Last night’s game was rained out and will be made up as part of a doubleheader today. Luis De León’s 2026 season did not get off to a great start. The lefty was wild to start with walks to the first two batters, followed by a throwing error on a double steal that allowed one run to score.
Hello, friends. Once again, the Orioles find themselves in a funk. I’m not talking about the fun kind of funk. This isn’t Parliament-Funkadelic up in here.
When the Orioles showed that they really are “open for business” – as control owner David Rubenstein stated during the media event that followed the long-term lockup of newly acquired starting pitcher Shane Baz – it raised an obvious question: Who’s next?
How many of the active pitchers to win at least 80 games can you name in five minutes?
PITTSBURGH—What happened? The Orioles’ offense produced little, their bullpen couldn’t hold off the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth and ninth, and their defense faltered.
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
After misplays from Anthony Nunez and Coby Mayo allowed the Pirates to tie the game in the 8th, a Nick Yorke walkoff single in the 9th doomed the Orioles to their second straight loss in Pittsburgh.
PITTSBURGH—During a pivotal moment in Friday’s 5-4 loss to the Pirates, Orioles manager Craig Albernaz was faced with a key decision. It occurred in the top of the seventh.
Shane Baz will face the team that drafted him when he makes his second start for the Baltimore Orioles against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon.
With one game under his belt, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin can settle in, although it may be difficult to ever top what took place on Friday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates got a glimpse of their future on Friday afternoon, and they had to like what they saw. Not only for their future, but also for their present.
The Baltimore Orioles biggest splash this past winter was adding first basemanPete Alonso on a five year $155 million deal. Baltimore has struggled for years to land top free agents despite aggressive pursuits, and Alonso finally changed that.
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
The Baltimore Orioles made history Wednesday with an 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers, as catcher Samuel Basallo became the first player in Major League Baseball to end a game with a successful Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge.
Leody Taveras, Taylor Ward and Jeremiah Jackson drove in two runs each and the Baltimore Orioles turned strong offensive production into an 8-3 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers to salvage the final game of a three-game series Wednesday afternoon.
The Baltimore Orioles made changes to the roster on Wednesday morning due to some injuries. The club’s latest injury updates come with some mixed news for the organization.
The Baltimore Orioles have made their official response to starting pitcher Zach Eflin's injury, moving him to the 15-day IL and calling up RHP Albert Suárez from Triple-A Norfolk.
The Orioles announced this morning that infielder Jordan Westburg has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. That opens a spot on the 40-man roster for righty Albert Suarez, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Norfolk — a move first reported to be in the works last night.
The Baltimore Orioles are keen to bounce back strongly after failing to challenge for the playoffs in a disappointing 2025 campaign. A five-year, $155 million contract for Pete Alonso was the chief acquisition of the offseason.
It was not a pristine night for Baltimore Orioles pitching. Neither in terms of performance, nor on the injury front. The team gave up a season-high 13 hits, and the Texas Rangers were 3-for-9 with runners in scoring position as Baltimore was sent to its second straight loss.
The Orioles will select swingman Albert Suárez onto the big league roster, reports Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun. Manager Craig Albernaz confirmed this evening that the O’s expect Zach Eflin to land on the injured list after he left tonight’s start with elbow discomfort.
8:36pm: Manager Craig Albernaz confirmed the O’s anticipate placing Eflin on the 15-day injured list (via Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner). The team will know more after he goes for imaging tomorrow.
Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson won’t be a free agent for three more years, but they are trying to lock him up on a long-term extension. However,
It's quite obvious that the Baltimore Orioles can't afford to lose shortstop Gunnar Henderson to injury this season. Henderson played in 154 games last season, but dealt with a shoulder impingement which led to a down campaign.
The Baltimore Orioles are dealing with a crowded injured list as of March 31, with many key contributors sidelined coming out of spring training. While some absences are short-term bumps, others (especially in the bullpen) could have long-term implications for the team’s depth and consistency.
The Baltimore Orioles need something to perk up the offense early in the season, and the task in doing so Tuesday night could come against a two-time Cy Young Award winner.
The Baltimore Orioles have made it clear that they intend to spend. Now they will have to decide if that willingness leads to locking up their franchise All-Star. The Orioles made a contract extension offer to Gunnar Henderson last spring, which the 24-year-old did not accept.
The Baltimore Orioles have already locked in a pair of young pieces to their core. They may not be done.
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