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Orioles, Blue Jays still have something to play for -- barely

The Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles have quite a bit in common as they meet this week. They're both in desperate mode. The teams will clash in the second game of a three-game series Tuesday night in Baltimore.

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MLB roundup: Pete Alonso hits HRs 39, 40 as Orioles top Jays

Pete Alonso's second home run of the game and 40th of the season lifted the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 comeback victory against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays in the opener of a three-game series Monday night.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Pete Alonso News / Field Level Media / September 21

Pete Alonso's late home run lifts Orioles over Blue Jays

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 21

Calling the Pen: Orioles’ Albernaz went too far in his criticism of Jeremiah Jackson

Back in April, Jeremiah Jackson hit a foul ball into the Orioles’ dugout that broke the jaw of manager Craig Albernaz. The Orioles would go on to win that game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on a grand slam by Jackson.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Blue Jays vs Orioles Weather Delay: When Will the Game Start?

The Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles were scheduled to open their three-game series Monday night at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, but the weather has pushed the start of the game back.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / September 21

Orioles vs. Blue Jays discussion

Update: The Orioles announced that tonight’s game will start in a delay. The team said it would announce updates as they become available. The Orioles postseason hopes have all but vanished, but they’ll still play the remainder of their schedule.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 21

Orioles wait on Alexander while Holliday is unlikely to return in 2026; Albernaz seeks higher standards; O’s-Blue Jays lineup

José Barrero is in the Orioles’ lineup at second base for Monday night’s game. Barrero will be the 60th player used by the team. Barrero is with the Orioles because two players, Blaze Alexander and Jackson Holliday, are on the 10-day injured list.

Jackson Chourio News / Larry Brown Sports / September 21

Jackson Chourio makes MLB history in win against the Orioles

Sunday was a historic day for the Milwaukee Brewers in more ways than one. By completing a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 3-0 win in the series finale at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md., the Brewers set a new franchise record for most wins in a season.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Baltimore Orioles News / CBSSports.com / September 21

Blue Jays vs. Orioles MLB picks: Losing AL East team Monday can all but forget about postseason baseball

The Blue Jays visit the Orioles in essentially an elimination game Monday

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / September 21

As Orioles’ focus shifts towards 2027, here are three top priorities

Mathematically, the Orioles’ playoff chances will remain alive for another couple of days, at least. Realistically, the 2026 season will soon be ending in supreme disappointment.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / September 21

Orioles minor league recap 9/21: Trace Bright pitches a dud in Norfolk’s finale

Triple-A: Charlotte Knights (CWS) 7, Norfolk Tides 4 A tough year for Trace Bright concluded with another dud, as the 25-year-old right-hander gave up six runs on three home runs in four innings.

MLB News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 21

Orioles on brink of elimination after 2nd straight shutout loss, 3-0 to Brewers

A long day for Baltimore sports fans ended more than nine hours after it started with losses by both the Ravens and the Orioles. The Orioles’ season, which ends next Sunday in disappointment, had a few interesting story lines.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / September 20

Bautista returns, but Orioles bats provide no support again in 3-0 loss to Brewers

Another pitiful showing from the Orioles offense wasted an impressive Brandon Young start, and likely put the final nail in their 2026 coffin, as the O’s lost 3-0 to the Brewers on Sunday night in Baltimore.

MLB News / Camden Chat / September 20

Orioles vs Brewers discussion

The Orioles have reached the point where they need to be absolutely perfect from this point out, and even that likely won’t be enough to sneak them into the playoffs.

MLB News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 20

Bautista was determined to return this season; Orioles-Brewers lineups

Félix Bautista was activated before Saturday’s game though he didn’t pitch in it. When Bautista appears in a game, it will be the first appearance for the 31-year-old since July 20th, 2025.

Mike Elias News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 20

Mike Elias Expects To Remain With Orioles, Could Expand Front Office

Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias was promoted to that role leading into the 2025 season. Since then, the team has gone 150-167 (.473) and may finish last in the AL East for the second consecutive season.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 20

Calling the Pen: Not the best time for Orioles to announce Albernaz is coming back

This wasn’t a good weekend to announce that Craig Albernaz would be returning as manager. The announcement was made as awkwardly as Rece Hinds’ attempt to catch a fly ball by Joey Ortiz that he misplayed into a triple.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 19

Orioles announce plethora of roster moves amid playoff push

The Baltimore Orioles have been making changes both at the top and on the field. Their assistant GM, Sig Mejdal, left the analytics department, and now, on the field, they are switching things up before the playoffs.

Mike Elias News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 19

Mike Elias's Words Today Guarantee 2027 Is Over For The Orioles Before It Begins

The Baltimore Orioles are no longer a public trust. They are an investment-holding asset in a portfolio full of them overseen by a few private equity billionaires who to this point have been far more passionate about breaking the MLB Players Association and getting a salary cap in place than they are about pennants or parades.

Ryan Helsley News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19