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Nothing Will Get Easier For Slumping Orioles Lineup At Dodgers Stadium

The Orioles’ erratic and enigmatic lineup found things particularly difficult in Seattle this week. It’s likely going to be even tougher this weekend in Los Angeles.

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Why are the Orioles a (not even quite) .500 Team?

I shouldn’t mislead you: the Orioles are not hovering at .500 right now, because they’re actually sitting at 35-41 (.461), fourth in the AL East, staring up at the Yankees, Rays, and even the Blue Jays.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 19

Orioles minor league recap 6/19: Shorebirds score 10 runs, still lose by 11

The Tides took a 5-3 lead into the ninth inning but allowed two to tie and were walked off in the bottom of the 10th. Norfolk got on the board first with two runs in the second.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 19

Orioles news: Cal Ripken is coming to (maybe) help

Good morning, Camden Chatters. Another series, another series loss. The O’s dropped the opening leg of their three-city road trip with a 2-0 shutout loss to the Mariners yesterday, which you can read about in my game recap if you’re so inclined.

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The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

Can you name the last player to hit a single, double, triple and home run in one game for every MLB franchise? Five minutes are on the clock.

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Shohei Ohtani News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / June 19

Orioles will get to see Ohtani hit but not pitch this weekend

The Orioles will begin a three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night, and as usual, Dodger Stadium will be loud and full. The Orioles will face the two-time defending world champions but won’t have to face Shohei Ohtani on the mound.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Adley Rutschman News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Orioles Make Adley Rutschman Announcement After Mariners Game

The Baltimore Orioles could not have hoped for a better season from switch-hitting catcher Adley Rutschman. After an underwhelming and injury-filled 2025, Rutschman has responded in a big way.

MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 18

Orioles Shutout For First Time This Season And Drop Series At Seattle

Had the Orioles managed anything other than losing this series in Seattle it would have qualified as fairly shocking. And this series was, in fact, totally on brand.

MLB News / Camden Chat / June 18

O’s offense no-shows again in rubber game loss to M’s, 3-0

If I had asked you this morning to name the only team in Major League Baseball that hadn’t yet been shut out this season, how many guesses would it have taken you to arrive at the Orioles?

Blaze Alexander News / Stadium Rant / June 18

Why Blaze Alexander Should Be Playing Every Day for the 2026 Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles ‘ acquisition of Blaze Alexander before the 2026 season went largely under the radar. He was only a utility guy for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024 and 2025.

Ryan Helsley News / Field Level Media / June 18

O's happy to have closer Ryan Helsley back, face M's in finale

With the Baltimore Orioles leading by three runs in the top of the ninth inning Wednesday at Seattle, closer Ryan Helsley began warming up. Activated from the injured list a day earlier after being out since late April with right elbow inflammation, Helsley was eager to build on his strong start to the season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 18

Kyle Bradish fans career-best 12 as Orioles top Mariners

Gunnar Henderson and Jackson Holliday homered and Kyle Bradish struck out a career-high 12 in 7 2/3 strong innings as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the host Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Wednesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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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.

Adley Rutschman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 15

Yankees and 2 other teams who must pursue trade for Orioles’ Adley Rutschman

The Baltimore Orioles’ 2026 season has not gone according to plan. Baltimore is 34-39 overall and in fourth place in the American League East standings.

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.

Gunnar Henderson News / Field Level Media / June 13

Orioles' Gunnar Henderson eager to continue power surge vs. Padres

Gunnar Henderson has shed some of the frustration from early in the season and now the Baltimore Orioles shortstop is aiming on more achievements. Henderson could be front and center again heading into the middle contest of a three-game series against the visiting San Diego Padres on Saturday.

Weston Wilson News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 13

Weston Wilson Elects Free Agency

The Orioles announced that utility player Weston Wilson elected free agency. Baltimore designated him for assignment last week when they selected catcher Sam Huff onto the MLB roster.

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

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