: The O’s pulled a ridiculous win out of their hat

Good morning, Camden Chatters. You know, over the course of a six-month season, you’ll see every kind of baseball game. Sometimes you’ll see a heavyweight clash between two tenacious clubs, battling with every fiber of their being as they put on a clinic of intense, well-played baseball.

Leody Taveras News / Field Level Media / April 21

Leody Taveras' 12th-inning grand slam propels Orioles past Royals

Leody Taveras' grand slam highlighted a five-run 12th inning, after Samuel Basallo forced extras with a two-out, opposite-field RBI single in the ninth, and the Baltimore Orioles handed the host Kansas City Royals an eighth straight loss with Monday night's 7-5 victory.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / April 20

O's Overcome Gunnar Henderson Being Picked Off Twice In Wild Extra-Inning Win

Gunnar Henderson tossed his bat in familiar disgust as he so often does following a walk, this time to open what would become a bizarre, 7-5, extra-inning victory over the Royals that symbolized the broken fundamental baseball that has come to define the Mike Elias era.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / April 20

Mobile Gaming Brings Baltimore Orioles Closer in Surprise Team-Building Activity

However you can build team chemistry, you lean into it. And if that means a few Clash Royale battles in the clubhouse, so be it. So far, the Baltimore Orioles have had a relatively up-and-down 2026 campaign.

Trevor Rogers News / Just Baseball / April 20

Could Trevor Rogers Be a Nine-Figure Free Agent?

Not many players hit the free-agent market having already experienced the extreme peaks and valleys that Trevor Rogers has in his career. He is acquainted with navigating the challenges of overcoming failure and reaching lofty expectations.

Jayvien Sandridge News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19

Orioles Outright Jayvien Sandridge

Orioles left-hander Jayvien Sandridge has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A, the club announced. Sandridge was bumped off the 40-man to clear space for catcher Sam Huff, who had his contract selected earlier this week.

Taylor Ward News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 18

Orioles outfielder takes big step forward amid injury recovery

It sounds like the Baltimore Orioles could have one of their key outfielders back in action soon. The latest injury report reveals that another key player, alongside Adley Rutschman and Jackson Holliday, is making progress with his injury.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / April 18

The Orioles’ Battered Lineup Is Finding Ways to Produce

The Baltimore Orioles are right in the thick of the American League East, sitting just a game-and-a-half behind the first-place Tampa Bay Rays. It’s a strong start for a team many believed should temper expectations due to the division’s depth.

Adley Rutschman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17

Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman’s encouraging injury update comes with a catch

The Baltimore Orioles are hopeful that catcher Adley Rutschman will not have to miss too much time with his ankle injury. Rutschman was recently placed on the injured list as he battles left ankle inflammation.

Cameron Foster News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16

Orioles Recall Cameron Foster For MLB Debut

The Orioles announced that right-hander Cameron Foster has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. He’ll be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game.

Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14