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Taylor Ward Is Giving the Orioles Exactly What They Wanted

The Baltimore Orioles made plenty of offseason acquisitions, reshaping a team that had underperformed in 2025. As Opening Day approached, if you asked any O’s fan on the street who they were most excited to see, nine times out of 10, it would have been Pete Alonso.

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Injury update on Orioles’ Holliday, Enns; City Connect uniforms a hit; O’s-Giants starting lineups

Jackson Holliday is not in the starting lineup for Triple-A Norfolk on Friday night. Holliday, who’s rehabbing after February surgery to remove the hamate bone in his right wrist, is hitting .171 with three RBIs in nine games.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / April 10

Orioles fans are confident in an April revival

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Orioles fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

Pete Alonso News / Camden Chat / April 10

Is the Polar Bear coming out of his offensive deep freeze?

[Warning: Mixed metaphors incoming. Polar bears don’t like the heat. But human ballplayers do go hot and cold, respectively and metaphorically.] When the Orioles signed Pete Alonso last winter, they knew they what they were getting: the big, slow, mashing first baseman whose value resides entirely in the batter’s box.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / April 10

Orioles minor league recap 4/10: Holliday struggles, Estrada walks it off

Norfolk jumped ahead early with a pair of runs in the second inning, but the Tides let this one slip away late. Josh Walker allowed the tying run to score in the top of the ninth.

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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.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / April 10

Orioles news: When will the bats heat up?

Good morning, Camden Chatters. After a breather yesterday, the Orioles now face a stretch of 13 straight games before their next scheduled off day, starting a six-game homestand tonight before going on the road for seven.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / April 10

Calling the Pen: Managing my thoughts about Orioles’ Craig Albernaz

Baseball is a game of patience observed by impatient people. A marathon that elicits sprinter-like reactions. The Orioles have played 12 games, meaning there are only 150 to go in the 2026 season.

Baltimore Orioles News / EasySportz / April 9

Orioles Drop New City Connect Uniforms Inspired by Baltimore Roots

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles unveiled their latest City Connect uniforms on Thursday, introducing a design that blends the club’s modern identity with deep ties to the city’s culture and history.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Orioles’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

Craig Albernaz’s first year as manager of the Baltimore Orioles has gotten out to a 6-6 start. With the roster Baltimore has constructed, they’re expecting a much stronger finish by the end of the season.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / April 9

The Orioles have unveiled the next round of City Connect jerseys

The apparel company with the big swoosh logo has deemed that it’s time for a number of MLB teams to change up their City Connect jerseys so they can sell people a new round of jerseys.

Kyle Bradish News / Total Pro Sports / April 9

'Childish Behavior' – Kyle Bradish Is Not Too Pleased After Outing Against White Sox

Kyle Bradish has endured a difficult couple of years after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2024. The 29-year-old made a strong but abbreviated return to the Baltimore Orioles at the end of last season.

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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.

Zach Eflin News / Field Level Media / April 9

Orioles' Zach Eflin has Tommy John surgery, out for season

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his pitching elbow Wednesday. Eflin, 32, had the procedure performed by Dr.

Dean Kremer News / Camden Chat / April 9

Orioles minor league recap 4/9: Kremer tosses 4.2 shutout innings

It was a brutal day for the Norfolk offense. They did walk six times, but they also only had three hits, struck out 17 times, and went 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / April 8

Orioles Lose Veteran Pitcher to Tommy John Surgery

The Baltimore Orioles lost right-handed starting pitcher Zach Eflin for the season after he underwent Tommy John surgery this week. The 32-year-old sustained elbow discomfort in his first start of the 2026 season on March 31 against the Texas Rangers.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / April 8

Orioles lose key starter for rest of 2026

Lucas Giolito and Marcus Stroman are two of the more prominent names still available in free agency and could help solidify the Orioles rotation if they do not want to use any of their internal options.

Injury-plagued Astros hit with more bad news as two starters exit loss to Rockies

Astros ace's injury will test team's red-hot offense

Cubs dealt a significant blow with Cade Horton injury update

Injury-battered Blue Jays facing another potential loss

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Taylor Ward News / Field Level Media / April 8

Taylor Ward's 3 doubles enough for Orioles to complete sweep of White Sox

Taylor Ward went 4-for-5 with three doubles and two RBIs as the visiting Baltimore Orioles defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Wednesday to earn a three-game series sweep.

Pete Alonso News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / April 8

Should the Orioles Be Worried About Pete Alonso's Slow Start?

The Baltimore Orioles are off to a 5-6 start entering Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox, but the power has been mostly non-existent. Top free agent signing Pete Alonso has not helped the cause, going deep just once so far this season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 8

Orioles strive to continue mastery of White Sox in finale of series

The Baltimore Orioles have dealt with their low-scoring woes by benefiting from strong pitching and solid defense through two games in Chicago. Now the Orioles will go for a three-game series sweep when they take on the White Sox on Wednesday afternoon.

Gunnar Henderson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7

Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson makes confession after huge home run vs. White Sox

The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Chicago White Sox by a final score of 4-2 on Tuesday afternoon. Orioles star Gunnar Henderson came through with a clutch home run that helped the O’s get the job done.

Gunnar Henderson News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Orioles Make Gunnar Henderson Move Before White Sox Game

The Baltimore Orioles are giving shortstop Gunnar Henderson a break on Tuesday, slotting him at designated hitter for the first time this season in their afternoon matchup against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / April 7

Pete Alonso's slow start mirrors that of the Orioles

Alonso naturally hoped to make an immediate impact in his first season with the Baltimore Orioles.

Orioles, Trevor Rogers plot to keep down White Sox's offense

Cardinals acquire INF/OF Brayden Smith from Orioles

Orioles' Chris Bassitt drilled by line drive in rough outing vs. Pirates

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 6

Orioles Lose Dietrich Enns To Foot Infection, Recall Brandon Young

The Orioles placed left-hander Dietrich Enns on the injured list with an infected left foot, per a team announcement. The issue required IV antibiotics at a Pittsburgh hospital, manager Craig Albernaz told reporters, including Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 6

Orioles vs. White Sox Game 1: Predictions, Picks & Odds, April 6

Orioles vs White Sox: The Baltimore Orioles begin the week with a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox. Game 1 starts on Monday evening at Rate Field.

Shane Baz News / Last Word On Sports / April 5

Shane Baz Gearing up for a Big 2026 With the Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles took a serious step in the offseason after creating a prospect package shipped to the Tampa Bay Rays for right-handed pitcher Shane Baz.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5

Orioles Place Yaramil Hiraldo On 15-Day IL, Promote Cade Povich

Prior to today’s game, the Orioles placed right-hander Yaramil Hiraldo on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 2) due to inflammation in his throwing

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 5

Orioles' Chris Bassitt drilled by line drive against Pirates

Orioles' Chris Bassitt drilled by line drive in rough outing vs. Pirates

Somebody better give Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Bassitt an ice pack after Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pirates' Konnor Griffin makes immediate impact in MLB debut

Griffin adds to hype with comments after MLB debut

Yankees rotation to get boost on Friday

Is Ryan McMahon's performance becoming a concern for Yankees?

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Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / April 2

Orioles' Pete Alonso Makes Off-Field Decision

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.

Gunnar Henderson News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31

MLB insider gets blunt on Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson contract extension

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,