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Orioles Inept Lineup Wastes A Gem From Baz To Lose Third Straight

There aren’t many trustworthy options in the Orioles bullpen, which actually seemed to be the plan all along with the way this roster was put together.

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Orioles send Akin to injured list with left elbow discomfort, recall Walker from Norfolk

The Orioles placed left-handed pitcher Keegan Akin on the 15-day injured list with left elbow discomfort. The move is retroactive to Sunday. Akin is 0-1 with a 5.68 ERA in 24 games.

Gunnar Henderson News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Orioles Make Gunnar Henderson Change Before White Sox Series

The Baltimore Orioles moved shortstop Gunnar Henderson into the leadoff spot Monday ahead of their home series opener against the Chicago White Sox, marking his first time batting first since May 16.

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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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Grayson Rodriguez News / Just Baseball / June 29

The Baltimore Orioles Made the Right Call on Grayson Rodriguez

There are multiple situations or events in which you hear the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover,” and the offseason trade that sent former top prospect Grayson Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Angels for outfielder Taylor Ward further proves that point.

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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.

MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 29

Questionable Decisions Plague Orioles In Sunday Loss To Nationals

Sunday’s game against the Washington Nationals (43-42, fourth in National League East) was a story of missed opportunities for the Baltimore Orioles (39-46, 4th in American League East), as they lost 6-4. It was the team's second straight loss of the series and the team's second where head-scratching moves were made.

Coby Mayo News / Camden Chat / June 29

What do the Orioles have in Coby Mayo?

The optimism that surrounded the Orioles a few years ago was the result of a well-stocked farm system that had already begun producing big league talent.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 29

Orioles minor league recap 6/29: Tides split doubleheader, Delmarva’s offense explodes

Triple-A: Durham Bulls 7, Norfolk Tides 0 (F/7) Norfolk’s Nestor German allowed four runs in the game’s first two innings, and since the Orioles got one-hit by three Durham pitchers, this added up to a loss.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 29

Ranking The Orioles Rotation From Most Trustworthy To Least

The Orioles’ starting rotation is incredibly limited, lacking a true ace and with their best pitcher still dealing with ramifications of an unnecessarily delayed elbow surgery and their aging innings eaters already a lost cause.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 29

Orioles news: O’s drop another series

Good morning, Camden Chatters. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: the O’s just lost a series that they absolutely should have won, all because they did a whole lot of dumb stuff.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / June 29

Orioles’ Elias on why he’s optimistic, trade deadline philosophy, Henderson

Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias doesn’t speak to the media often. On Saturday, he spoke for just the third time this season, and the first since May 15th.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29

Orioles look to bounce back, take advantage of White Sox again

The Baltimore Orioles need something to perk them up, and maybe a visit from the Chicago White Sox will do that. The teams begin a three-game series Monday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 28

Luis Garcia Jr. fuels Nationals' win with second multi-HR game of June

Closing out the month the same way he opened it, Washington Nationals first baseman Luis García Jr. powered his team to a 6-4 victory over the Baltimore

Kyle Schwarber mashes MLB-leading 30th home run, sets Phillies record

Orioles looking to be buyers at trade deadline

Four AL stars who were snubbed in MLB All-Star voting to make room for more Blue Jays

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 28

After Another Horrible Series Loss These Three Things Must Change For The Orioles

When Mike Elias opens his mouth in front of the microphones in season, mostly meaningless pablum comes out about his baseball team and then they go into another tailspin.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 28

Mike Elias On Deadline Plans, Rutschman, Kremer, Mountcastle, Bassitt, George

Today’s 6-4 loss to the Nationals dropped the Orioles to 39-46, but Baltimore remains only three games out of a wild card spot in the underwhelming American League. Ten of the 15 AL clubs have losing records, leaving the Orioles still in striking distance of the playoffs if they can finally get on any kind of extended hot streak.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / June 28

Orioles activate C Adley Rutschman, OF Dylan Beavers

The Baltimore Orioles activated catcher Adley Rutschman and right fielder Dylan Beavers and placed both in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the visiting Washington Nationals.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / June 27

Orioles looking to be buyers at trade deadline

The Baltimore Orioles are not yet ready to give up on the 2026 season.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues to defy physics with historically fast pitch

MLB Players Association reportedly proposes ban on player prop bets

Four AL stars who were snubbed in MLB All-Star voting to make room for more Blue Jays

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

Kyle Nicolas News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27

Orioles Claim Dom Keegan, Designate Kyle Nicolas

The Orioles announced that they have claimed catcher Dom Keegan off waivers from the Rays and optioned him to Double-A Chesapeake. In other moves, they designated right-hander Kyle Nicolas for assignment and reinstated lefty Cade Povich from the 15-day injured list.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 27

Orioles chase Beltway Series win vs. skidding Nationals

The Baltimore Orioles are feeling good again going into Saturday night's home game against the Washington Nationals, who will try to shed a four-game losing streak.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Orioles’ Craig Albernaz Announces Adley Rutschman News After 6 Straight Missed Games

Since consecutive playoff berths in 2023 and 2024, the Baltimore Orioles have not been able to replicate those results. They missed the playoffs in 2025 and are not on track to make it in 2026 either.

Baltimore Orioles News / The Lead / June 26

It’s Time for the Orioles to Move On From Tyler O’Neill

A few years ago, if you told Baltimore fans that they would sign outfielder Tyler O’Neill, they would have thought you were dreaming. In 2021, O’Neill was a Gold Glover and finished eighth in the MVP voting.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Orioles Outright Michael Siani

The Orioles announced that outfielder Michael Siani has cleared outright waivers and been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. He had been designated for assignment earlier this week.

Jackson Holliday News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

Jackson Holliday injury update is crucial for Orioles

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday is currently dealing with groin tightness. Injuries have been a concern for Holliday this season. Overall, the Orioles have dealt with a plethora of injuries throughout the season.

Pete Alonso News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25

Mets fans bust out harsh two-word chant during team's awful six-error game

New York Mets fans are really going through it right now.

Carlos Mendoza had strong words after Kodai Senga’s ugly start

Mets make big Kodai Senga decision

The '1969 Miracle Mets' quiz

Gunnar Henderson News / Just Baseball / June 19

The Orioles Need Gunnar Henderson To Find Himself

The Baltimore Orioles‘ season feels like a horror movie that refuses to end. Every time it looks like they’re about to escape danger, another setback pulls them right back in.

Blaze Alexander News / Stadium Rant / June 18

Why Blaze Alexander Should Be Playing Every Day for the 2026 Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles ‘ acquisition of Blaze Alexander before the 2026 season went largely under the radar. He was only a utility guy for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024 and 2025.