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How the Orioles Can Surpass Their Wild Card Rival Against Twins This Week

After a disappointing series with the Rangers, the Baltimore Orioles look to even the odds in the American League wild card race. As of Monday, the Orioles are 1.5 games back out of a third-place spot along with the team they face for the next three games: the Minnesota Twins.

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Booth enters Baseball America’s Orioles’ prospect list at No. 2

A day ahead of his professional debut, Eric Booth Jr., Mississippi high school outfielder who was the seventh overall pick in last month’s draft, entered Baseball America’s Orioles’ prospect ratings at No.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 10

Orioles send Povich to Norfolk, Cam Sanders recalled

MINNEAPOLIS—The Orioles have sent left-handed starter Cade Povich to Triple-A Norfolk. The move came after Sunday’s game in Texas when Povich allowed three runs on four hits in three innings.

Carlos Narvaez News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 10

Orioles Catcher Carlos Narvaez Is Far More Than A Deadline Throw-In. His Presence Is Key

Carlos Narvaez was seen as something of a throw-in during a wild trade deadline in Baltimore, a career back-up catcher who was lost amid the fanfare with former top-overall draft pick Adley Rutschman, an alleged generational catcher, going to Boston mid a bevvy of top prospects.

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The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

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The 'Most HRs in one World Series' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 10

Do the Orioles even know what they want to be?

The Orioles have an identity problem. If you were to ask another team’s fanbase what they knew about the O’s, you are likely some scrunched faces followed by an empty world salad.

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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.

Enddy Azocar News / Camden Chat / August 10

Orioles minor league recap: Forret debuts, Azocar homers for Frederick

Triple-A: Buffalo Bison (TOR) 9, Norfolk Tides 3 Norfolk starter Michel Forret, recently (re)acquired from Tampa Bay for Tyler Wells, pitched well in his 2026 Orioles org debut: the final line isn’t his fault.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 10

Orioles’ trades strengthen organizational pitching depth

It’s been a week since the Orioles made one of their biggest trades in recent history, sending catcher Adley Rutschman to Boston along with another catcher, Jake Rogers.

Pete Alonso News / Field Level Media / August 10

Finally feeling at home, Pete Alonso carries O's to Minneapolis

Pete Alonso is feeling great after his first multiple-homer game with the Baltimore Orioles. He will look to bring the same big swings to Minnesota this week.

Pete Alonso News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9

Orioles’ Pete Alonso gets real about backing up talk after big game vs. Rangers

The Baltimore Orioles needed a win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday in the worst way. Baltimore had lost five of their last seven games. If they wanted to stay in the race for the AL Wild Card, a victory on Sunday was essential.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 9

Pete Alonso's 2-HR, 4-RBI day powers O's over Rangers

Pete Alonso hit a pair of two-run homers among his three hits as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 10-5 to avoid a series sweep on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.

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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.

Anthony Eyanson News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 9

Orioles' Top Prospect Anthony Eyanson Makes First Start With New Organization

One of the top pitching prospects who was dealt at this year's trade deadline has officially made his debut with his new franchise. Right-hander Anthony Eyanson took the mound for the Chesapeake Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, on Saturday.

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The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 9

Orioles Hitting Failures Pre-Date Recent Injuries And Are Reaching New Lows

You can rest assured that whenever Mike Elias, Orioles feckless baseball czar, decides to meet the media again he will keep crying about injuries. It’s

Blaze Alexander News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Orioles' Blaze Alexander Announces Update After 18 Missed Games

One of the best moves the Baltimore Orioles made this past offseason was trading for utility man Blaze Alexander in a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Gunnar Henderson News / Trade Talk Sports / August 7

Insider Believes Gunnar Henderson Could Be Next to Leave Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles were said to be contemplating shaking up the core of their roster, and trading Adley Rutschman to the division-rival Boston Red Sox confirmed that to be true.

Joseph Dzierwa News / Just Baseball / August 7

Inside Joseph Dzierwa’s Rise Through the Orioles’ System

Last season, the Baltimore Orioles were poised for a successful MLB Draft, as they possessed six picks in the first two rounds — four of which were first-round selections.

Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6

Orioles are not expected to re-sign one All-Star

The Baltimore Orioles may soon be headed for a notable split. Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson is not expected to re-sign with the team on a new contract, Buster Olney of ESPN reported on Thursday.

Wehiwa Aloy News / Just Baseball / August 6

Wehiwa Aloy Takes His First Professional Season One Step at a Time

Coming into the 2025 MLB Draft, few teams around the league were prepared to make as much noise as the Baltimore Orioles. With four first-round picks, the Orioles were set to land multiple top talents in the class, and they were prepared to strike when they went on the clock.

Chadwick Tromp News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5

Chadwick Tromp Elects Free Agency

The Orioles announced yesterday that catcher Chadwick Tromp elected free agency after going unclaimed on outright waivers. Baltimore had designated him for assignment last week.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 5

Orioles blast three homers and edge lowly Angels

Tyler O'Neill and Coby Mayo hit back-to-back home runs, Leody Taveras belted a pinch-hit homer, and Trevor Rogers put together a strong start from the mound as the Baltimore Orioles beat the visiting Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Wednesday night.

Craig Albernaz News / Just Baseball / August 5

Orioles Manager Craig Albernaz Reacts to Trade Deadline Sell-Off

BALTIMORE, Md. — The trade deadline is an emotional day for all involved in the game of baseball. Some teams choose to buy contributors to enhance their odds of making the playoffs, while others sell to load up players that could provide future value.

Christian Franklin News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Orioles Activate Christian Franklin For MLB Debut

The Orioles announced that left-hander Cade Povich has been recalled Triple-A Norfolk. Catcher Carlos Narváez and outfielder Christian Franklin, both acquired in trades yesterday, have been activated to the active roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 4

Adley Rutschman trade gets sarcastic seal of approval from Red Sox fan favorite

Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow sent a shocking package that included two of the organization's top prospects to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for former No. 1 overall pick and three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman.

Orioles trade three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman to AL East rival

Biggest winners, losers from a wild MLB trade deadline

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

Rays bolster rotation by adding Tyler Wells from Orioles

The Tampa Bay Rays continued fortifying their pitching staff on Monday in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles.

Rays get their catcher in Liam Hicks

Rays strike big with trade for Mets' Freddy Peralta

Orioles trade three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman to AL East rival

Rival teams are reportedly ‘stunned’ by the Adley Rutschman trade

The 'Last 40-HR season by MLB club' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

Seattle Mariners add needed bat in Taylor Ward

The Seattle Mariners continued to straddle the line between buying and selling on Monday.

Mariners beat Twins in walk-off fashion after losing 6-0 lead

White Sox grab pitching help with trade for Mariners' Luis Castillo

The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

Adley Rutschman News / Yardbarker / August 3

Orioles trade three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman to AL East rival

There is no denying that the Boston Red Sox are the hottest team in MLB entering the last two months of the season. Fresh off a 21-4 record in July and three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston swung big ahead of Monday's trade deadline and went within the AL East to acquire more help on offense.

Red Sox promote power-hitting IF prospect Yoeilin Cespedes to Double-A Greenville

Red Sox reportedly checked on Reds stars ahead of trade deadline

Seattle Mariners add needed bat in Taylor Ward

The 'Gold Glove and Silver Slugger seasons' quiz

Sam Huff News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2

Orioles Outright Sam Huff

Catcher Sam Huff has cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. The Orioles designated Huff for assignment last week.