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Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 8

Orioles rally falls short in 9-7 loss to Cubs

The Orioles entered this homestand in need of a series win to keep their slim playoff chances afloat. Baltimore dropped the opener on Tuesday, and the team continued to spiral out of contention tonight.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / July 8

Cowser’s great plays in center don’t ‘happen by accident’, Albernaz says; Former Orioles manager Phil Regan dies

Colton Cowser, who’s starting in center field on Wednesday night has made several outstanding plays in the field in recent weeks. Orioles manager Craig Albernaz says it’s not that Cowser or any other fielder gets into a hot streak as a hitter might.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 8

The Orioles need Colton Cowser and Dylan Beavers to take another step forward

One way or another, the Orioles are going to decide whether they are buyers or sellers by the end of this month. Perhaps they will come to the conclusion that many of you have already reached, or maybe Mike Elias will double down on this team’s diminishing playoff odds.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 8

Orioles minor league recap 7/8: Keys score walk-off win in 11 innings

The Tides and Mets were rained out Tuesday and will make up the game as a doubleheader later today. The Baysox tied the game in the 8th and pushed across the winning run in the 10th to score a come-from-behind victory over the RubberDucks.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 8

Orioles news: O’s fall to bottom of AL East with loss

Good morning Birdland, It’s tough to win a game in which you have zero extra base hits and go just 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position. The Orioles proved that on Tuesday night as they lost 5-2 to the visiting Cubs.

MLB News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / July 8

Orioles fall into last place after 5-2 loss to Cubs

BALTIMORE–What happened? Orioles manager Craig Albernaz decided to try a batting order featuring four left-handed hitters against Chicago Cubs left-handed starter Matthew Boyd.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 7

Orioles Strike Out 12 Times Muster Six Hits In Impotent Loss To Cubs

Believe it or not, the 2026 Orioles have the exact same record as the 2025 version that got its skipper fired before Memorial Day – 42-50. Believe it or not, they still can’t hit lefties, entering Tuesday with the fifth-worst OPS vs them and getting shutdown through six innings by one who had been struggling all season.

MLB News / Camden Chat / July 7

Orioles can’t do much against Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd, fall 5-2

So, it turns out the Cubs are no slouches after all. And though it’s their offense that’s supposed to be a team strength, today the Most Cub-Like Player had to have been the starter, Matthew Boyd.

Blaze Alexander News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 6

Blaze Alexander Is A Top Run Creator In MLB, Yet Never Bats Above 8th In Orioles Shaky Lineup

Mike Elias wants you to believe that he has almost nothing to do with the lineups. Man, is that guy a hoot! Personality-plus, and so many one liners I can't keep up.

Baltimore Orioles News / The Lead / July 6

Which Players Should the Orioles Target at the MLB Trade Deadline?

The All-Star break is creeping up, and America just celebrated its 250th birthday. While most people are embracing the heat and warm months, the Orioles have not.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 6

Orioles rumors: The Cal Raleigh contract could inform Adley Rutschman negotiations

There is little worse for a franchise than making big contract decisions following one and half years’ worth of disappointment. The Baltimore Orioles (42-49) are sandwiched between the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox, inches away from both third and last place in the American League East.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5

1 massive MLB trade deadline mistake Orioles must avoid making

The MLB trade deadline is less than a month away. The Baltimore Orioles are one of the hardest teams to predict in terms of how they will operate in the trade market.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 4

Reds ace Hunter Greene struggles in 2026 debut

The Cincinnati Reds' best pitcher, Hunter Greene, made his regular season debut Saturday. It just did not go as he or the Reds may have hoped.

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4

Orioles re-sign catcher to minor league contract

The Baltimore Orioles have brought catcher Sam Huff back on a minor league contract after he cleared waivers and elected free agency. The 28-year-old will rejoin Triple-A Norfolk, continuing a pattern that has played out twice this season.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / July 3

Trevor Rogers, Tyler Wells bookend Orioles' shutout win over Reds

Trevor Rogers threw five shutout innings and Samuel Basallo hit a two-run homer as the Baltimore Orioles knocked off the host Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Friday.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / July 3

Orioles closer Ryan Helsley (elbow) back on injured list

The Baltimore Orioles placed closer Ryan Helsley on the 15-day injured list on Friday because of right elbow discomfort. The move is retroactive to Tuesday.

Sam Huff News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3

Orioles Re-Sign Sam Huff To Minor League Deal

The Orioles have re-signed catcher Sam Huff to a minor league deal, per Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. He should join Triple-A Norfolk in the coming days, perhaps as soon as tonight’s contest.

Ryan Helsley News / Field Level Media / July 3

Orioles unsure of Ryan Helsley's status entering series in Cincinnati

Two teams with their share of recent struggles will meet in Cincinnati this weekend as the Reds face the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game series starting Friday night.

Baltimore Orioles News / EasySportz / July 2

Should The Baltimore Orioles Be Buyers or Sellers at The MLB Trade Deadline?

BALTIMORE — With the MLB Trade Deadline approaching, the Baltimore Orioles once again find themselves at a crossroads. A season that began with postseason expectations has been marked by inconsistency, injuries, and missed opportunities.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / July 2

How Should the Orioles Approach the Trade Deadline?

With the season tipping over the halfway point and July growing closer, the best trade deadline of the Big Four sports is nearly upon us. As big names like Tarik Skubal, Byron Buxton, and Yordan Alvarez swirl around trade talks (again), the next few weeks will be filled with addicting rumors, speculation, and reports.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 1

Beltway rivals Orioles and Nationals complete first trade between franchises

The Nationals and Orioles made their first trade since relocation. It may be a sign that the two sides are ready to coexist.

Red Sox's Willson Contreras throws helmet at Nationals' Cade Cavalli during bench-clearing brawl

Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parker likely needs season-ending surgery

Orioles IF Blaze Alexander's clutch defense has taken a downturn

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Blaze Alexander News / Yardbarker / June 30

Orioles IF Blaze Alexander's clutch defense has taken a downturn

Alexander is normally established for his defense, as he committed only one error across his first 67 games. But the 27-year-old has gone through a rough patch defensively, committing four errors across a five-game span.

Luis Garcia Jr. fuels Nationals' win with second multi-HR game of June

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Luis Garcia News / Yardbarker / June 28

Luis Garcia Jr. fuels Nationals' win with second multi-HR game of June

Closing out the month the same way he opened it, Washington Nationals first baseman Luis García Jr. powered his team to a 6-4 victory over the Baltimore

Kyle Schwarber mashes MLB-leading 30th home run, sets Phillies record

Orioles looking to be buyers at trade deadline

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