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Orioles Will ‘First Focus’ on Trading These Five Players First at Deadline

The Baltimore Orioles have played themselves into a corner and are now expected to see a major sell-off at the upcoming trade deadline, though they would have preferred to avoid that.

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Orioles offer another reminder of how bad they are at baseball in 10-5 loss to Guardians

They’re not good at hitting, and they’re not good at pitching, which makes them good at losing. It’s hard to pick just one worst thing about the 2025 Orioles.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / July 21

Despite trade talk, Orioles try to focus on field

CLEVELAND—On Sunday, Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias said on MLB Network Radio that the team would be focused on possible trades involving players near the end of their contract.

Adley Rutschman News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Orioles Could Be Moving on From Adley Rutschman After Recent Reports

Adley Rutschman has been one of the Baltimore Orioles' best players since making his MLB debut in 2022. After getting drafted with the first overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft, Rutschman climbed the Orioles' pipeline in just two years to become the team's everyday catcher for the past four seasons.

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Orioles Sign Intriguing Veteran Reliever to Contract After Leaving Brewers

The Baltimore Orioles have added some additional depth into their bullpen. As first reported by Roch Kubatko of MASN, the Orioles are bringing back veteran reliever Vinny Nittoli.

Baltimore Orioles News / 5 GOATs / July 21

2025 MLB Draft: RJ Austin contract details revealed for Orioles third-round pick

The Baltimore Orioles have come to terms on a contract with third-round pick RJ Austin. The outfielder out of Vanderbilt has reportedly signed for $826,400.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 21

Orioles Surprising Star Sees Trade Deadline Value Rising Significantly

The Baltimore Orioles season this year has been a complete nightmare based on where they thought and hoped they might be ahead of the campaign. Having

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Could These Two Orioles Players Be on the Move at MLB Trade Deadline?

As the second half of the MLB season is now happening, teams looking to enhance their postseason hopes will be looking to add players. The Baltimore Orioles don't seem to be in the hunt for an American Leage playoff spot this season.

Cedric Mullins News / Just Baseball / July 21

What Is Cedric Mullins’ Trade Value at This Year’s Deadline?

If there’s one thing all baseball fans can agree on, it’s that the Baltimore Orioles have fallen short of expectations. Their young core has been dragged down by a troubling pitching staff which dug them into a hole too deep to climb out of.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / July 21

It’s fair to question whether the Orioles’ young core is good enough

After Kyle Stowers homered twice, including a walkoff on Friday night to open the second half for the Miami Marlins, his season OPS stands at .930. What struck me about the number isn’t that it ranks 6th — yes, 6th — in baseball out of 158 qualified hitters.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 21

Orioles Predicted to Trade Pair of Stars to Padres At Next Week's Trade Deadline

The Baltimore Orioles have not been able to overcome their incredibly slow start to the 2025 campaign and are indeed expected to sell off a few pieces at next week's MLB trade deadline.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / July 21

Is Dylan Beavers the Orioles Unknown Answer?

Following the departure of 40 home run hitter Anthony Santander in free agency, the Orioles look to replace him. This included signing Tyler O’Neill to a three-year, $49.5 million deal to add some power to their lineup.

Adley Rutschman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21

Orioles rumors: Is Adley Rutschman a future trade candidate after 2025 MLB Draft picks?

The Baltimore Orioles selected two catchers in the early stages of the MLB Draft. They also have catcher Samuel Basallo as their top prospect. With the MLB trade deadline approaching, Baltimore should be looking to sell, considering its dismal record.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 21

The state of the Orioles roster as trade deadline looms

Elias is shifting into sell mode, and the Orioles have plenty of pieces to move. This past weekend was not a great development for anyone that still hoped the Orioles would be buyers at the upcoming trade deadline.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 21

Orioles minor league recap 7/21: TT Bowens hits a three-run jack for Norfolk

The Baysox got shut out by the rebranded Moon Mammoths, but Aberdeen tossed a combined shutout of its own. Triple-A: Syracuse Mets (NYM) 8, Norfolk Tides

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Samuel Basallo News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 21

Samuel Basallo Will Be Top Prospect To Watch for Orioles in Second Half

With the Baltimore Orioles losing their first two games coming out of the All-Star break, the team will almost certainly be sellers in the coming weeks.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 21

Orioles trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Monday edition

Think you can figure out what Orioles player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. Hello Orioles fans! We’re back for another day of the Camden Chat In-5 daily trivia game.

MLB News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 21

Baltimore Orioles vs. Cleveland Guardians Preview, Prediction & Odds | July 21, 2025

The Baltimore Orioles are beginning a four-game American League series at Progressive Field on Monday evening against the Cleveland Guardians. The Orioles secured a 5-3 road win on Sunday over the Tampa Bay Rays, while the Guardians won at home over the Athletics 8-2 on Sunday.

Mike Elias News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 20

Orioles GM discusses what team is focused on in trade talks

The Orioles managed to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Rays earlier on Sunday but are still 10 games under .500 with a -99 run differential.

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Orioles Boss Shares What They Plan To Do Ahead of This Year's Trade Deadline

The Baltimore Orioles won on Sunday. It stopped a four-game skid and prevented a sweep at the hands of the their division rivals. But no matter what happens in the coming days, all signs are pointing to general manager Mike Elias pulling the plug on this group ahead of the trade deadline to get back what he can for players on expiring deals.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 20

Orioles use power to subdue Rays

Fueled by three home runs, the visiting Baltimore Orioles salvaged the final game of a three-game series by holding off the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Sunday.

Baltimore Orioles News / The Spun / July 19

MLB Announcer Hospitalized After Scary Fall

An MLB announcer was hospitalized with several cracked bones and a concussion after a 25-foot fall earlier this week. Taking to X on Friday, Baltimore Orioles announcer Ben McDonald revealed that he suffered a concussion and two cracked vertebrae after falling 25 feet from a deer stand.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19

Orioles right-hander dealing with another injury setback

Grayson Rodriguez has suffered another setback.

Rays hit four homers, trounce Orioles

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 18

Orioles sign first-round pick Ike Irish

The Orioles announced that they have signed their first-round pick from this year’s draft Ike Irish. Jim Callis of MLB.com reports that the signing bonus was just over $4.4MM, right around slot value for the 19th overall pick.

Ramon Laureano News / Just Baseball / July 16

Ramón Laureano Is a Sneaky Trade Chip for the Orioles

The 2025 season has not been kind to the Baltimore Orioles. After winning at least 90 games in each of the past two seasons, many thought that their young core would elevate them to World Series contention.