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Does the gap between Alonso and his teammates reveal an issue with O’s hitting approach?

The Orioles, as a collective unit, have failed in 2026. Some players got hurt, some players struggled, and a few were traded away. The team will finish with a losing record and miss the playoffs for the second consecutive season.

Esteban Mejia News / Camden Chat / September 23

Orioles prospect season review: Esteban Mejia

What a difference a year can make. Unfortunately. One year ago at this time, Esteban Mejia’s career was on a very different trajectory. The Dominican right-hander,

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / September 23

Orioles news: Orioles could be eliminated from playoff contention today

Good morning Birdland, For a while now, we have been able to lean on the crutch that the Orioles were still “mathematically alive” in the AL playoff race.

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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?

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Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / September 23

Jays, Orioles put faint playoff hopes on line with critical DH

The good thing for the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles is that one of them avoided a potential loss on Tuesday that would have meant elimination from playoff contention.

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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 23

Candidates to add to Orioles’ 40-man roster

Even though an expected December 1st lockout may preclude a Rule 5 draft, the Orioles still have choices to make as they construct a 40-man roster for the offseason.

MLB News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 23

The Rise and Fall of Sammy Stewart

He was a pitching stalwart on terrific Oriole teams before a drug habit shattered his life. Click the play button below to hear me read a 2006 article I wrote about his fall.

Samuel Basallo News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 22

Samuel Basallo's Second Half Raises More Red Flags For Orioles Hitting Staff And Medical Staff

The Baltimore Orioles, under failed head of baseball operations Mike Elias, are incapable of cultivating their greatest resources into consistently productive players.

Pete Alonso News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Pete Alonso Makes History in First Season With Orioles

Pete Alonso made more history during his first season with the Baltimore Orioles, reaching the 40-home run mark for the fourth time in his career. Alonso hit his 39th and 40th homers during Tuesday’s matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays, driving in three runs during Baltimore’s 4-3 victory.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Blue Jays vs Orioles: Has the Game Been Postponed or Canceled?

The Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles were scheduled to meet Tuesday night at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, but fans will have to wait to see the second game of the series.

MLB News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 22

Orioles-Blue Jays game postponed by rain, will play Wednesday doubleheader at 1:35, 6:35

The Orioles’ scheduled game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night was postponed by rain. The teams will play a split doubleheader on Wednesday with the first game scheduled at 1:35 p.m.

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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.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 22

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Baltimore Orioles 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