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Orioles at Cardinals discussion

If the Orioles are going to make a push for the playoffs in this final month or so of the season, they are gonna have to win a bunch of games. That means beating solid teams like these Cardinals on the road.

MLB News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 25

Orioles O’Neill going for MRI on right shoulder; Helsley, Holliday return to St. Louis; O’s-Cardinals lineups

ST. LOUIS—Orioles outfielder Tyler O’Neill is out of the lineup for the second straight day. Manager Craig Albernaz says that O’Neill has right shoulder soreness.

Pete Alonso News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 25

Calling the Pen: Alonso is at the root of Orioles’ hopes for a postseason berth

Steve the Tree Guy called last Friday morning. He helped us out when a very tall and very old cherry tree lost one of its longest limbs, which took out some nearby power lines and was on the verge of doing more damage based on a rotting trunk.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Gunnar Henderson News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 25

Oriole Gunnar Henderson Might Be MLB's Worst Slugger Away From Home This Season

Tuesday marks the start of what could very well be the beginning of the end for the Orioles 2026 season. Before heading into game one in a series against the Cardinals, with a record of 63-68, they sit 2.5 games back from a third-place wild card spot.

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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.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 25

What To Expect On The Orioles 9-Game Road Trip

I’m going to make a brazen prediction about the Orioles latest make-or-break road trip: they won’t go .500 on it. Okay, that a copout. It’s nine games, so unless we get a rainout that’s impossible.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 25

Three players that need to step up for the Orioles offense

With 31 games left to go in the season, the Orioles are in a weird spot. After the Guardians win last night, Baltimore finds itself 2.5 games back of the final AL Wild Card spot with just over a month of baseball left to play.

Adley Rutschman News / Camden Chat / August 25

This week in the Orioles minors: Rutschman trade acquisitions put on a show

The minor league season is drawing closer to the finish line, but the action among the Orioles’ affiliates is arguably the most exciting it’s been all season.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 25

Orioles news: Kicking off a nine-game road trip

Happy Tuesday, Camden Chatters! After an off-day yesterday, the Orioles will be back in action tonight. They kick off a nine-game, three-city road trip against three teams a playoff team should be able to beat: the St.

Boston Bateman News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 25

Top Orioles pitching prospect Boston Bateman: ‘We’ll be getting a ring in Baltimore’

In July 2025, the Orioles received six players from the San Diego Padres in the trade that sent Ryan O’Hearn and Ramón Laureano to the Padres. While one

Heston Kjerstad News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 25

Heston Kjerstad Still Has No Present With The Orioles, And No Future

It’s fair to wonder if Heston Kjerstad, just the second first-round pick Mike Elias ever made and a player drafted second-overall in 2020, is ever going to play for the Baltimore Orioles again.

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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.

Felix Bautista News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 23

Felix Bautista Begins Minor League Rehab Assignment

Felix Bautista threw 22 pitches today with Double-A Chesapeake, allowing a hit and three walks while retiring just one of five batters faced in the first game of his minor league rehab assignment.

Shane Baz News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 23

Orioles Fail To Score For Shane Baz Again, Fail To Sweep Rays

Shane Baz Has Not Won a Game Since June 12. The streak continued after Sunday’s loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in game three of the series. The O’s mustered two measly hits in a 3-1 loss at Camden Yards.

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Dylan Beavers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 23

Orioles rookie Dylan Beavers’ clutch walk-off hit vs. Rays puts him in elite company

Baltimore Orioles rookie Dylan Beavers came through with a clutch hit in the 10th inning Saturday to secure a 3-2 win over the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays.

Dylan Beavers News / Field Level Media / August 22

Dylan Beavers' pinch-hit double in 10th lifts Orioles past Rays

Pinch hitter Dylan Beavers doubled in the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Baltimore Orioles beat the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Saturday night.

Pete Alonso News / Viral Sports News / August 22

Baltimore Orioles Announce Pete Alonso Decision

The Baltimore Orioles entered their series against the Tampa Bay Rays with playoff hopes still flickering, and Pete Alonso delivered an early spark that reinforced why the club invested so heavily in him last winter.

Trevor Rogers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22

Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers’ dramatic turnaround is impossible to ignore

The Baltimore Orioles watched Trevor Rogers struggle early in the 2026 season, but the left-hander has steadily rebuilt his campaign. His sustained recovery now ranks among the Orioles’ most encouraging developments.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 22

Orioles ride power surge into rematch vs. Rays

The Baltimore Orioles have sputtered at times this month, but they've mostly gotten the job done against the team with the best record in the American League.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 22

Orioles' Pete Alonso smashes game-winning HR, joins exclusive club

With his second home run in three days, Pete Alonso put his consistency on display in the Baltimore Orioles' win on Friday night.

Orioles’ Pete Alonso has a request for MLB after controversial call

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Baltimore Orioles News / Viral Sports News / August 21

Orioles Surprisingly Part Ways With 36-Year-Old Veteran

The Baltimore Orioles designated right-hander Albert Suárez for assignment on Friday to create a roster spot for the recall of reliever Anthony Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Orioles Make Roster Move After 4th Straight Loss

The Baltimore Orioles made a bullpen change Friday after losing their fourth straight game. The club recalled right-handed reliever Anthony Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk and designated veteran swingman Albert Suárez for assignment.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21

Orioles Designate Albert Suárez For Assignment

The Orioles announced that they have recalled right-hander Anthony Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk. Fellow righty Albert Suárez has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20

Michael Kay dropped a deranged line during Yankees-Orioles game

Michael Kay was acting up a bit in the booth during Thursday’s game. The Baltimore Orioles hosted the New York Yankees on Thursday at Oriole Park in Baltimore, Md.

Austin Wynns News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

Austin Wynns Elects Free Agency

Veteran catcher Austin Wynns cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Rangers, the team announced. He rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Round Rock and has instead chosen to become a free agent.