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Colton Cowser got the walk-off, but a Craig Albernaz non-move helped save the Orioles

Colton Cowser gave the Orioles the headline. Craig Albernaz may have given them something just as important. Baltimore beat the Rays 9-7 in 13 innings after Cowser hit his second walk-off home run in as many days.

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The Orioles’ Rebuild Has Failed Because of Mike Elias’ Complacency

Back in the fall of 2018, the Baltimore Orioles were coming off the worst year in franchise history, finishing 47-115 — a season many Orioles fans considered the lowest point of their lives.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / May 26

Orioles’ injury update on Kremer, Povich, Kjerstad and more

The Orioles have 11 players on the injured list, and they’ve used the IL 19 times this season. Both figures are among the highest in Major League Baseball.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / May 26

Can the 13th-inning walk off winner be a turning point for the Orioles?

The Orioles just won their most thrilling game of the season—a 13-inning affair against the Rays in which Colton Cowser hit his second walk-off home run in as many days.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Payton Eeles News / Camden Chat / May 26

Orioles minor league weekly recap: Eeles keeps hitting, Dzierwa impresses in Double-A debut

As we do every Tuesday morning here at Camden Chat, it’s time for our recap of the last six days of minor league baseball, with a particular focus on Camden Chat’s top 20 Orioles prospects.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Colton Cowser News / Camden Chat / May 26

Orioles news: Colton Cowser played the hero again

Happy Tuesday, Camden Chatters! And what a happy Tuesday it is after yesterday’s wild extra-innings win. The back-and-forth game went on for over four hours, but when the dust settled, Colton Cowser was the hero once again.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / May 26

Calling the Pen: The Orioles’ Milkman is delivering again

Colton Cowser is one of the Orioles’ young core players they were counting on to help get them back to the playoffs. He has lifted them to victory with walkoff home runs the past two days, showing what a difference maker he can be.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / May 26

No One Would Have Guessed The Orioles MVP Through 1/3 Of The Season

Leody Taveras was the most valuable Oriole player from the first third of their 2026 season. And Rico Garcia was the most valuable pitcher. (We’re not going to argue that point; if you’ve watched this team at all you are already nodding along).

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 26

Orioles gaining confidence in chase of AL East-leading Rays

The Baltimore Orioles see the Tampa Bay Rays at the top of the American League East standings and know there's work to do, but there's confidence brewing for the Orioles.

Adley Rutschman News / Total Pro Sports / May 25

Terrifying Scene As Female MLB Reporter Gets Drilled By Adley Rutschman Rocket Foul Ball

MLB reporter Tricia Whitaker was the victim of a nasty foul ball at the Baltimore Orioles game on Friday. Whitaker was at Camden Yards, on the job for Apple TV+ during Baltimore’s 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

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Colton Cowser News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25

Orioles player hits walk-off home run in second straight day

On Sunday, Colton Cowser hit a walk-off home run to give the Baltimore Orioles a 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers at Oriole Park in Baltimore, Md, in Game 1 of the doubleheader.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 25

O's beat Rays in 13 on another Colton Cowser walk-off HR

Colton Cowser's two-run home run in the 13th inning was his second walk-off home run in as many days as the Baltimore Orioles overcame the Tampa Bay Rays for a 9-7 victory to begin a three-game series Monday afternoon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 25

Colton Cowser plays hero for Orioles with second straight walk-off home run

A majority of MLB players finish their careers without a walk-off home run. For someone to do it twice in two days is the rarest of rare occurrence. For Cowser, though, he just lived out a dream with that exact scenario.

O's beat Rays in 13 on another Colton Cowser walk-off HR

Tyler O'Neill's continuous struggles put future with Orioles into question

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

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Orioles' Craig Albernaz Provides Encouraging Coby Mayo Update on Monday

The Baltimore Orioles (23-30) are in fourth place in the American League East entering Monday afternoon's matchup with the first-place Tampa Bay Rays (34-16), and that's partially because of their offense.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Orioles' Craig Albernaz Addresses Jackson Holliday Decision Before Rays Game

Second baseman Jackson Holliday will bat eighth in the lineup as the Baltimore Orioles open up a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Going into the Monday matchup, Baltimore is 23-30 and in fourth place in the American League East, 12.5 games back from the division lead.

Coby Mayo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 25

Orioles’ Craig Albernaz shares crucial Coby Mayo injury update

The Baltimore Orioles are set to play the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. Before the contest, manager Craig Albernaz shared an injury update on infielder Coby Mayo, who is dealing with a back injury concern.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / May 25

Tyler O'Neill's continuous struggles put future with Orioles into question

After signing a three-year, $49.5 million contract in 2024, O'Neill's offensive production has been a significant weakness, prompting questions about his future with the Baltimore Orioles.

Orioles seeking redemption against first-place Rays

Colton Cowser drills walk-off 3-run shot as Orioles beat Tigers

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

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Orioles Make a Decision on Albert Suárez

For the third time in less than a month, the Baltimore Orioles have designated reliever Albert Suárez for assignment. The move comes after Sunday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, as Baltimore needed to get its roster back down to 26 players following the temporary expansion for the twin bill.

Albert Suarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 24

Orioles Designate Albert Suarez For Assignment

The Orioles announced that right-hander Albert Suarez has been designated for assignment. Prior to today’s doubleheader with the Tigers, Baltimore activated left-hander Grant Wolfram from the 15-day IL to use him as the 27th man, and Wolfram will now stay on the 26-man roster in Suarez’s place.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Insider notes Orioles have a serious injury scratching problem

The Baltimore Orioles are looking for wins this season, to try and turn things around. One Major League Baseball insider is noticing a recurring issue with the team.

Pete Alonso News / Larry Brown Sports / May 24

Pete Alonso’s attempt at a clever double play failed spectacularly

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso tried to get a bit too clever for his own good during Sunday’s game against the Detroit Tigers. Tigers DH Dillon Dingler hit a weak flare to Alonso with a man on and nobody out in the fourth inning of Sunday’s game at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md.

Pete Alonso News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

Pete Alonso says the quiet part out loud about Orioles’ alarming underperformance

The Baltimore Orioles were expecting to return to contention in the American League East this season. They had signed slugging first baseman Pete Alonso

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Orioles Outright Jose Espada

The Orioles announced that right-hander Jose Espada has cleared outright waivers and been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. He had been designated for assignment earlier this week when the O’s claimed outfielder Michael Siani.

Samuel Basallo News / Just Baseball / May 20

How Samuel Basallo Has Put It All Together

Long one of the most talented and productive hitters in the minor leagues, Baltimore Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo was consistently one of the youngest players at each level he played at.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Orioles Select Albert Suarez, Designate Maverick Handley

The Orioles on Tuesday selected the contract of righty Albert Suarez from Triple-A Norfolk and designated catcher Maverick Handley for assignment, per a team announcement.

Trevor Rogers News / Yardbarker / May 18

Orioles' pitching woes continue vs. Rays

Orioles' pitching woes continue with disastrous Trevor Rogers outing

The Baltimore Orioles have no answer to their severe pitching woes.

Orioles reinstate IF Jackson Holliday; set to make season debut

Royals' trade-deadline plans could take hit with Kris Bubic news

Gio Urshela announces retirement after 10 MLB seasons

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Jordan Westburg News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

Former MLB All-Star is out for the season due to Tommy John surgery

A former All-Star’s 2026 season is over before it even began. Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg is out for the year after undergoing surgery to repair the UCL in his right elbow, according to a report Friday by the Baltimore Sun.