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Orioles make big Chris Bassitt roster move for Rays clash

The Baltimore Orioles are bringing veteran starting pitcher Chris Bassitt back for Friday night’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays, the team announced.

Baltimore Orioles News / Viral Sports News / August 14

Baltimore Orioles Make All-Star Pitcher Move Before Rays Series

The Baltimore Orioles have activated right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt from the 60-day injured list, restoring a veteran presence to their rotation as the team continues its push in a competitive American League landscape.

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Orioles Reinstate Chris Bassitt From 60-Day IL

The Orioles have reinstated righty Chris Bassitt from the 60-day injured list, per a club announcement. Baltimore had an open 40-man spot, so the O’s only needed to free up a spot on the 26-man roster for Bassitt.

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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.

Anthony Eyanson News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 14

New acquisitions Booth, Eyanson highlight 4 Orioles in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100

Thanks to a new draft class and a notable acquisition at the trade deadline, the Orioles have four players in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100. Outfielder Eric Booth Jr., the seventh overall pick in the draft, who’s 2-for-6 in his first two professional games for Single-A Delmarva, is 40th among the top 100.

Brandon Young News / Camden Chat / August 14

How did Brandon Young remake his game?

There is a lot to be negative about round these parts right now—the O’s have lost three of four series, find themselves last in the AL East, and seem ready to change the channel to 2027.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 14

Orioles minor league recap 8/14: Kjerstad homers, Trimble exits with injury

Heston Kjerstad hit a game-tying homer in the fifth, but the Tides dropped this one in 11 innings. Enrique Bradfield Jr. was thrown out at the plate in the tenth, and Anthony Nunez allowed the designated runner to score on a two-out single in the top of the 11th.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 14

Orioles news: New prospect lists, Tyler O’Neill rebound?

Hello, friends. Here we go. With 41 games to play, they sit two games out of the third AL wild card. This may be 2.5 games by the time you read this, depending on what happened with Texas out in Anaheim.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 14

Every Team Finds Some Hidden Gens In Their Bullpen. What About The Orioles?

Every MLB team finds a few gem relievers every year. It just happens. Guys return from stints in Korea and dominate. Dudes are signed out of semi-pro ball or the Mexican League and get hot and salvage their careers.

Kyson Witherspoon News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 14

Pitcher Kyson Witherspoon on adjusting to Orioles organization: ‘My 1st week felt surreal’

FREDERICK—Two weeks ago, Kyson Witherspoon was pitching for the Greenville Drive when they played the Asheville Tourists, not knowing his professional life was about to change.

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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.

Gunnar Henderson News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Gunnar Henderson Speaks on Three-Hit Game

Baltimore OriolesshortstopGunnar Henderson is enduring the worst season of his career in 2026. Through 119 games, the 25-year-old is slashing an uncharacteristic .216/.296/.392 with 19 home runs and 49 RBI.

Yohel Pozo News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Orioles Get Update on Injured Player After Twins Game

The Baltimore Orioles avoided what could have been a costly injury Tuesday night after backup catcher Yohel Pozo received encouraging medical results following an early exit against the Minnesota Twins.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 11

Orioles get off to fast start in victory over Twins

Gunnar Henderson went 3-for-5 with a double and a two-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles held on for a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11

Kyle Bradish gets 100% real on how Orioles misses Adley Rutschman

With the Baltimore Orioles making a mark on the trade deadline, there is no denying that the biggest deal they were a part of was sending catcher Adley Rutschman to the Boston Red Sox.

Pete Alonso News / Field Level Media / August 10

Finally feeling at home, Pete Alonso carries O's to Minneapolis

Pete Alonso is feeling great after his first multiple-homer game with the Baltimore Orioles. He will look to bring the same big swings to Minnesota this week.

Gunnar Henderson News / Trade Talk Sports / August 7

Insider Believes Gunnar Henderson Could Be Next to Leave Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles were said to be contemplating shaking up the core of their roster, and trading Adley Rutschman to the division-rival Boston Red Sox confirmed that to be true.

Joseph Dzierwa News / Just Baseball / August 7

Inside Joseph Dzierwa’s Rise Through the Orioles’ System

Last season, the Baltimore Orioles were poised for a successful MLB Draft, as they possessed six picks in the first two rounds — four of which were first-round selections.

Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6

Orioles are not expected to re-sign one All-Star

The Baltimore Orioles may soon be headed for a notable split. Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson is not expected to re-sign with the team on a new contract, Buster Olney of ESPN reported on Thursday.

Wehiwa Aloy News / Just Baseball / August 6

Wehiwa Aloy Takes His First Professional Season One Step at a Time

Coming into the 2025 MLB Draft, few teams around the league were prepared to make as much noise as the Baltimore Orioles. With four first-round picks, the Orioles were set to land multiple top talents in the class, and they were prepared to strike when they went on the clock.

Chadwick Tromp News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5

Chadwick Tromp Elects Free Agency

The Orioles announced yesterday that catcher Chadwick Tromp elected free agency after going unclaimed on outright waivers. Baltimore had designated him for assignment last week.

Craig Albernaz News / Just Baseball / August 5

Orioles Manager Craig Albernaz Reacts to Trade Deadline Sell-Off

BALTIMORE, Md. — The trade deadline is an emotional day for all involved in the game of baseball. Some teams choose to buy contributors to enhance their odds of making the playoffs, while others sell to load up players that could provide future value.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 4

Adley Rutschman trade gets sarcastic seal of approval from Red Sox fan favorite

Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow sent a shocking package that included two of the organization's top prospects to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for former No. 1 overall pick and three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman.

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Orioles To Hold Trevor Rogers

The trade deadline has now passed and left-hander Trevor Rogers is staying on the Orioles, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Orioles players might