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Pete Alonso Brings Career-Best Hit Streak Into Saturday, As Orioles Limp Through August

Pete Alonso Brings Career-Best Hit Streak Into Saturday, As Orioles Limp Through August

If you were wondering if Pete Alonso has ever had a better two-week tear than the one he is on right now carrying the Orioles offense, the answer is, yes.

Trevor Rogers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22
Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers’ dramatic turnaround is impossible to ignore

Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers’ dramatic turnaround is impossible to ignore

The Baltimore Orioles watched Trevor Rogers struggle early in the 2026 season, but the left-hander has steadily rebuilt his campaign. His sustained recovery now ranks among the Orioles’ most encouraging developments.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 22
Orioles ride power surge into rematch vs. Rays

Orioles ride power surge into rematch vs. Rays

The Baltimore Orioles have sputtered at times this month, but they've mostly gotten the job done against the team with the best record in the American League.

Kyson Witherspoon News / Camden Chat / August 22

Orioles minor league recap 8/22: Witherspoon pitches five hitless innings

This game was canceled due to wet grounds and will be made up as part of a Saturday doubleheader. A 2-1 Baysox lead disappeared after a three-run top of the eighth for Richmond, with reliever Ryan Long coughing up an Earl Weaver special to Giants prospect Lisbel Diaz.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

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Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 22

Orioles news: O’s snap losing streak, open weekend with big win

Good morning Birdland, The Orioles four-game skid came to an end on Friday night as they beat the Rays 5-3. Pete Alonso stole the show with his 30th home run of the season and a snazzy diving put out to lead the O’s to the win.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

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.

Pete Alonso News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 22

Alonso’s 30th home run leads Orioles to 5-3 win over Rays

Signing a hefty free-agent contract brings lofty expectations, and in his first season with the Orioles, Pete Alonso is living up to them. Alonso, who

Pete Alonso News / Yardbarker / August 22
Orioles' Pete Alonso smashes game-winning HR, joins exclusive club

Orioles' Pete Alonso smashes game-winning HR, joins exclusive club

With his second home run in three days, Pete Alonso put his consistency on display in the Baltimore Orioles' win on Friday night. 

Orioles’ Pete Alonso has a request for MLB after controversial call
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Trevor Rogers News / Camden Chat / August 21

Orioles end skid, ride Rogers to 5-3 win over Rays

All the Orioles needed to break their four-game skid was another game against the Rays. They took the opener of the weekend series with their division foe 5-3 on Friday night as Trevor Rogers twirled a gem, Pete Alonso hit the go-ahead homer, and the bullpen locked things down late.

Pete Alonso News / Field Level Media / August 21
Pete Alonso blasts 30th homer of season as Orioles take down Rays

Pete Alonso blasts 30th homer of season as Orioles take down Rays

Dylan Beavers homered for the third game in a row and Pete Alonso's 30th home run of the season broke a tie to spark the Baltimore Orioles past the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 21
Orioles Snap Four-Game Losing Streak And Continue Mastery Of Rays

Orioles Snap Four-Game Losing Streak And Continue Mastery Of Rays

There is not much the 2026 Baltimore Orioles can get right, but give them credit – they own the Rays. After nearly sweeping a four-game series at Tampa earlier this week, the reeling Orioles snapped their four-game losing streak with a comeback win over Tampa yet again.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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.

Baltimore Orioles News / Viral Sports News / August 21
Orioles Surprisingly Part Ways With 36-Year-Old Veteran

Orioles Surprisingly Part Ways With 36-Year-Old Veteran

The Baltimore Orioles designated right-hander Albert Suárez for assignment on Friday to create a roster spot for the recall of reliever Anthony Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk.

MLB News / Camden Chat / August 21

Orioles vs. Rays discussion

Last weekend, the Orioles got everybody’s hopes up by winning the first three games against the Rays. They’ve spent the days since stumbling around and not doing a whole lot and so they’ve squandered the opportunity they created for themselves to stay ahead of the wild card competition.

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Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 21

Bautista ready for rehab stint at Chesapeake; Orioles designate Suárez for assignment, recall Nunez; Wells returns

Félix Bautista threw a bullpen session on Friday, and the next step in his rehabilitation from his August 2025 rotator cuff and labrum surgery will be a rehab assignment at Double-A Chesapeake.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / August 21
Orioles Make Roster Move After 4th Straight Loss

Orioles Make Roster Move After 4th Straight Loss

The Baltimore Orioles made a bullpen change Friday after losing their fourth straight game. The club recalled right-handed reliever Anthony Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk and designated veteran swingman Albert Suárez for assignment.

Mike Elias News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 21
Former MLB GM Has A Plan To Bring 'The Oriole Way' Back To Baltimore

Former MLB GM Has A Plan To Bring 'The Oriole Way' Back To Baltimore

Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias has lost touch with "The Oriole Way." Perhaps he never had it. As many fans and analysts are aware by now, Elias and his front-office team prioritize data analytics and performance optimization through algorithms.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21
Orioles Designate Albert Suárez For Assignment

Orioles Designate Albert Suárez For Assignment

The Orioles announced that they have recalled right-hander Anthony Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk. Fellow righty Albert Suárez has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 21
Orioles Rematch With Rays Could Have Quite A Different Outcome

Orioles Rematch With Rays Could Have Quite A Different Outcome

The Orioles went into Tampa last weekend and delivered their most shocking results of another horrible Mike Elias-led season, taking three of four and coming excruciatingly close to a four-game sweep.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20
Michael Kay dropped a deranged line during Yankees-Orioles game

Michael Kay dropped a deranged line during Yankees-Orioles game

Michael Kay was acting up a bit in the booth during Thursday’s game. The Baltimore Orioles hosted the New York Yankees on Thursday at Oriole Park in Baltimore, Md.

Austin Wynns News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20
Austin Wynns Elects Free Agency

Austin Wynns Elects Free Agency

Veteran catcher Austin Wynns cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Rangers, the team announced. He rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Round Rock and has instead chosen to become a free agent.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20
Orioles' Chris Bassitt rips MLB, shares theory about potential Pete Alonso go-ahead home run

Orioles' Chris Bassitt rips MLB, shares theory about potential Pete Alonso go-ahead home run

O's starting pitcher and MLBPA executive subcommittee member Chris Bassitt has ripped MLB for having inadequate technology to review plays like Pete Alonzo's would-be go-ahead homer, which was ruled foul. 

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Samuel Basallo News / Field Level Media / August 19
Orioles reinstate C Samuel Basallo (shoulder) to active roster

Orioles reinstate C Samuel Basallo (shoulder) to active roster

The Baltimore Orioles activated catcher Samuel Basallo from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and immediately inserted him into the starting lineup as the clean-up hitter/first baseman against the visiting New York Yankees.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / August 20
Orioles’ Pete Alonso has a request for MLB after controversial call

Orioles’ Pete Alonso has a request for MLB after controversial call

Baltimore Orioles slugger Pete Alonso is asking MLB for a change after a controversial home run call in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees.   

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Michael Kay dropped a deranged line during Yankees-Orioles game
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18
Longtime Orioles player Trey Mancini retires after inspirational MLB career

Longtime Orioles player Trey Mancini retires after inspirational MLB career

Mancini has officially announced his retirement from MLB following his comeback with the Los Angeles Angels this season.

Carlos Rodon returns from IL as Yankees attempt to slow Orioles
Late rally lets Rays eke out series finale against Orioles
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Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / August 16
Orioles in playoff spot for first time since April — but will it last?

Orioles in playoff spot for first time since April — but will it last?

The race for the third wild-card spot in the American League is turning into a complete free-for-all.

Orioles post 7-run inning, top Rays
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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14
Orioles Reinstate Chris Bassitt From 60-Day IL

Orioles Reinstate Chris Bassitt From 60-Day IL

The Orioles have reinstated righty Chris Bassitt from the 60-day injured list, per a club announcement. Baltimore had an open 40-man spot, so the O’s only needed to free up a spot on the 26-man roster for Bassitt.

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