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Final Look: Ranking the Baltimore Orioles Best Trade Deadline Options

The MLB trade deadline arrives on Monday evening, just two days from now. Many Baltimore Orioles fans have been wondering how president of baseball operations Mike Elias will approach this crucial time in the season.

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Orioles “Open-Minded” About Buying Or Selling At Deadline, Rutschman Trade

July was the Orioles’ first winning month of 2026, as Baltimore’s impressive 15-8 record over the last 31 days improved the team’s record to 54-56. The

Gunnar Henderson News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Gunnar Henderson Sends Message Amid Exciting Orioles Development

The Baltimore Orioles have found their way back into the American League Wild Card race after a tough start to the season. The team sits at a 54-56 record following an exhilarating comeback win against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 1

Orioles Trade Deadline Big Board: Ranking the Best Fits by Need, Cost & Likelihood

Let’s be real, this exercise, at the MLB level, is only regarding players the Orioles will ship out. Feckless-and-failed top baseball exec Mike Elias of course changed his tune about his roster with the trade deadline mere days away.

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The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Orioles’ Colin Selby Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery; Ryan Mountcastle Suffers Oblique Strain

Colin Selby‘s 2026 season will end without a single pitch thrown, as Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias told reporters (including Roch

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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.

Dean Kremer News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Twins Acquire Dean Kremer from The Orioles

The Minnesota Twins are remaining active in the trade market. After acquiring lefty reliever A.J. Minter from the New York Mets, the Twins have traded for starting pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for outfielder prospect Jhomnardo Reyes.

Reed Trimble News / Camden Chat / August 1

Orioles minor league recap 8/1: Trimble homers twice but affiliates get swept

This game headed to extra innings tied at three and ended in a 9-6 final. It was a rough night at the office for Tides reliever Cameron Weston, who coughed up six runs in the top of the 10th, which featured five consecutive RBI singles.

Yennier Cano News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 1

Orioles Announce Two-Year Extension With RHP Yennier Cano

The Baltimore Orioles have inked another extension with one of their players. Baltimore agreed to terms on a two-year extension for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, along with a club option for right-handed pitcher Yennier Cano.

Dean Kremer News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 1

What the Dean Kremer Trade Means And Which Oriole Is Going Next

We already knew the Orioles want to sell and intended to sell and were going to sell at least to some degree, going back in May (when we called for Mike Elias to be fired so someone else could oversee the work to be done).

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 1

Orioles take on visiting Phillies, aiming for third straight victory

The Baltimore Orioles have found enough ways to stay in the chase for an American League wild card. The recent formula has come in the form of comebacks this week.

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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 / Camden Chat / August 1

Orioles news: Hot stove already heating up in Baltimore

Good morning Birdland, It’s been a busy 36 hours or so in the warehouse! On Thursday evening, the Orioles acquired catcher Jake Rogers from the Tigers in exchange for minor league pitcher Zane Barnhart.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 1

Henderson’s 2-run triple lifts Orioles past Phillies, 6-4, as wild-card race tightens; Kremer traded to Twins

Before Friday night’s game, president of baseball operations Mike Elias emphasized how important the three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies was with the trade deadline coming on Monday at 6 p.m.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 1

One Trade That Could Quietly Change the Orioles Playoff Outlook

Of all the names being considered to be shipped out of Birdland, with the Orioles one of the worst teams in MLB since June of 2024, journeyman reliever Rico Garcia is pretty far down the list.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31

Twins continue to build rotation in trade with Orioles

In what has been a fairly quiet 2026 MLB trade deadline so far, the Minnesota Twins continued to make noise in rebuilding their pitching ahead of what they hope will be a run to the American League postseason.

Potential Orioles trade chip staying put with extension

Tigers' Tarik Skubal has a preferred trade destination

Mets pull off trade for the son of a former fan favorite

Dodgers are keeping two players off the table in trade talks

Phillies, Blue Jays emerging as possible partners in blockbuster trade

Yankees reportedly place two pitchers on the trade block

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Orioles Trade Dean Kremer To Twins

The Orioles and Twins announced a trade sending starting pitcher Dean Kremer to Minnesota in exchange for outfield prospect Jhomnardo Reyes . Minnesota transferred starter Mike Paredes to the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 31

Four-run seventh propels Orioles past reeling Phillies

Gunnar Henderson's two-run triple with two outs in the seventh inning lifted the Baltimore Orioles past the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 in the opener of a three-game series Friday night.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 31

Orioles Show Fight In Comeback Win As Their GM Threatens To Quit On Another Season

In the movie “Major League” the upstart Cleveland baseball team - whose owner had bailed on them and was content for them to lose to save money and relocate to Florida - put a cardboard likeness of said owner in their clubhouse and ripped a piece of clothes off it after every surprising win.

Taylor Ward News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 31

Orioles’ Taylor Ward has just 7 home runs. Here’s why I’d still trade for him in a heartbeat

The Baltimore Orioles are not guaranteed to sell at the MLB trade deadline. They also are not guaranteed to buy. In fact, the O’s may do a little bit of both.

Adley Rutschman News / Field Level Media / July 31

Bye, bye birds? O's prez hopeful team can retain C Adley Rutschman

Is Adley Rutschman available at the trade deadline if the Baltimore Orioles hear an offer they like? When questions about the catcher's future with Baltimore came up Friday afternoon, Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias didn't say yes.

Yennier Cano News / Yardbarker / July 31

Potential Orioles trade chip staying put with extension

A late bloomer, he established himself as one of the premier setup men in the game during an All-Star showing in 2023.

Orioles latest team to look to straddle line between buying and selling

Yankees' catching search includes division rival

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Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / July 30

Orioles latest team to look to straddle line between buying and selling

Although the Orioles have played better during July, they are still in a difficult spot. As such, reports have come out that the Orioles are looking to be buyers and sellers ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / July 30

Kyle Bradish’s Journey to Becoming the Orioles’ Highest-Paid Pitcher

In the midst of an underwhelming and frustrating year, the Baltimore Orioles have made another move showing their faith in this group of players. On July 18, the Orioles announced that righty Kyle Bradish signed a five-year extension worth $90 million, making him the highest-paid pitcher in franchise history.

Adley Rutschman News / Yardbarker / July 29

Yankees' catching search includes division rival

The catcher position has been a sore spot for the New York Yankees throughout the 2026 season. A deal with a division rival could provide the upgrade they need.

Angels trade a former 20-HR hitter to a division rival

Interesting Rafael Devers twist emerges ahead of the trade deadline

Red Sox player suffers broken wrist just days after being traded

Insider urges Red Sox to pursue blockbuster Jeremy Pena trade

Three first basemen the Phillies should consider trading for

Mets are reportedly desperate to get rid of one player

Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29

Orioles considering unconventional deadline approach

The Baltimore Orioles came into Wednesday with a 52-56 record, which means their hopes of an American League Wild Card spot are shrinking. However, it seems the Orioles are considering buying and selling at the MLB trade deadline on August 3, according to MLB Network insider Jon Morosi.

Baltimore Orioles News / Trade Talk Sports / July 29

Orioles Open to Breaking Up Their Young Core?

Not too long ago, the Baltimore Orioles were one of the best young and upcoming teams in MLB with a seemingly bright future ahead of them. After winning the AL East in 2023, however, things have only gone downhill since, and barring a surge down the stretch, they appear poised to miss the playoffs for a second consecutive season.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 28

Orioles-Tigers game interrupted by the wildest squirrel chase ever

The best action from Monday’s game between the Baltimore Orioles and Detroit Tigers came courtesy of one very elusive squirrel. The squirrel spiced up the 7th-inning stretch by invading the field and forcing the grounds crew into panic mode at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 22