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Baltimore Orioles News / EasySportz / July 2

Should The Baltimore Orioles Be Buyers or Sellers at The MLB Trade Deadline?

BALTIMORE — With the MLB Trade Deadline approaching, the Baltimore Orioles once again find themselves at a crossroads. A season that began with postseason expectations has been marked by inconsistency, injuries, and missed opportunities.

Adley Rutschman News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Orioles Lose Player to Free Agency After Adley Rutschman's Return

The Baltimore Orioles announced an update about their catching position on Thursday. The Orioles have one of the best catching duos in the league with Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo, even with Rutschman during this some injures this season.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2

Orioles rumors: Baltimore urged to move outfield trade candidate

The Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline sits a little more than a month away, forcing the Baltimore Orioles to weigh tough decisions as Taylor Ward emerges as one of the club’s most obvious trade candidates.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / July 2

How Should the Orioles Approach the Trade Deadline?

With the season tipping over the halfway point and July growing closer, the best trade deadline of the Big Four sports is nearly upon us. As big names like Tarik Skubal, Byron Buxton, and Yordan Alvarez swirl around trade talks (again), the next few weeks will be filled with addicting rumors, speculation, and reports.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Sam Huff News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2

Sam Huff Elects Free Agency

Catcher Sam Huff went unclaimed on waivers following his recent DFA and has rejected an outright assignment in favor of free agency, the Orioles announced Thursday.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 2

Orioles minor league recap 7/2: Kjerstad, Anderson homer in wins for Norfolk, Chesapeake

This was a strong showing from the Tides lineup. Nine of the 10 hitters that appeared in the game had at least one hit. Heston Kjerstad and Christian Encarnacion-Strand both homered and drove in two runs.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 2

Orioles news: Irish, Dzierwa honored with Futures Game roster spots

Hello, friends. Here’s my hot take: It’s more fun when the Orioles win than when they lose. Yesterday, as they stopped themselves from getting swept by the White Sox with a 6-1 victory, we saw a glimpse of what this team could be if enough of its pieces regularly came together.

MLB News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / July 2

Peter Schmuck: The Orioles, feeling the heat in more ways than one, prevail and avoid White Sox sweep

The Orioles needed to win on Wednesday, which was not exactly breaking news at this point in a so-far disappointing season, but maybe the unlikely way they did will resonate through the second-half schedule.

Christian Roa News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1

Christian Roa Elects Free Agency

The Cubs sent relievers Christian Roa and Eduarniel Nuñez through outright waivers on Wednesday, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Both pitchers were designated for assignment a week ago.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Orioles, Nationals make trade for 1st time ever

The Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals made history on Tuesday, and it had nothing to do with their specific games during the day. Rather, the O’s and Nationals made a trade with each other for the first time in their histories, according to Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 1

Beltway rivals Orioles and Nationals complete first trade between franchises

The Nationals and Orioles made their first trade since relocation. It may be a sign that the two sides are ready to coexist.

Red Sox's Willson Contreras throws helmet at Nationals' Cade Cavalli during bench-clearing brawl

Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parker likely needs season-ending surgery

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Kyle Nicolas News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1

Orioles Trade Kyle Nicolas To Nationals

In an historic move, the Orioles traded reliever Kyle Nicolas to the Nationals for minor league infielder Randal Diaz. Washington optioned Nicolas to Triple-A Rochester and opened a 40-man roster spot by moving Mitchell Parker (who is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery) to the 60-day injured list.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 1

The Orioles Fielding And Base Running Remain Awful. We Quantify Just How Bad It Is

July is here and it’s still an anomaly and headline-worthy when the Orioles manage not to disgrace themselves in the field or on the base paths. For the third season in a run.

Dean Kremer News / Athlon Sports / July 1

‘Waste of Space’: Orioles Player Makes Admission After Return From Injury

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer shared an honest perspective after returning from the injured list on Wednesday. The 30-year-old admitted the toughest part of rehab was feeling like he wasn't helping his team.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Orioles get unfortunate injury update immediately after defeating White Sox

The Baltimore Orioles can’t catch a break when it comes to the injury bug. The team was ripe with up-and-coming talent a couple of years ago, but injuries have neutered them in recent seasons.

Ryan Helsley News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Orioles Receive Worrying Ryan Helsley Update After Bullpen Exit

The Baltimore Orioles might once again be without closer Ryan Helsley just weeks after his return. During today's come-from-behind win over the Chicago White Sox, Helsley began warming up in the ninth inning.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 1

The Orioles Are Failing Collectively And Individually At The Plate

One of the many failures of the Mike Elias era is the inability to construct a roster able to succeed as a collective, while at the same time having a player development strata that manages to also undermine every individual who comes their way.

Dean Kremer News / Field Level Media / July 1

Dean Kremer, Orioles quiet White Sox

Dean Kremer pitched six strong innings in his return from the injured list, and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a three-game sweep by defeating the visiting Chicago White Sox 6-1 on Wednesday afternoon.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1

Orioles Make Several Roster Moves

The Orioles announced Wednesday morning that they’ve reinstated right-hander Dean Kremer from the 60-day injured list. He’ll start against the White Sox in a couple hours.

Blaze Alexander News / Yardbarker / June 30

Orioles IF Blaze Alexander's clutch defense has taken a downturn

Alexander is normally established for his defense, as he committed only one error across his first 67 games. But the 27-year-old has gone through a rough patch defensively, committing four errors across a five-game span.

Luis Garcia Jr. fuels Nationals' win with second multi-HR game of June

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Grayson Rodriguez News / Just Baseball / June 29

The Baltimore Orioles Made the Right Call on Grayson Rodriguez

There are multiple situations or events in which you hear the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover,” and the offseason trade that sent former top prospect Grayson Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Angels for outfielder Taylor Ward further proves that point.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29

Orioles look to bounce back, take advantage of White Sox again

The Baltimore Orioles need something to perk them up, and maybe a visit from the Chicago White Sox will do that. The teams begin a three-game series Monday night.

Luis Garcia News / Yardbarker / June 28

Luis Garcia Jr. fuels Nationals' win with second multi-HR game of June

Closing out the month the same way he opened it, Washington Nationals first baseman Luis García Jr. powered his team to a 6-4 victory over the Baltimore

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Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / June 28

Orioles activate C Adley Rutschman, OF Dylan Beavers

The Baltimore Orioles activated catcher Adley Rutschman and right fielder Dylan Beavers and placed both in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the visiting Washington Nationals.