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Orioles Designate Albert Suarez, Option Tyler Wells

The Orioles announced four roster moves this morning, including the news that right-hander Albert Suarez has been designated for assignment. Righty Tyler Wells was also optioned to Triple-A, while left-hander Nick Raquet was called up from Triple-A. Left-hander Dietrich Enns was also activated from the 15-day injured list.

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Orioles news: Helsley hits the IL, O’s lose to Yankees

Good morning Birdland, Sometimes it feels like the Orioles are in a free fall, and then you look at their 15-17 record and realize that things could be much worse.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 2

Orioles vs. Yankees Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 2

Orioles vs Yankees: Game 2 between two AL East rivals will continue at Yankee Stadium. The Bronx Bombers dominated Game 1 with a 7-2 final score. Will Warren put up a great performance on the mound as their offense poured in.

MLB News / Camden Chat / May 1

Orioles fall behind early, never recover in 7-2 loss to Yankees

Two early Yankees home runs dug the Orioles a hole they couldn’t fly out of, as the O’s dropped their series opener in the Bronx 7-2. As we’ve seen many times this season, a disastrous 2nd inning put the Orioles behind early and ruined the outing for Povich.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

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

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / BaltimoreBaseball.com / May 1

Orioles put Helsley on injured list with right elbow inflammation, bring back Suárez; Povich gets start; Alonso returns to New York

The Orioles placed right-handed closer Ryan Helsley on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. The move is retroactive to April 29th. Helsley, who signed a one-year, $14 million contract with a $14 million option for 2027, is 0-2 with a 2.53 ERA.

Ryan Helsley News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Orioles place Ryan Helsley on IL with elbow inflammation

The Orioles announced that right-hander Ryan Helsley has been placed on the 15-day injured list.

Adley Rutschman grand slam leads to Jim Palmer first

Orioles pull off rare grand slam feat

Five MLB players who may need a change of scenery

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

Pete Alonso News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Orioles’ Pete Alonso breaks down playin in New York as a visitor

When Pete Alonso signed with the Baltimore Orioles, he knew that it meant that he would be returning to New York at least three times, maybe four times a season.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / May 1

The Baltimore Orioles Still Haven’t Named a Start for Friday Night’s Game

The Baltimore Orioles are opening a pivotal four-game series with the AL East-leading New York Yankees on Friday, May 1, at 7:05 p.m. ET. As of 1 p.m. ET, no starting pitcher has been named for this game.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Adley Rutschman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Orioles’ Adley Rutschman drops brutally honest admission on grand slam vs. Astros

It was one-way traffic in the Baltimore Orioles favor, as Adley Rutschman and Jeremiah Jackson led a 10-3 win over the Houston Astros in the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader, backed by two grand slams and a pitching staff in command.

Mike Mussina News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / May 1

What Mike Mussina Is up to After Breaking Orioles Fans’ Hearts in 2001

As the Baltimore Orioles embark upon a pivotal four game weekend series with the division leading New York Yankees, it is hard not to think about how heated this American League East rivalry has been over the years.

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The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

Adley Rutschman News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1

Adley Rutschman grand slam leads to Jim Palmer first

Adley Rutschman’s grand slam not only powered the Baltimore Orioles to a 10-3 victory over the Houston Astros but also delivered a long-awaited first for broadcaster Jim Palmer.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 1

Five MLB players who may need a change of scenery

Sometimes, for whatever reason, a player does not work out on a particular team or in a particular city. Here are five players who may benefit from moving on.

MLB true-or-false: Yankees' AL dominance, Ohtani's Cy Young candidacy

Young Cardinals showing maturity during surprising start

Athletics have found their closer amid surprising season

Twins' Byron Buxton rebounding following slow start to season

Tigers acquire Zack Short from Nats

Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30

Orioles pull off rare grand slam feat

The bats are coming to life for the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday against the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. In the bottom of the fifth, Adley Rutschman hit a grand slam to give the Orioles a 5-0 lead, and it was almost caught by Astros center fielder Brice Matthews.

Trevor Rogers News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Orioles Place Trevor Rogers On Injured List With Illness

The Orioles announced this evening that starter Trevor Rogers is headed to the 15-day injured list. He’s dealing with an undisclosed illness. The placement is retroactive to April 26, so Rogers is first eligible to return on May 11.

Adley Rutschman News / Just Baseball / April 29

An Adley Rutschman Rebound Should Have the League on Notice

We’ve just surpassed the one-month threshold in the 2026 MLB season, and several players have already shattered expectations. José Soriano owns the lowest ERA in baseball, Munetaka Murakami leads the league in home runs, and it took 14 outings for Mason Miller to allow his first earned run of the season.

Pete Alonso News / Field Level Media / April 29

Pete Alonso, Orioles determined to heat up vs. Astros

The Baltimore Orioles would like for first baseman Pete Alonso to get untracked. They hope to see more signs of that Wednesday night against the visiting Houston Astros after the slugger unleashed an opposite-field home run in a 5-3 Baltimore victory Tuesday in the series opener.

Shane Baz News / Field Level Media / April 28

Shane Baz earns first win as Oriole, downing Astros

Shane Baz earned his first pitching victory with the Baltimore Orioles and Pete Alonso smacked a two-run homer in a 5-3 victory against the visiting Houston Astros to open a three-game series Tuesday night.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / April 29

Minor League Transactions: AJ Ewing, Riley Quick, Owen Murphy Promoted

The 27th and 28th of April marked the first two days when we saw notable movement across the Minor League Baseball roster landscape. Several prospects off to hot starts received a promotion after the first month of the year, including two former first-rounders: Owen Murphy and Riley Quick.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 28

Five managerial candidates for the Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox sent shockwaves around MLB when they made the decision to fire manager Alex Cora amid a disappointing start to 2026. Here are five candidates for the job.

Red Sox should only consider one Alex Cora replacement

MLB check-in: Red Sox in turmoil, Braves' hot start, Pirates' big week

Reported reasoning for Red Sox firing Alex Cora questionable at best

Jason Varitek had a priceless reaction to the Red Sox firings

The 'Gold Glove and Silver Slugger seasons' quiz

Shane Baz News / Just Baseball / April 27

The Rays Are Obvious Early Winners of the Shane Baz Trade

During his time as the general manager of the Baltimore Orioles, Mike Elias has often been criticized for his unwillingness to tap into the farm system in trades.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / April 26

Orioles Notebook: Rogers’ Struggles, Akin, Mayo

On Saturday, the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox met for game two in a best-of-three series between AL East foes. Boston demolished Baltimore, 17-1, exacting their revenge after a seven-run defeat the previous night.