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Orioles outlast Cardinals after blowing early 7-run lead

Pete Alonso homered and Christian Encarnacion-Strand had four hits, including a tie-breaking RBI double in the top of the ninth inning, to lead the visiting Baltimore Orioles to an 8-7 victory against the St.

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Orioles blow big lead, come back with 8-7 win over Cardinals

Well, this game was like a rollercoaster. And when it ended, I felt much like I do after a real rollercoaster: happy but mildly nauseous. The Orioles jumped out to a huge early lead in this game, big enough to make us relax a bit.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 26

Manager Craig Albernaz Hangs Starter Kyle Bradish Out To Dry, Orioles Barely Win Anyway

Things were going entirely too well for the 2026 Baltimore Orioles. After a 13-1 drubbing of the Cardinals on Tuesday to start a crucial nine-game road trip, they were cruising up 7-0 after two innings.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 26

Orioles Gunnar Henderson Must Move To Third Base In 2027 (And Jackson Holliday To OF)

Most smart baseball people who have pondered Gunnar Henderson’s future in Baltimore have come to the conclusion that he isn’t long for here. With Adley

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Baltimore Orioles News / ESPN / August 26

Orioles place OF O'Neill (shoulder) on 10-day IL

The Orioles placed right fielder Tyler O'Neill on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with right shoulder inflammation after he was hurt making a diving catch Saturday against the Rays.

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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 / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 26

Orioles place O’Neill on 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, Vázquez added

ST. LOUIS—Orioles outfielder Tyler O’Neill has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. The move is retroactive to Sunday.

Colton Cowser News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 26

Calling the Pen: It’s time for Cowser to be an everyday player

Our Oriole writer, Rich Dubroff, is a patient man. I know because I often test his patience with observations about the Orioles that are less than flattering.

MLB News / Camden Chat / August 26

Orioles @ Cardinals discussion

Orioles vs Cardinals 7:45 EDT MASN/MASN+ The Orioles laid the smack down on the Cardinals last night with a 13-1 victory to kick off their nine-game road trip.

Luis Vazquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26

Orioles Select Luis Vazquez

The Orioles selected the contract of infielder Luis Vazquez before Wednesday’s matchup against the Cardinals. He’ll take the spot of outfielder Tyler O’Neill, who is headed to the injured list with shoulder inflammation.

Pete Alonso News / Viral Sports News / August 26

Orioles Announce Pete Alonso Decision on Wednesday

The Baltimore Orioles headed into Wednesday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals hoping to close out a series win after pounding the home team 13-1 the night before.

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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 / Field Level Media / August 26

Orioles' Jackson Holliday vies for another strong game at childhood ballpark in St. Louis

Jackson Holliday hopes the good results and positive vibes coming from a familiar ballpark can spark him down the stretch for the Baltimore Orioles. Holliday spent plenty of time at Busch Stadium watching his dad, slugger Matt Holliday, play for the St.

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Pete Alonso News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Orioles’ Craig Albernaz gets mad at reporter for Pete Alonso injury question after he literally referenced calf issue seconds before

The Baltimore Orioles just beat the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 13-1. The dominant win came at an important time for the Orioles, as Baltimore had lost five of their previous seven games, and tensions were clearly starting to come to a boil.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 26

The Orioles Must Totally Reinvent Their Outfield In 2027, No Matter Who Is In Charge

No matter what becomes of this season - whether the Orioles slither into the playoffs as the final Wild Card in a terrible American League, or they end up 10 games below .500 - the franchise is facing an existential roster question.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Craig Albernaz Gives Explanation for Removing Pete Alonso From Orioles Game

Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz explained why Pete Alonso was removed from Tuesday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals, with the decision coming during a 13-1 blowout victory.

Samuel Basallo News / Camden Chat / August 26

Basallo’s bat can make powerful impact over final stretch

The Orioles placed Samuel Basallo on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation back on July 22. At that time, Baltimore was 50-53. The Birds were only a few games removed from a seven-game win streak that had the potential to save their season.

Blaze Alexander News / Camden Chat / August 26

Orioles minor league recap 8/26: Alexander makes rehab start in Norfolk win

Cade Povich delivered his best Triple-A start of the season and Blaze Alexander made his first rehab appearance in the Tides’ series-opening win. The 26-year-old lefty started off the game with back-to-back strikeouts before ending the inning on a runner caught stealing.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 26

Orioles news: Alonso leads offensive outburst, Alexander starts rehab

Good morning Birdland, At this point in the season every single game is crucial, and the Orioles played like it on Tuesday night. They used an eight-run fifth inning and a stellar start from Chris Bassitt to crush the Cardinals 13-1 in the series opener.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 26

He Writes Songs About The Birds

Growing up in Baltimore, Barry Feldman dreamed of pitching for the Orioles. He had to settle for writing songs about them. It’s a good thing because he wrote some gems.

Blaze Alexander News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25

Orioles’ Blaze Alexander makes a wild behind-the-back tag in rehab game

Blaze Alexander is flexing on the minor leagues right now. The Baltimore Orioles infielder Alexander went viral in a game Tuesday for an absolutely wild tag.

Felix Bautista News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 23

Felix Bautista Begins Minor League Rehab Assignment

Felix Bautista threw 22 pitches today with Double-A Chesapeake, allowing a hit and three walks while retiring just one of five batters faced in the first game of his minor league rehab assignment.

Dylan Beavers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 23

Orioles rookie Dylan Beavers’ clutch walk-off hit vs. Rays puts him in elite company

Baltimore Orioles rookie Dylan Beavers came through with a clutch hit in the 10th inning Saturday to secure a 3-2 win over the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays.

Baltimore Orioles News / Viral Sports News / August 21

Orioles Surprisingly Part Ways With 36-Year-Old Veteran

The Baltimore Orioles designated right-hander Albert Suárez for assignment on Friday to create a roster spot for the recall of reliever Anthony Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20

Michael Kay dropped a deranged line during Yankees-Orioles game

Michael Kay was acting up a bit in the booth during Thursday’s game. The Baltimore Orioles hosted the New York Yankees on Thursday at Oriole Park in Baltimore, Md.