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Albert Suarez Designated For Assignment

The Orioles have designated right-hander Albert Suarez for assignment, the team announced. Closer Ryan Helsley has been reinstated from the bereavement list to take Suarez’s roster spot.

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Orioles activate Helsley, designate Suárez for assignment; O’s-Red Sox lineups

The Orioles activated closer Ryan Helsley from the family leave/bereavement list on Sunday. They designated right-hander Albert Suárez for assignment. Helsley left the Orioles after Tuesday night’s game in Kansas City and missed three games.

Shane Baz News / Just Baseball / April 26

The Rays Are Obvious Early Winners of the Shane Baz Trade

During his time as the general manager of the Baltimore Orioles, Mike Elias has often been criticized for his unwillingness to tap into the farm system in trades.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / April 26

Orioles Notebook: Rogers’ Struggles, Akin, Mayo

On Saturday, the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox met for game two in a best-of-three series between AL East foes. Boston demolished Baltimore, 17-1, exacting their revenge after a seven-run defeat the previous night.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

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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MLB News / Yardbarker / April 26

Red Sox should only consider one Alex Cora replacement

In a somewhat expected turn of events, the Red Sox chose to part ways with longtime skipper Alex Cora and five other coaches.

Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora, clean house amid terrible start

Red Sox fired the wrong people over slow start

The 'Gold Glove and Silver Slugger seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Cade Povich News / Camden Chat / April 26

Orioles minor league recap 4/26: Povich goes six for Norfolk

The Tides were leading by two runs going into the eighth inning before the Red Birds put up a five-run eighth inning to take the lead. Norfolk scored two

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / April 26

Orioles news: Rogers struggles, Akin returns

Hello, friends. What a stinker yesterday, huh? These Orioles are just not yet prepared to let us feel good about them for too long. Every time they get what feels like a big win or maybe even two, they turn back around and do something like they did on Saturday, getting completely blasted by a last place Red Sox team, 17-1.

Nate George News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / April 26

Questions for Orioles’ No. 1 prospect Nate George

A year after the Orioles selected outfielder Nate George with the 15th pick in the draft, he was named their minor league player of the year. George didn’t play after he was picked in the 2024 draft.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / April 25

Boston Red Sox Explode In 17-1 Feast Of Baltimore Orioles

It’s no secret that the Boston Red Sox’s season so far has been dismal. And that is putting it gently. Coming into Saturday’s road matinee against AL East rival Baltimore Orioles, the Sox ranked last in the American League in team hits and 2nd-to-last in runs scored.

Alex Cora News / Yardbarker / April 26

Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora, clean house amid terrible start

Saturday was a rare good day for the Boston Red Sox this season as their bats finally came to life and a dominant 17-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles, improving their record to 10-17. The latter number is the problem, and it resulted in Red Sox management completely gutting their coaching staff after the game. Including manager Alex Cora.

Red Sox fired the wrong people

Cody Bellinger pulled disrespectful move on Red Sox at end of game

Munetaka Murakami posts record not even Shohei Ohtani could match

Andres Gimenez's offense coming alive for Blue Jays

Checking in on how former Blue Jays players are performing in 2026

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Trevor Rogers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

Trevor Rogers’ 48-pitch inning leaves Orioles in brutal position vs. Red Sox

The Saturday afternoon pitching matchup between Trevor Rogers and Garrett Crochet in the Baltimore Orioles-Boston Red Sox series didn’t have the same juice as it might’ve at the beginning of the season.

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MLB News / Camden Chat / April 25

Orioles live game chat: April 25 vs. Red Sox, 12:05

The Orioles hit so many home runs last night that they put up a message on the video board that there were no more fireworks to be had. This turned out to not be the case in the most literal sense, as the small little post-victory burst of fireworks still went off.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / April 24

Adley Rutschman hits 2 of Orioles' 6 homers in rout of Red Sox

Adley Rutschman hit the first of his two two-run homers in Baltimore's three-homer first inning and the Orioles went on to rip the visiting Boston Red Sox 10-3 on Friday.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Baltimore Orioles to get big Tyler O’Neill boost for Red Sox clash

The Baltimore Orioles received a pair of timely reinforcements Friday, reinstating outfielder Tyler O’Neill from the 7-day concussion injured list and activating right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge from the 15-day IL ahead of a pivotal three-game AL East series against the Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 25

Checking in on how former Blue Jays players are performing in 2026

Let's take a look at three former Blue Jays players from last season and how they're performing with their new clubs.

Blue Jays to use new bullpen approach vs. Guardians

Blue Jays changing approach for closer situation after Jeff Hoffman news

Blue Jays make needed change at closer

The 'Active MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 24

Orioles get first look at AL East as slumping Red Sox visit

The Baltimore Orioles will face an American League East rival for the first time this season when the Boston Red Sox visit to begin a three-game series Friday night.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / April 23

Orioles place RHP Dean Kremer (quad) on IL, recall Brandon Young

The Baltimore Orioles placed veteran right-hander Dean Kremer on the 15-day injured list with a right quad strain, the team announced on Thursday evening.

MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / April 23

Three Things To Watch in Baltimore Orioles Weekend Series vs Boston Red Sox

The Baltimore Orioles await their AL East foe, the Boston Red Sox, for a home series at Camden Yards. Neither team is having the season they thought they would have, but it is still early, and this series is a great opportunity for both teams to get out of the AL East basement.

Baltimore Orioles News / Total Pro Sports / April 23

Baltimore Orioles Injury: Latest Update On Jackson Holliday

The Baltimore Orioles are still waiting for answers on Jackson Holliday. The young second baseman is back in Baltimore for another MRI on his right hand after ongoing discomfort during rehab assignments.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / April 23

Orioles Bullpen Provides Bright Spot In Up-and-Down Season

With so many eyes on the revamped lineup and starting rotartion in Baltimore, the bullpen faced scrutiny from fans and the media heading into the 2026 season.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 22

Jackson Holliday Undergoing MRI For Continued Hand Discomfort

Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday is in Baltimore for another MRI on his ailing right hand, the team announced to reporters (link via Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner).

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / April 21

Orioles Pitchers Combine For Four Wild Pitches, Including On Game-Deciding Play, In Another Troubling Loss

Orioles pitchers tossed four wild pitches Tuesday night in Kansas City, which somehow doesn’t even feel that surprising for this operation. They, of course,

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.

Adley Rutschman News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Orioles Announce Adley Rutschman News After 10 Missed Games

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman has had a fantastic start to his career in Major League Baseball. Playing in his fifth year in the majors, Rutschman has a career slash line of .255/.344/.413 with an OPS of .757, totaling 61 home runs and 233 RBIs in 515 games.

Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14