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Four Takeaways From Orioles First Half That Will Make Them Deadline Sellers

The Orioles are what we told you they would be. The same fundamentally broken, low IQ baseball operation they have always been under Mike Elias. We projected a .500 season and they are six-under, now 82 games into a 162-game slog.

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Peter Schmuck: How the Orioles went from ecstasy to embarrassment on a sunny afternoon in Anaheim

If you believe the baseball axiom that no game is more important than any other during on the regular MLB schedule, you can stop reading this right now and enjoy a day off from what remains a very frustrating and befuddling Orioles season.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 25

Orioles minor league recap 6/25: Watts-Brown dazzles in Baysox loss

One bad inning sunk the Tides in this one. The top of the third inning saw the Bulls send 11 batters to the plate and score all six of their runs for the game off of five hits (including a two-run homer), two walks, and a hit by pitch.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 25

Orioles news: Rutschman, Holliday updates; another bad loss

Hello, friends. The west coast road trip of disappointment is finally over. At times, it seemed like it could have been something better than it was. If only the Orioles had scored more than six runs in three games against the Mariners.

Cam Schlittler News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB playoff debut strikeouts leaders' quiz

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Trevor Rogers News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / June 25

Orioles’ Trevor Rogers: ‘We’re just as frustrated as anybody because we know the talent…in this room’

Trevor Rogers will start Friday night’s game against the Washington Nationals. The 28-year-old left-hander was voted Most Valuable Oriole last year when he had a 1.81 ERA in 18 starts.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Pete Alonso News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25

Mets fans bust out harsh two-word chant during team's awful six-error game

New York Mets fans are really going through it right now.

Carlos Mendoza had strong words after Kodai Senga’s ugly start

Mets make big Kodai Senga decision

The '1969 Miracle Mets' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 24

The Orioles Rookie Skipper Is Absolutely Part Of The Problem. Just Not Nearly The Biggest Part

A good manager might only be worth a handful of games each season. That’s what MLB general managers, who have amassed considerable power in the last decade and put the owners in their back pockets, would have you believe.

Craig Albernaz News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 24

Orioles Manager Craig Albernaz Yanks Starter Early And Pays Price In Collapse To Angels

Rookie manager Craig Albernaz, yet to establish himself in any way at the MLB level, and overmatched in many series he’s skippered, might need some tough love.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 24

Orioles embarrass themselves in extra innings, lose 7-6 to Angels

The 2026 Orioles have played plenty of dumb, bad baseball. But the 10th inning of this 7-6 loss to the Angels on Wednesday afternoon in Anaheim may take the title for the absolute worst moment of the entire season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 24

Orioles embrace season's second half, starting with finale vs. Angels

The Baltimore Orioles finished the first half of the season with a 38-43 record and in fourth place in the American League East, 10 1/2 games out of first place.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 23

Scoring Early Means Everything To The Orioles. It Must Happen More Frequently

The Baltimore Orioles will attempt to win four games in a row for the first time this season against the struggling Angels Tuesday night with a poor starter on the mound for their opponents.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 23

Which Oriole is most deserving of an All-Star nod?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Orioles fans and fans across the country.

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The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 23

Grading the Orioles’ offseason moves at the 2026 halfway point

After tonight’s game with the Angels, the Orioles will officially reach the 81-game mark of their 2026 campaign. Heading into Game 81, it’s safe to say that the first half of the O’s season has largely been disappointing.

Kyle Bradish News / Field Level Media / June 23

Kyle Bradish strikes out nine as Orioles shut down Angels

Kyle Bradish struck out nine over eight shutout innings and Taylor Ward and Coby Mayo each homered to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series on Monday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Blaze Alexander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Orioles’ Blaze Alexander exits Angels clash with apparent injury

The Baltimore Orioles were forced into an unusual defensive adjustment Monday night after Blaze Alexander exited their game against the Los Angeles Angels with apparent right knee discomfort.

Chadwick Tromp News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 22

Orioles Select Chadwick Tromp

The Orioles announced they’ve selected Chadwick Tromp onto the MLB roster just before the start of tonight’s game in Anaheim. They designated outfielder Michael Siani for assignment to open space on the active and 40-man rosters.

Jackson Holliday News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Orioles’ Jackson Holliday gets 100% real on his injury concern

Baseball is such a momentum-based sport, and Jackson Holliday just hasn’t been able to gain any momentum this year. The Baltimore Orioles star was once the top prospect in all of baseball, but his MLB career has been underwhelming up to this point.

Adley Rutschman News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Orioles Place Adley Rutschman on Concussion IL, Recall Speedy Outfielder

The Baltimore Orioles will be without their starting catcher for at least a week. Less than two hours before Saturday evening’s game at Dodger Stadium, Orioles manager Craig Albernaz announced that Adley Rutschman was going on the seven-day concussion injured list.

Gunnar Henderson News / Just Baseball / June 19

The Orioles Need Gunnar Henderson To Find Himself

The Baltimore Orioles‘ season feels like a horror movie that refuses to end. Every time it looks like they’re about to escape danger, another setback pulls them right back in.

Ryan Helsley News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Orioles Make Ryan Helsley Announcement Before Mariners Game

The Baltimore Orioles are getting a major boost in their bullpen. The Orioles activated closer Ryan Helsley from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned relief pitcher Anthony Nunez to Triple-A Norfolk.

Brandon Young News / Just Baseball / June 16

Brandon Young Has Been the Orioles’ Saving Grace

Heading into the 2026 season, the Baltimore Orioles‘ rotation was seen as the team’s biggest wild card. Uncertainty surrounding what the O’s could get out of their new signings and existing talent made the group difficult to project.

Baltimore Orioles News / New Baseball Media / June 15

2026 Cape Cod League Preview: Falmouth Commodores

Our latest 2026 Cape Cod League team preview takes us to the Falmouth Commodores. Among the notable names on the Commodores is a left-handed pitcher who you might hear a lot of very soon, plus some other interesting college pitchers & hitters.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / June 14

'They Were Trying To Get Payback' – Gunnar Henderson Says Ron Marinaccio’s HBP Was Intentional

Gunnar Henderson established himself among the best shortstops over his first few seasons in the MLB. But Henderson had a slightly underwhelming campaign last year while the Baltimore Orioles finished in last place in the American League East.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 12

Gunnar Henderson joins Orioles legends with monumental HR

Continuously proving to be a player for the Baltimore Orioles to keep building around, Gunnar Henderson reached a major career milestone on Friday night.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski dominates Phillies with one of best starts of MLB season

Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk provides immediate impact in return vs. Yankees

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani could bring home new award in 2026

Giants rookie passes Roberto Clemente in MLB history books with walk-off grand slam

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Total Pro Sports / June 12

MLB Rumors: Baltimore Orioles Predicted To Part Ways With Outfielder

The Baltimore Orioles were keen to make a swift return to playoff contention following a hugely underwhelming campaign last year. President of baseball operations Mike Elias made several high-profile additions to bolster the team in different areas.

Baltimore Orioles News / The Lead / June 11

Who Should the Orioles Target in the 2026 MLB Draft?

The air is getting cleaner, birds are chirping, and the sun is shining brightly. We’re officially nearing the middle of the baseball season as the summer months come in.