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Orioles Pete Alonso Burned by Missing Technology in Yankees Game

Pete Alonso will reach 30 homers in his first season with the Orioles, may end the season with at least 300 career homers, and may even reach the milestone during a three-game series as a visitor to Citi Field next month.

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Orioles Rookie Sam Basallo Might Play More 1B In September Than Ever Before

The Orioles have become notorious for utilizing the shortest of minor league rehab stints as possible. Even for some of their most precious cargo. So seeing

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20

Orioles' Pete Alonso reflects on Mets exit ahead of future return to Citi Field

Slugger Pete Alonso and his Baltimore Orioles have their hands full with the New York Yankees this week, but New York reporters pressed the Polar Bear about his return to Shea to face the Mets in a few weeks.

Mets owner Steve Cohen shares massive David Stearns job-security update amid criticisms

What Orioles' Pete Alonso was told about potential go-ahead home run in loss to Yankees

Mets infielder Jorge Polanco's disappointing season ends

The '1969 Miracle Mets' quiz

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 20

Orioles minor league recap 8/20: Dzierwa impresses again, Azocar homers

Trey Gibson gave up a lead off homer to rehabbing big leaguer Sal Frelick to begin the game, but then sailed through the first four innings with no other damage.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 20

Orioles news: Alexander nears rehab, De León switches to relief

Hello, friends. Pete Alonso hit a fair ball into the left field seats last night that should have been a go-ahead home run. Let’s just get that one out of the way right off the top.

Pete Alonso News / Yardbarker / August 20

What Alonso was told about potential go-ahead home run in loss to Yankees

What Orioles' Pete Alonso was told about potential go-ahead home run in loss to Yankees

While New York ended Wednesday in possession of the American League's top wild-card playoff berth, 61-66 Baltimore fell 1.5 games back of the final wild-card spot.

Orioles' Pete Alonso on offensive surge since All-Star break

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 19

Orioles Wilt To Yankees After Pete Alonso Blast Is Ruled Foul

The delay felt like it was 15 minutes. It was more like five. But in it held the difference between the Orioles taking a late lead on the Yankees, or being stuck in a tie.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / Camden Chat / August 19

Controversial replay decision and disastrous 8th inning doom Orioles to 5-3 loss vs. Yankees

A series of unfortunate events in the 7th and 8th innings sent the Orioles to their second straight loss to the Yankees with a 5-3 defeat. With the game tied at 3-3, Pete Alonso stepped up to the plate with two outs in the bottom of the 7th.

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The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / August 19

Orioles reinstate C Samuel Basallo (shoulder) to active roster

The Baltimore Orioles activated catcher Samuel Basallo from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and immediately inserted him into the starting lineup as the clean-up hitter/first baseman against the visiting New York Yankees.

Pete Alonso News / Yardbarker / August 20

Orioles’ Pete Alonso has a request for MLB after controversial call

Baltimore Orioles slugger Pete Alonso is asking MLB for a change after a controversial home run call in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees.

What Orioles' Pete Alonso was told about potential go-ahead home run in loss to Yankees

Orioles' Pete Alonso reflects on Mets exit ahead of future return to Citi Field

Orioles' Pete Alonso on offensive surge since All-Star break

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

Coby Mayo News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 19

Coby Mayo Is Mashing LH Pitching In 2026 In Ways Few Orioles Ever Have

Exactly two players in the history of the Baltimore Orioles have hit more homer against left-handed pitching in a single season than Coby Mayo. Gary Roenicke

Trey Mancini News / Yardbarker / August 18

Longtime Orioles player Trey Mancini retires after inspirational MLB career

Mancini has officially announced his retirement from MLB following his comeback with the Los Angeles Angels this season.

Carlos Rodon returns from IL as Yankees attempt to slow Orioles

Late rally lets Rays eke out series finale against Orioles

Orioles in playoff spot for first time since April — but will it last?

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 17

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Orioles Move Into WC Spot, Brewers Take Series in LA

The American League Wild Card race took another turn on August 16. Baltimore, a hot team right now, won again against the Rays, moving to 61-63 on the season.