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Orioles eager to continue power display in opener vs. Angels

The Baltimore Orioles will look to ride the momentum of a series win over the two-time defending World Series champions when they open a three-game set against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday in Anaheim, Calif.

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Blaze Alexander is proving to be more than a utility player

Most utility players have some sort of deficiency in their game that prevents them from being considered an “everyday” option. But occasionally, those super subs go on a hot streak that makes you wonder if they could make the leap to becoming a vital piece in the daily lineup.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 22

Orioles minor league recap 6/22: Keys homer four times in win

The Tides brought the tying run to the plate twice in the 9th inning, but couldn’t complete the comeback, dropping a back-and-forth series finale to the Mets.

Dean Kremer News / Camden Chat / June 22

Orioles news: Wins in Los Angeles, Kremer starts rehab

Hello, friends. The confusing Orioles have done it again. They wrapped up their weekend series against the MLB-best Los Angeles Dodgers, who also happen to be two-time defending champions, by putting a 12-1 thumping on their opponent.

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 22

The Orioles Just Got Their Closer Back And Might Need A 9th-Inning Committee Anyway

On Saturday night Orioles rookie manager Craig Albernaz found himself mixing and matching in the ninth inning even though his big-money free-agent closer was just back from a lengthy stint on the Injured List.

MLB News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / June 21

Orioles explode for 12-1 win, series win over Dodgers

LOS ANGELES–What happened? After two eventful games, a deflating loss and a narrow win against the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, the Orioles had a joyful Sunday with a 12-1 win before 50,215 at Dodger Stadium.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 21

Dodgers suffer rare 2-game skid as Orioles roll

Colton Cowser had three hits, including a home run, and drove in four runs to help the visiting Baltimore Orioles to a 12-1 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the rubber game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 21

Orioles Smash Dodgers Pitching To Clinch Series With 12-1 Win

The Baltimore Orioles pitched better and hit better than the best team in baseball twice in about 18 hours in Los Angeles, and snapped a remarkable streak in the process.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / June 21

Holliday held out of Orioles’ lineup with groin tightness; Kremer, Povich make rehab starts; O’s-Dodgers lineup

LOS ANGELES—Second baseman Jackson Holliday is out of the Orioles’ lineup on Sunday in the final game of a three-game series against the Dodgers. Holliday has groin tightness and left Saturday’s game in the eighth inning.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 21

Orioles minor league recap 6/21: Dzierwa shines, Beavers continues rehab

Norfolk carried a one-run lead into the bottom of the ninth, but Syracuse won the game with an RBI triple and a walk-off sac fly. Former minor-league free agent Hans Crouse blew the save and took the loss.

Adley Rutschman News / Camden Chat / June 21

Orioles news: Rutschman’s concussion, Keys division title

Hello, friends. This article is being written before the result of Saturday’s game against the Dodgers is settled, though of course you’ll know what happened by the time you read these words.

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Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / June 21

Rogers holds Dodgers to 1 hit in 7 innings, bullpen hangs on in Orioles’ 3-2 win

LOS ANGELES–What happened? In his previous five starts, Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed just four and two runs on three hits in his last 16 1/3 innings. Last

Adley Rutschman News / Field Level Media / June 20

Orioles place C Adley Rutschman on 7-day concussion list

The Baltimore Orioles placed catcher Adley Rutschman on the seven-day concussion list on Saturday after he was injured on an unusual play on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners.

Ryan Helsley News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 20

Helsley And Outfield Defense Fall Apart In Orioles Late Collapse To Dodgers

If anyone in Baltimore decided to turn this game off around 11pm, given how the Orioles have struggled this season and how brand the first few innings were, you could not blame them.

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.

Ryan Helsley News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Orioles Make Ryan Helsley Announcement Before Mariners Game

The Baltimore Orioles are getting a major boost in their bullpen. The Orioles activated closer Ryan Helsley from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned relief pitcher Anthony Nunez to Triple-A Norfolk.

Brandon Young News / Just Baseball / June 16

Brandon Young Has Been the Orioles’ Saving Grace

Heading into the 2026 season, the Baltimore Orioles‘ rotation was seen as the team’s biggest wild card. Uncertainty surrounding what the O’s could get out of their new signings and existing talent made the group difficult to project.

Baltimore Orioles News / New Baseball Media / June 15

2026 Cape Cod League Preview: Falmouth Commodores

Our latest 2026 Cape Cod League team preview takes us to the Falmouth Commodores. Among the notable names on the Commodores is a left-handed pitcher who you might hear a lot of very soon, plus some other interesting college pitchers & hitters.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / June 14

'They Were Trying To Get Payback' – Gunnar Henderson Says Ron Marinaccio’s HBP Was Intentional

Gunnar Henderson established himself among the best shortstops over his first few seasons in the MLB. But Henderson had a slightly underwhelming campaign last year while the Baltimore Orioles finished in last place in the American League East.

Weston Wilson News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 13

Weston Wilson Elects Free Agency

The Orioles announced that utility player Weston Wilson elected free agency. Baltimore designated him for assignment last week when they selected catcher Sam Huff onto the MLB roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 12

Gunnar Henderson joins Orioles legends with monumental HR

Continuously proving to be a player for the Baltimore Orioles to keep building around, Gunnar Henderson reached a major career milestone on Friday night.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski dominates Phillies with one of best starts of MLB season

Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk provides immediate impact in return vs. Yankees

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani could bring home new award in 2026

Giants rookie passes Roberto Clemente in MLB history books with walk-off grand slam

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