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Pete Alonso blasts 30th homer of season as Orioles take down Rays

Pete Alonso blasts 30th homer of season as Orioles take down Rays

Dylan Beavers homered for the third game in a row and Pete Alonso's 30th home run of the season broke a tie to spark the Baltimore Orioles past the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.

Trevor Rogers News / Camden Chat / August 21

Orioles end skid, ride Rogers to 5-3 win over Rays

All the Orioles needed to break their four-game skid was another game against the Rays. They took the opener of the weekend series with their division foe 5-3 on Friday night as Trevor Rogers twirled a gem, Pete Alonso hit the go-ahead homer, and the bullpen locked things down late.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 21
Orioles Snap Four-Game Losing Streak And Continue Mastery Of Rays

Orioles Snap Four-Game Losing Streak And Continue Mastery Of Rays

There is not much the 2026 Baltimore Orioles can get right, but give them credit – they own the Rays. After nearly sweeping a four-game series at Tampa earlier this week, the reeling Orioles snapped their four-game losing streak with a comeback win over Tampa yet again.

Pete Alonso News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21
Orioles’ Pete Alonso hits impressive offensive mark for the sixth-straight season

Orioles’ Pete Alonso hits impressive offensive mark for the sixth-straight season

The Baltimore Orioles signed Pete Alonso before this season, hoping he could provide needed power in their lineup. Baltimore had an intriguing core at the time, with Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson leading the way.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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Baltimore Orioles News / Viral Sports News / August 21
Orioles Surprisingly Part Ways With 36-Year-Old Veteran

Orioles Surprisingly Part Ways With 36-Year-Old Veteran

The Baltimore Orioles designated right-hander Albert Suárez for assignment on Friday to create a roster spot for the recall of reliever Anthony Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

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.

MLB News / Camden Chat / August 21

Orioles vs. Rays discussion

Last weekend, the Orioles got everybody’s hopes up by winning the first three games against the Rays. They’ve spent the days since stumbling around and not doing a whole lot and so they’ve squandered the opportunity they created for themselves to stay ahead of the wild card competition.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 21

Bautista ready for rehab stint at Chesapeake; Orioles designate Suárez for assignment, recall Nunez; Wells returns

Félix Bautista threw a bullpen session on Friday, and the next step in his rehabilitation from his August 2025 rotator cuff and labrum surgery will be a rehab assignment at Double-A Chesapeake.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / August 21
Orioles Make Roster Move After 4th Straight Loss

Orioles Make Roster Move After 4th Straight Loss

The Baltimore Orioles made a bullpen change Friday after losing their fourth straight game. The club recalled right-handed reliever Anthony Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk and designated veteran swingman Albert Suárez for assignment.

Mike Elias News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 21
Former MLB GM Has A Plan To Bring 'The Oriole Way' Back To Baltimore

Former MLB GM Has A Plan To Bring 'The Oriole Way' Back To Baltimore

Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias has lost touch with "The Oriole Way." Perhaps he never had it. As many fans and analysts are aware by now, Elias and his front-office team prioritize data analytics and performance optimization through algorithms.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21
Orioles Designate Albert Suárez For Assignment

Orioles Designate Albert Suárez For Assignment

The Orioles announced that they have recalled right-hander Anthony Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk. Fellow righty Albert Suárez has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

Samuel Basallo News / Camden Chat / August 21

Orioles fans think Basallo’s return will have the biggest impact

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 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 21
Orioles Rematch With Rays Could Have Quite A Different Outcome

Orioles Rematch With Rays Could Have Quite A Different Outcome

The Orioles went into Tampa last weekend and delivered their most shocking results of another horrible Mike Elias-led season, taking three of four and coming excruciatingly close to a four-game sweep.

Jackson Holliday News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 21
Jackson Holliday Could Be The Answer To The Orioles 2027 Centerfield Question

Jackson Holliday Could Be The Answer To The Orioles 2027 Centerfield Question

The Orioles have myriad issues they need to fix as an organization and many around the league believe they have almost no chance to correct them if Mike Elias remains in charge of baseball operations.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21
Orioles manager takes full blame for nightmare series vs. Yankees

Orioles manager takes full blame for nightmare series vs. Yankees

Craig Albernaz isn’t looking for excuses. After the Baltimore Orioles were swept by the New York Yankees, the rookie manager put the team’s inability to string together consistent baseball squarely on his own shoulders.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20
Michael Kay dropped a deranged line during Yankees-Orioles game

Michael Kay dropped a deranged line during Yankees-Orioles game

Michael Kay was acting up a bit in the booth during Thursday’s game. The Baltimore Orioles hosted the New York Yankees on Thursday at Oriole Park in Baltimore, Md.

Austin Wynns News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20
Austin Wynns Elects Free Agency

Austin Wynns Elects Free Agency

Veteran catcher Austin Wynns cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Rangers, the team announced. He rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Round Rock and has instead chosen to become a free agent.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20
Orioles' Chris Bassitt rips MLB, shares theory about potential Pete Alonso go-ahead home run

Orioles' Chris Bassitt rips MLB, shares theory about potential Pete Alonso go-ahead home run

O's starting pitcher and MLBPA executive subcommittee member Chris Bassitt has ripped MLB for having inadequate technology to review plays like Pete Alonzo's would-be go-ahead homer, which was ruled foul. 

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20
Pete Alonso reflects on Mets exit ahead of future return to Citi Field

Pete Alonso reflects on Mets exit ahead of future return to Citi Field

Slugger Pete Alonso and his Baltimore Orioles have their hands full with the New York Yankees this week, but New York reporters pressed the Polar Bear about his return to Shea to face the Mets in a few weeks. 

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20
What Alonso was told about potential go-ahead home run in loss to Yankees

What Orioles' Pete Alonso was told about potential go-ahead home run in loss to Yankees

While New York ended Wednesday in possession of the American League's top wild-card playoff berth, 61-66 Baltimore fell 1.5 games back of the final wild-card spot.

Orioles' Pete Alonso on offensive surge since All-Star break
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Samuel Basallo News / Field Level Media / August 19
Orioles reinstate C Samuel Basallo (shoulder) to active roster

Orioles reinstate C Samuel Basallo (shoulder) to active roster

The Baltimore Orioles activated catcher Samuel Basallo from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and immediately inserted him into the starting lineup as the clean-up hitter/first baseman against the visiting New York Yankees.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / August 20
Orioles’ Pete Alonso has a request for MLB after controversial call

Orioles’ Pete Alonso has a request for MLB after controversial call

Baltimore Orioles slugger Pete Alonso is asking MLB for a change after a controversial home run call in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees.   

What Alonso was told about potential go-ahead home run in loss to Yankees
Chris Bassitt rips MLB, shares theory about potential Alonso go-ahead HR
Alonso reflects on Mets exit ahead of future return to Citi Field
Steve Cohen sends message to Andy Green about Mets' managerial opening
Michael Kay dropped a deranged line during Yankees-Orioles game
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18
Longtime Orioles player Trey Mancini retires after inspirational MLB career

Longtime Orioles player Trey Mancini retires after inspirational MLB career

Mancini has officially announced his retirement from MLB following his comeback with the Los Angeles Angels this season.

Carlos Rodon returns from IL as Yankees attempt to slow Orioles
Late rally lets Rays eke out series finale against Orioles
Orioles in playoff spot for first time since April — but will it last?
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Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / August 16
Orioles in playoff spot for first time since April — but will it last?

Orioles in playoff spot for first time since April — but will it last?

The race for the third wild-card spot in the American League is turning into a complete free-for-all.

Orioles post 7-run inning, top Rays
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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 16
Orioles post 7-run inning, top Rays

Orioles post 7-run inning, top Rays

Colton Cowser, Jackson Holliday and Christian Encarnacion-Strand drove in all seven runs in an explosive sixth inning as the Baltimore Orioles won another contest against first-place Tampa Bay, bouncing the Rays 10-2 on Sunday afternoon in St.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14
Orioles Reinstate Chris Bassitt From 60-Day IL

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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