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‘No concern’ about Orioles’ Pete Alonso after cramping issue vs. Rays

The Baltimore Orioles have had a disappointing season, but veteran slugger Pete Alonso is still working hard. Alonso suffered a cramp on Saturday, when the team battled the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Orioles at Rays discussion

It’s a been a fun weekend of Orioles baseball. Back-to-back wins over the AL-leading Rays, paired with some helpful outcomes elsewhere in the league, have inched the O’s to within half a game of the final wild card spot in the American League.

Aron Estrada News / Camden Chat / August 16

Orioles minor league recap 8/16: Bradfield, Estrada reach base five times each

The Tides went to extra innings in a 6-6 tie, but a three-run top of the 10th for Gwinnett spelled defeat. The rarely scored-upon lefty Andrew Magno gave up all three runs to raise his ERA to 1.26.

Pete Alonso News / Camden Chat / August 16

Orioles news: Wild card standings, Alonso cramps up

Hello, friends. It remains tough to know just what to say about these Orioles. Often over the course of this season, this has been bad, because the depth of their struggle almost defies explanation.

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Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 16

Checking in on 4 top Orioles’ pitching prospects

Jordie Henry, High-A Frederick’s pitching coach has gotten to work with nearly all of the top pitching prospects in the Orioles’ organization. Henry joined the Orioles in 2023 as a pitching coach in the Florida Complex League.

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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.

MLB News / Camden Chat / August 15

Orioles defeat Baker, Rays in extra innings 4-3

Tied after nine innings of baseball, the Orioles and Rays each turned to a member of their bullpen to try and keep the other team from scoring. For the Rays, it was Bryan Baker.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 15

For second straight night, Orioles win 1-run decision over Rays

Tyler O'Neill singled in Colton Cowser in the 10th inning as the Baltimore Orioles won their second straight one-run affair Saturday night against American League East-leading Tampa Bay, edging the Rays 4-3 in their four-game series in St.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 15

Orioles Take Second Straight One-Run Game From AL-Leading Rays, Winning In Extra Innings

The Baltimore Orioles are halfway to accomplishing something real for the first time in a long time. They have become notorious for lost seasons and a never-ending rebuild, with a young “core” that hasn’t done much when it matters.

MLB News / Camden Chat / August 15

Orioles vs Rays discussion

Welcome to Saturday night baseball, where two postseason hopefuls are facing off. I’m not saying these teams are all that similar, but they are both postseason hopefuls.

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.

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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.

Gunnar Henderson News / Field Level Media / August 15

Orioles' Gunnar Henderson shows Rays his value in lineup

Baltimore Orioles spark plug Gunnar Henderson demonstrated in the series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays that wherever he bats in the lineup, he is going to hit.

Gunnar Henderson News / Camden Chat / August 15

Orioles fans split on Gunnar being good player for team again

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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 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.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 14

Every Team Finds Some Hidden Gens In Their Bullpen. What About The Orioles?

Every MLB team finds a few gem relievers every year. It just happens. Guys return from stints in Korea and dominate. Dudes are signed out of semi-pro ball or the Mexican League and get hot and salvage their careers.

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.

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

Last season, the Baltimore Orioles were poised for a successful MLB Draft, as they possessed six picks in the first two rounds — four of which were first-round selections.

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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