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Orioles Claim Michael Siani, Designate Jose Espada

The Orioles claimed outfielder Michael Siani off waivers from the Dodgers and designated righty Jose Espada for assignment to clear space on the 40-man roster.

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Not activated yet, 2B Holliday returns to Orioles

Though he hasn't been activated yet, Jackson Holliday, 22, the top overall pick in the 2022 draft, took another step toward re-entering the Baltimore Orioles' lineup Monday, when he rejoined the cub before their series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Orioles Nearing Key Decision on Jackson Holliday

The Baltimore Orioles may be getting their young star back very soon. Jackson Holliday has joined the team in St. Petersburg ahead of the Orioles’ series with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Jackson Holliday News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18

Important Orioles’ Jackson Holliday injury update announced on Monday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday is still recovering after undergoing surgery for a broken hamate bone. The Orioles would certainly love it if he could return sooner rather than later, but there is currently no set date for his return from injury.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 18

How Pete Alonso 'crushed' Mets legend with offseason decision

A Mets legend opened up on Alonso's departure.

Carlos Mendoza issues challenge to Mets after series win over Yankees

Bo Bichette candidly addresses slow start to tenure with Mets

Aaron Judge tells the truth about losing to the Mets

Spencer Jones had heartbreaking reaction to Clay Holmes’ injury

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Rico Garcia News / Camden Chat / May 18

Rico Garcia isn’t just a bright spot, he’s a beacon of light

Few players on this Orioles team have actually exceeded expectations so far this year, but Rico Garcia is a clear exception. The 32-year-old isn’t just a standout amongst his underwhelming teammates, he is pitching like one of the best relievers in baseball.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / May 18

Orioles minor league recap 5/18: Jackson Holliday hits a triple, Kjerstad goes 2-for-4

Triple-A: Charlotte Knights (CWS) 15, Norfolk Tides 3 Whoops. A day after Norfolk’s seven-home run block party, Charlotte returned the favor, scoring ten runs in the last four innings, on four homers of their own.

Gunnar Henderson News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / May 18

Gunnar Henderson Takes Eight Total Bases To Lead Orioles Over Nationals

The third time was the charm for the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, as they took down the Washington Nationals 7-3 in the final game of the series. Baltimore’s bats found life – striking for 11 hits and three home runs from the likes of Gunnar Henderson, Coby Mayo and Colton Cowser.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / May 18

Orioles pitching strategy coach Ryan Klimek wants relievers to have short memories

Entering Sunday’s game, Oriole relievers had allowed 102 runs, eighth most in baseball. That number might be somewhat deceiving because 25 of those runs were allowed in the four most lopsided defeats of the season.

MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / May 17

Orioles Rays Series A Study In Contrasts. Only One Franchise Ever Overachieves

The Tampa Bay Rays are the team the Orioles with they were. The Rays are truly the little engine that could, who routinely shatter expectations and who have some secret sauce with pitching development and who are somehow 30-15, with the best record in the American League.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / May 17

Gunnar Henderson helps Orioles knock off Nationals

Gunnar Henderson had four hits, including a home run, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Nationals 7-3 in Washington on Sunday to avoid the three-game sweep.

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Tommy Pham News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Orioles Add Tommy Pham on Minor League Deal

As injuries continue to mount for the Baltimore Orioles, the team is adding a veteran outfielder to its roster. Jon Heyman of the New York Post first reported Saturday that the Orioles are signing Tommy Pham to a minor league contract.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / May 15

Orioles Can't Hit The Worst Starter In Baseball, Drop Five Below .500 Again

Momentum and such should have been with the Baltimore Orioles, if one is to believe the proverb about the next day’s starting pitching. It’s not that Baltimore’s starter, Shane Baz, has been some prize.

Jordan Westburg News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

Former MLB All-Star is out for the season due to Tommy John surgery

A former All-Star’s 2026 season is over before it even began. Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg is out for the year after undergoing surgery to repair the UCL in his right elbow, according to a report Friday by the Baltimore Sun.

Jordan Westburg News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 15

Jordan Westburg To Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg will undergo elbow surgery and miss the rest of the season, reports Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. Westburg is already on the 60-day injured list and will stay there for the rest of the campaign.

Taylor Ward News / Just Baseball / May 15

The Orioles Have Turned Taylor Ward Into a Brand-New Hitter

The Baltimore Orioles have not gotten off to the start they envisioned. They sit at 20-24 and nine games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East.

Dylan Beavers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13

Orioles Place Dylan Beavers On Injured List

The Orioles placed outfielder Dylan Beavers on the 10-day IL before today’s game against the Yankees with an oblique strain. In a corresponding move, the Orioles recalled catcher Maverick Handley from Double-A Chesapeake.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 13

Kyle Bradish, Orioles blank Yankees to claim series

Kyle Bradish held the New York Yankees to one hit over six innings and Adley Rutschman belted a two-run home run and drove in three total runs as the Baltimore Orioles won the rubber match 7-0 on Wednesday afternoon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Yankees' Max Fried leaves start vs. Orioles with injury

After an excellent start to the season, New York Yankees ace Max Fried has begun to struggle, and Wednesday's outing only added to the recent concerns.

Aaron Boone addresses Gerrit Cole's latest rehab start

Anthony Volpe gets second chance as Yankees' week goes from bad to worse

Cody Bellinger is reminding everyone he's more than just a productive bat

Slumping Yankees remain quiet at the plate in fourth consecutive loss

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Samuel Basallo News / Just Baseball / May 13

Samuel Basallo Is Ready To Help Lead the Orioles’ Offense

Amidst a tough start to the year, the Baltimore Orioles offense has looked like a shell of what was expected of them. The lineup would go from firing on all cylinders one night to not even being able to get the engine started the next game.

Dylan Beavers News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Orioles Scratch Dylan Beavers From Lineup With Injury

This isn't good news for the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles scratched center fielder Dylan Beavers from their lineup on Tuesday due to right oblique discomfort, per Matt Weyrich of the Baltimore Sun.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 11

Slumping Yankees remain quiet at the plate in fourth consecutive loss

After a red-hot start to the 2026 season, the New York Yankees are beginning to cool.

Orioles spoil Yankees pitching gem with late homer

Padres' Manny Machado breaks out of slump with monumental home run

On deck: Cubs-Braves, Mookie Betts return, fall of Astros, Blue Jays

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Anthony Nunez News / HITC / May 11

Anthony Nunez steals the spotlight with unusual gender reveal during Orioles game

The Baltimore Orioles challenged the odds on Mother’s Day, beating the Athletics 2-1 despite managing only six hits and two runs in a tense series finale at Camden Yards.

Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11

Orioles pitcher’s gender reveal during a game is tough to beat

Baltimore Orioles reliever Anthony Nunez got the job done on the mound and more during Sunday’s series finale against the Athletics at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md.

Taylor Ward News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10

Orioles’ Taylor Ward makes franchise history thanks to his uniquely patient eye

The Baltimore Orioles are in action this afternoon against the visiting Athletics, and some team history was made in the process. Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward, who is playing in his first year with the organization after being acquired via trade from the Los Angeles Angels, was walked for the 40th time this season.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / May 6

The Orioles Are Perpetually Let Down By Their Rotation

If there were one word that could describe the Baltimore Orioles‘ season so far, it would be this: inconsistent. The team’s April 30 doubleheader against the Houston Astros was a great example of this inconsistency.