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One Key Change the Orioles Must Make Immediately After the Break

There are no easy solutions to the Orioles rot. They haven’t been able to hit consistently enough or excel in key situations or field remotely well enough or run the bases with any acumen for over two years.

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Over/unders for the Orioles’ second half

I started tossing out over/unders for the second half back when the Orioles were in the beginning stages of a rebuild. At the time, it felt like a fun exercise for the fans that remained engaged through all the losing.

Adley Rutschman News / Camden Chat / July 15

Orioles news: Rutschman helps AL to shutout win

Good morning Birdland, From an Orioles fan perspective, this All-Star Game reminded me of my childhood fandom. You see, during my formative years, the Orioles really stunk.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 15

The Orioles' Team Leader At Each Position During Their Endless Rebuild Reveals Its Deep Flaws

There are innumerable ways to assess and quantify a rebuild now seven-and-a-half seasons deep. In the case of the Baltimore Orioles and Mike Elias, when

Jordan Walker News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

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

Mike Elias News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / July 15

Peter Schmuck: Two words of advice for Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias

I’m probably fooling myself to think that Mike Elias could give a hoot about my opinion or, for that matter, even knows that I still show up at the ballpark once in a while to see if the lights are still on.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 15

My Stuff: Strat-O-Matic, and an early fondness for the Orioles

A new Bird Tapes content stream explores what else is in my office closet besides recordings of old interviews. First up: the iconic tabletop baseball simulation game that loomed large in my youth.

Adley Rutschman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

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.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 14

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.

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.

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.

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.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

Blaze Alexander News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Orioles Receive Devastating Blaze Alexander Injury News

Blaze Alexander's breakout 2026 campaign with the Baltimore Orioles has come to an unfortunate halt. The 27-year-old utility man left Sunday's 8-2 win over the Kansas City Royals with a non-displaced fracture in his left hand.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Five MLB players in the AL who deserve contract extensions

Pete Alonso Has Been Worth Every Penny on the Orioles

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

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.