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Leody Taveras, Orioles complete sweep of skidding Royals

Leody Taveras homered and later drove in the tiebreaking run as the Baltimore Orioles completed a three-game sweep of the visiting Kansas City Royals, heading into the All-Star break on a season-best four-game winning streak thanks to an 8-2 victory Sunday afternoon.

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Orioles finally win four in a row in completing sweep of Royals

The Orioles finally did it. They finally won a fourth straight game in the 2026 season. It was long past ridiculous that they hadn’t, as the team had seven three-game winning streaks that they did not manage to turn into a four-or-more-game winning streak.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 12

Orioles Finally Win 4 In A Row And Complete Sweep Of Royals

If ever the Baltimore Orioles were going to complete a win streak of even four-straight games, Sunday was going to be the day with the lowly Royals still in town.

Ryan Helsley News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 12

Orioles closer Ryan Helsley avoids elbow surgery, but not long IL stint

The Baltimore Orioles are sitting in last place in the American League East. The Orioles also recently just placed closer Ryan Helsley on the IL with elbow inflammation.

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

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The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

MLB News / Camden Chat / July 12

Orioles vs. Royals discussion

Here we go again. The Orioles have won three straight games and are trying to make it four in a row. Can they do it? They have had seven previous opportunities to win a fourth in a row this season and they have failed every time.

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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.

Jimmy Anderson News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / July 12

Orioles select shortstop Jimmy Anderson, Alabama lefty Zane Adams in 5th, 6th round; O’s-Royals lineups

The second and final day of Major League Baseball’s amateur draft has begun. The Orioles’ first selection in the fifth round was shortstop Jimmy Anderson from Heartland Community College in Heartland, Kansas.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 12

Orioles minor league recap 7/12: Pitching dominates as every affiliate wins

Nestor German was the story in this Tides win, twirling a dazzling outing of seven shutout innings, the longest outing of his professional career. He had

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 12

Orioles news: Orioles look to end first half with big win streak

Good morning Birdland, Yesterday was a good one to be an Orioles fan. The team won their third in a row, came within two games of the final wild card spot, and selected several young players that they seem very excited about.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 12

Mike Elias Was Once Lauded As A Drafting Guru. The Actual Results Suggest Just The Contrary

There are certain things Mike Elias and his sycophantic assistants cannot resist reaching for, and certain things they believe in doing no matter what.

Kyle Bradish News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / July 12

Peter Schmuck: Bradish flirts with no-hitter, and Orioles are flirting again with their first 4-game winning streak

Long before the Orioles did almost everything right in a 6-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night, manager Craig Albernaz sensed that there was magic in the air.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 12

Orioles look to enter break on first 4-game win streak of '26 vs. Royals

Now that they're guaranteed to win a home series for the first time since May, the Baltimore Orioles look to tack on more success before the visiting Kansas City Royals leave town.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Yaramil Hiraldo News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Orioles Activate Yaramil Hiraldo From 60-Day IL

The Orioles reinstated right-hander Yaramil Hiraldo from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A, the club announced. Hiraldo has been sidelined since early April with shoulder inflammation.