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Orioles reinstate C Samuel Basallo (shoulder) to active roster

The Baltimore Orioles activated catcher Samuel Basallo from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and immediately inserted him into the starting lineup as the clean-up hitter/first baseman against the visiting New York Yankees.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

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The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

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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.

Coby Mayo News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 19

Coby Mayo Is Mashing LH Pitching In 2026 In Ways Few Orioles Ever Have

Exactly two players in the history of the Baltimore Orioles have hit more homer against left-handed pitching in a single season than Coby Mayo. Gary Roenicke

Craig Albernaz News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 19

Tuesday's Debacle Is Further Confirmation - Craig Albernaz Needs To Go When Orioles Season Ends

The Orioles’ overmatched manager is going to prevent them from making anything of this season. It really is as simple as that. He is not cut out for this

Baltimore Orioles News / CBSSports.com / August 19

Which of MLB's worst 2026 teams can turn it around for 2027? Ranking chances for Mets, Tigers, Orioles, more

Some sub-.500 teams, like the Mets and Giants, were surprising disappointments; others, like the Rockies and Angels, are exactly as bad as we expected

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 19

Orioles remaining schedule provides opportunity to “earn it”

It has become clear over the last few months that a flawed team will make the playoffs out of the American League. The Orioles, along with several other teams, have found a way to remain in contention for the third and final wild card spot despite sitting on the wrong side of .500.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 18

Orioles Keep Henderson In Five Spot And Give Holliday Rare Leadoff Role Vs A Lefty

The Orioles begin what is yet again their biggest series of the season with Gunnar Henderson batting fifth for the fourth time in the last five games, at the same time ex-Oriole Adley Rutschman, the only player O’s baseball exec Mike Elias drafted ahead of Henderson, is being dropped to fifth already on Boston.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / August 18

Orioles' Pete Alonso on offensive surge since All-Star break

Since the All-Star break, Alonso has been raking for the Baltimore Orioles.

Longtime Orioles player Trey Mancini retires after inspirational MLB career

Carlos Rodon returns from IL as Yankees attempt to slow Orioles

Late rally lets Rays eke out series finale against Orioles

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18

Longtime Orioles player Trey Mancini retires after inspirational MLB career

Mancini has officially announced his retirement from MLB following his comeback with the Los Angeles Angels this season.

Carlos Rodon returns from IL as Yankees attempt to slow Orioles

Late rally lets Rays eke out series finale against Orioles

Orioles in playoff spot for first time since April — but will it last?

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

Pete Alonso News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Orioles' Pete Alonso Puts MLB on Notice With Offensive Surge

Pete Alonso’s first year with the Baltimore Orioles was perhaps flying under the radar – until now. After a torrid stretch at the plate that saw Alonso collect 12 hits in 22 at-bats, the Polar Bear was named the American League Player of the Week from August 10 to August 16.

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The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 17

Now in playoff position, Orioles out for 4-game road sweep of Rays

Tampa native Pete Alonso has returned home in Baltimore Orioles colors and tormented his hometown club. The slugging first baseman and his resurgent teammates

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 17

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Orioles Move Into WC Spot, Brewers Take Series in LA

The American League Wild Card race took another turn on August 16. Baltimore, a hot team right now, won again against the Rays, moving to 61-63 on the season.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / August 16