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Orioles gaining confidence in chase of AL East-leading Rays

The Baltimore Orioles see the Tampa Bay Rays at the top of the American League East standings and know there's work to do, but there's confidence brewing for the Orioles.

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Terrifying Scene As Female MLB Reporter Gets Drilled By Adley Rutschman Rocket Foul Ball

MLB reporter Tricia Whitaker was the victim of a nasty foul ball at the Baltimore Orioles game on Friday. Whitaker was at Camden Yards, on the job for Apple TV+ during Baltimore’s 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Colton Cowser News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25

Orioles player hits walk-off home run in second straight day

On Sunday, Colton Cowser hit a walk-off home run to give the Baltimore Orioles a 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers at Oriole Park in Baltimore, Md, in Game 1 of the doubleheader.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 25

O's beat Rays in 13 on another Colton Cowser walk-off HR

Colton Cowser's two-run home run in the 13th inning was his second walk-off home run in as many days as the Baltimore Orioles overcame the Tampa Bay Rays for a 9-7 victory to begin a three-game series Monday afternoon.

Colton Cowser News / Yardbarker / May 25

Colton Cowser plays hero for Orioles with second straight walk-off home run

A majority of MLB players finish their careers without a walk-off home run. For someone to do it twice in two days is the rarest of rare occurrence. For Cowser, though, he just lived out a dream with that exact scenario.

O's beat Rays in 13 on another Colton Cowser walk-off HR

Tyler O'Neill's continuous struggles put future with Orioles into question

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Orioles' Craig Albernaz Provides Encouraging Coby Mayo Update on Monday

The Baltimore Orioles (23-30) are in fourth place in the American League East entering Monday afternoon's matchup with the first-place Tampa Bay Rays (34-16), and that's partially because of their offense.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Orioles' Craig Albernaz Addresses Jackson Holliday Decision Before Rays Game

Second baseman Jackson Holliday will bat eighth in the lineup as the Baltimore Orioles open up a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Going into the Monday matchup, Baltimore is 23-30 and in fourth place in the American League East, 12.5 games back from the division lead.

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Coby Mayo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 25

Orioles’ Craig Albernaz shares crucial Coby Mayo injury update

The Baltimore Orioles are set to play the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. Before the contest, manager Craig Albernaz shared an injury update on infielder Coby Mayo, who is dealing with a back injury concern.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / May 25

Tyler O'Neill's continuous struggles put future with Orioles into question

After signing a three-year, $49.5 million contract in 2024, O'Neill's offensive production has been a significant weakness, prompting questions about his future with the Baltimore Orioles.

Orioles seeking redemption against first-place Rays

Colton Cowser drills walk-off 3-run shot as Orioles beat Tigers

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Orioles Make a Decision on Albert Suárez

For the third time in less than a month, the Baltimore Orioles have designated reliever Albert Suárez for assignment. The move comes after Sunday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, as Baltimore needed to get its roster back down to 26 players following the temporary expansion for the twin bill.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / May 25

The Orioles and Tyler O’Neill cannot go on like this

Amongst a roster of underperforming hitters, Tyler O’Neill‘s poor season has managed to stand out. Brought in prior to the 2025 campaign to be a veteran power threat, the now-30-year-old has spent most of his Orioles stint either on the IL or scuffling at the plate.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / May 25

Orioles minor league recap 5/25: Six games on Sunday

The Tides went up 1-0 on a Heston Kjerstad home run, then traded off four-run innings with the Jumbo Shrimp. Trace Bright, Norfolk starter, allowed four runs on two homers in the fourth.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / May 25

Orioles news: Cowser plays hero, Rogers struggles again

Good morning, Camden Chatters. If you’re an optimistic Orioles fan, you can find things to like about the Birds’ doubleheader split against the Tigers yesterday.

Albert Suarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 24

Orioles Designate Albert Suarez For Assignment

The Orioles announced that right-hander Albert Suarez has been designated for assignment. Prior to today’s doubleheader with the Tigers, Baltimore activated left-hander Grant Wolfram from the 15-day IL to use him as the 27th man, and Wolfram will now stay on the 26-man roster in Suarez’s place.

Trevor Rogers News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / May 24

Rogers Should Be Out Of Orioles Rotation After Latest Setback To Tigers

Trevor Rogers took seven seconds – as uncomfortably pregnant (with quintuplets?) a pause you will ever encounter - when asked after his last start if he agreed with his manager’s assessment that the pitcher was close to turning his season around.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Insider notes Orioles have a serious injury scratching problem

The Baltimore Orioles are looking for wins this season, to try and turn things around. One Major League Baseball insider is noticing a recurring issue with the team.

Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / May 24

Pete Alonso’s attempt at a clever double play failed spectacularly

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso tried to get a bit too clever for his own good during Sunday’s game against the Detroit Tigers. Tigers DH Dillon Dingler hit a weak flare to Alonso with a man on and nobody out in the fourth inning of Sunday’s game at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

Pete Alonso says the quiet part out loud about Orioles’ alarming underperformance

The Baltimore Orioles were expecting to return to contention in the American League East this season. They had signed slugging first baseman Pete Alonso

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Orioles Outright Jose Espada

The Orioles announced that right-hander Jose Espada has cleared outright waivers and been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. He had been designated for assignment earlier this week when the O’s claimed outfielder Michael Siani.

Baltimore Orioles News / Total Pro Sports / May 21

Baltimore Orioles’ Analytical Approach Gets Criticized After Disappointing Start

The Baltimore Orioles are currently the worst team in the AL East Division. Even the Boston Red Sox have shown some improvement after firing Alex Cora.

Samuel Basallo News / Just Baseball / May 20

How Samuel Basallo Has Put It All Together

Long one of the most talented and productive hitters in the minor leagues, Baltimore Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo was consistently one of the youngest players at each level he played at.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Orioles Select Albert Suarez, Designate Maverick Handley

The Orioles on Tuesday selected the contract of righty Albert Suarez from Triple-A Norfolk and designated catcher Maverick Handley for assignment, per a team announcement.

Trevor Rogers News / Yardbarker / May 18

Orioles' pitching woes continue vs. Rays

Orioles' pitching woes continue with disastrous Trevor Rogers outing

The Baltimore Orioles have no answer to their severe pitching woes.

Orioles reinstate IF Jackson Holliday; set to make season debut

Royals' trade-deadline plans could take hit with Kris Bubic news

Gio Urshela announces retirement after 10 MLB seasons

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Jordan Westburg News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

Former MLB All-Star is out for the season due to Tommy John surgery

A former All-Star’s 2026 season is over before it even began. Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg is out for the year after undergoing surgery to repair the UCL in his right elbow, according to a report Friday by the Baltimore Sun.