Baltimore Orioles: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pete Alonso gets the nod as Most Valuable Oriole so far

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Ryan Helsley News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3

Orioles Place Ryan Helsley On IL With Elbow Discomfort

The Orioles announced today that they have recalled infielder/outfielder Jeremiah Jackson and right-hander Anthony Nunez. In corresponding moves, catcher Chadwick Tromp has been designated for assignment and righty Ryan Helsley has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort, retroactive to June 30th.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 3

The Orioles Lost A Closer Who Rarely Pitched And Have No Interesting Arms To Replace Him With

On the pecking order of issues with the 2026 Baltimore Orioles, lack of a closer is not that high. For a true contending team, it’s a season-breaker. But this ain’t that.

Dean Kremer News / Camden Chat / July 3

Kremer’s Return Puts the Orioles’ Rotation Math Back in the Spotlight

The Orioles have had a lot of things go wrong in 2026, but let’s just pause to appreciate the fact that, for one sweltering July afternoon at Camden Yards, something finally went right.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 3

Orioles minor league recap 7/3: Irish homers twice, Estrada launches go-ahead slam

Cade Povich allowed a pair of early homers but settled down to pitch into the fifth inning. The lefty allowed seven hits, walked one and struck out five.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 3

Orioles news: O’s projected to draft Drew Burress

Good morning, Camden Chatters. If you’re one of the many fans who have found the Orioles exhausting to watch for most of the season, at least we’re getting ample breaks from the team this month.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 3

Three Simple Ways Orioles Can Help Themselves In Crucial Reds Series

The Orioles have been an insipid baseball team all season, but especially on the road. Since sweeping the White Sox in Chicago in early April it’s been all downhill (and the Whtie Sox came to Baltimore this week and outclassed Baltimore in a big way).

Craig Albernaz News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / July 3

Albernaz hopes recent history repeats itself with Orioles’ 2nd-half comeback

The Orioles begin a series with the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night with a record of 40-48. According to BaseballReference.com, the Orioles have a 9.3 percent chance of qualifying for the postseason.

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.

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 / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 2

The Orioles Will Make These Changes In The Second Half To Try To Fix Their Fielding Woes

The Orioles know they remain a horribly flawed baseball team, which is why rookie skipper Craig Albernaz beams on the rare occasions they actually play “clean” baseball.

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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.

Adley Rutschman News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Orioles Lose Player to Free Agency After Adley Rutschman's Return

The Baltimore Orioles announced an update about their catching position on Thursday. The Orioles have one of the best catching duos in the league with Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo, even with Rutschman during this some injures this season.

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.

Sam Huff News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2

Sam Huff Elects Free Agency

Catcher Sam Huff went unclaimed on waivers following his recent DFA and has rejected an outright assignment in favor of free agency, the Orioles announced Thursday.

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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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Orioles get unfortunate injury update immediately after defeating White Sox

The Baltimore Orioles can’t catch a break when it comes to the injury bug. The team was ripe with up-and-coming talent a couple of years ago, but injuries have neutered them in recent seasons.

Ryan Helsley News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Orioles Receive Worrying Ryan Helsley Update After Bullpen Exit

The Baltimore Orioles might once again be without closer Ryan Helsley just weeks after his return. During today's come-from-behind win over the Chicago White Sox, Helsley began warming up in the ninth inning.

Dean Kremer News / Field Level Media / July 1

Dean Kremer, Orioles quiet White Sox

Dean Kremer pitched six strong innings in his return from the injured list, and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a three-game sweep by defeating the visiting Chicago White Sox 6-1 on Wednesday afternoon.

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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Grayson Rodriguez News / Just Baseball / June 29

The Baltimore Orioles Made the Right Call on Grayson Rodriguez

There are multiple situations or events in which you hear the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover,” and the offseason trade that sent former top prospect Grayson Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Angels for outfielder Taylor Ward further proves that point.

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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Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / June 28

Orioles activate C Adley Rutschman, OF Dylan Beavers

The Baltimore Orioles activated catcher Adley Rutschman and right fielder Dylan Beavers and placed both in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the visiting Washington Nationals.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / June 27