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Jackson Holliday News / Viral Sports News / August 15

Baltimore Orioles Make Decision on Struggling Jackson Holliday

The Baltimore Orioles opened their series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a hard-fought 6-5 win on Friday and now turn their attention to the second contest of the three-game set.

Kyson Witherspoon News / Camden Chat / August 15

Orioles minor league recap 8/15: Witherspoon K’s 9 for Frederick

Weird fact alert: every run in this game scored on a two-run homer. Luis De León pitched a fine game for Norfolk, allowing two runs in five innings. The damage was done by old friend Maverick Handley, who is playing for Gwinnett.

Gunnar Henderson News / Camden Chat / August 15

Orioles fans split on Gunnar being good player for team again

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Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 15

Orioles news: O’s back within one game of final wild card spot

Good morning Birdland, That win felt pretty good! The 6-5 victory over the division-leading Rays, paired with losses by the Tigers, Twins, and Rangers moved the O’s to within just one game of the final wild card spot in the American League.

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Gunnar Henderson News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 15

Henderson has 4-hit game from 5-hole in Orioles’ 6-5 win over Rays

The last time the Orioles played at Tropicana Field they were swept in three games. On May 20th, they allowed four runs in the bottom of the eighth, blowing a 3-1 lead.

Gunnar Henderson News / Field Level Media / August 14

Gunnar Henderson homers in 4-hit night as Orioles end Rays' win streak

Gunnar Henderson went 4-for-4 with a two-run homer as the Baltimore Orioles edged Tampa Bay 6-5 on Friday in St. Petersburg, Fla., snapping the Rays' nine-game winning streak.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 14

Pete Alonso ready to become ‘right-handed Schwarber’ after Orioles’ lineup change

The Baltimore Orioles are playing the Tampa Bay Rays in an American League East clash on Friday night. The O’s made a change in their lineup for the game, as first baseman Pete Alonso is leading off for the first time in his big league career.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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Pete Alonso News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Pete Alonso Reacts to Unexpected Orioles Decision

Pete Alonso is embracing a new challenge after the Baltimore Orioles made a surprising lineup change ahead of Friday night's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Chris Bassitt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 14

Orioles make big Chris Bassitt roster move for Rays clash

The Baltimore Orioles are bringing veteran starting pitcher Chris Bassitt back for Friday night’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays, the team announced.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Viral Sports News / August 14

Baltimore Orioles Make All-Star Pitcher Move Before Rays Series

The Baltimore Orioles have activated right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt from the 60-day injured list, restoring a veteran presence to their rotation as the team continues its push in a competitive American League landscape.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

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.

Joseph Dzierwa News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 13

Orioles Pitching Prospect Joseph Dzierwa Continues to Dominate Double-A Hitters

One of the Baltimore Orioles' top pitching prospects, left-hander Joseph Dzierwa, twirled another gem in his latest outing for the Double-A Chesapeake Baysox.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 13

The Orioles Are Going To Hobble Mightily Down The Stretch. Here's Why

I’m going to let you in on a little secret - the Baltimore Orioles aren’t going to go on many (any?) tears where they win seven out of 10 games. I know

Gunnar Henderson News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Gunnar Henderson Speaks on Three-Hit Game

Baltimore OriolesshortstopGunnar Henderson is enduring the worst season of his career in 2026. Through 119 games, the 25-year-old is slashing an uncharacteristic .216/.296/.392 with 19 home runs and 49 RBI.

Yohel Pozo News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Orioles Get Update on Injured Player After Twins Game

The Baltimore Orioles avoided what could have been a costly injury Tuesday night after backup catcher Yohel Pozo received encouraging medical results following an early exit against the Minnesota Twins.

Samuel Basallo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11

Orioles get big Samuel Basallo injury update amid shoulder recovery

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo is currently recovering from right shoulder inflammation. The Orioles are hoping to have the catcher return sooner rather than later.

Joseph Dzierwa News / Just Baseball / August 7

Inside Joseph Dzierwa’s Rise Through the Orioles’ System

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Wehiwa Aloy News / Just Baseball / August 6

Wehiwa Aloy Takes His First Professional Season One Step at a Time

Coming into the 2025 MLB Draft, few teams around the league were prepared to make as much noise as the Baltimore Orioles. With four first-round picks, the Orioles were set to land multiple top talents in the class, and they were prepared to strike when they went on the clock.

Chadwick Tromp News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5

Chadwick Tromp Elects Free Agency

The Orioles announced yesterday that catcher Chadwick Tromp elected free agency after going unclaimed on outright waivers. Baltimore had designated him for assignment last week.

Craig Albernaz News / Just Baseball / August 5

Orioles Manager Craig Albernaz Reacts to Trade Deadline Sell-Off

BALTIMORE, Md. — The trade deadline is an emotional day for all involved in the game of baseball. Some teams choose to buy contributors to enhance their odds of making the playoffs, while others sell to load up players that could provide future value.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 4

Adley Rutschman trade gets sarcastic seal of approval from Red Sox fan favorite

Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow sent a shocking package that included two of the organization's top prospects to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for former No. 1 overall pick and three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman.

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Adley Rutschman News / EasySportz / August 4

Breaking Down the Orioles’ Massive Adley Rutschman Haul

Trading away the face of your franchise is never easy, but if the Orioles were going to move Adley Rutschman, they made sure they got a premium return.