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Orioles Have Several Draft Options at Pick #19

One thing the Baltimore Orioles must address this year is their weakening farm system. After spending three years at the top of the minor league rankings, the team’s system is finally tapped out.

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Orioles get Junked in lifeless 6-0 loss to Marlins

Trevor Rogers dominated his former team, but the Birds’ bullpen collapsed and the offense was stymied by journeyman Janson Junk. As blog boss Mark Brown often says, these Orioles never let you feel good about them for very long.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 12

Orioles Boss Admits Team Is Heading Towards Selling Despite Recent Stretch

For the past few weeks, everyone has kept one eye on the Baltimore Orioles and one eye on the proverbial selling clock. The players in the clubhouse are

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Orioles Select Golden Spike Winner, Prioritize College Bats in Two-Round Mock Draft

After their trade on Thursday, the Baltimore Orioles now own six picks within the first two rounds of the 2025 MLB draft that starts on Sunday. After the disappointing setback of the 2025 campaign, it has become clear that there is still a lot of work to do on the Orioles roster.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / July 12

Injury updates on Orioles’ Eflin, Povich, Bradish, Rutschman, Mountcastle, Akin

The Orioles are hoping to be healthier in the second half of the season, and several key players are going on rehab assignments or preparing to go. On Sunday, starters Zach Eflin (lower back) and Cade Povich (left inflammation) have rehab starts at Double-A Chesapeake for Eflin and High-A Aberdeen for Povich, interim manager Tony Mansolino said.

Zach Eflin News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 12

Division Rival Named Realistic Trade Partner for Orioles Starter Zach Eflin

Despite building some momentum lately, the Baltimore Orioles might still be sellers after a slow start to the season. It has been a solid stretch of baseball for the Orioles, who are trying to scratch and claw their way back to the .500 mark.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 12

Orioles Still Possess Elite Trade Chip in Veteran Slugger Despite Recent Struggles

The Baltimore Orioles sent a message to the rest of the MLB on Thursday; they are officially open for business. Relief pitcher Bryan Baker was traded to their American League East rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays, in exchange for the No.

Gunnar Henderson News / Camden Chat / July 12

Orioles fans expect Gunnar Henderson to lead team in homers by the end of the year

Henderson is one of five Orioles who’s in the double digits for home runs so far. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Baltimore Orioles fans and fans across the country.

Samuel Basallo News / Camden Chat / July 12

Orioles minor league recap 7/12: Basallo’s game-tying homer caps night of late theatrics

Two Orioles affiliates came back in the ninth, two walked it off, and down in the FCL, there was a big beatdown. Norfolk was being shut out headed into the eighth inning, until Terrin Vavra finally got them on the board with a solo home run.

MLB News / Just Baseball / July 12

It’s Too Early to Decide Winners in the Rogers-Stowers Trade

This time last year, Orioles fans were anxiously awaiting to see what moves the front office would make to bolster one of the best teams in the American League.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 12

Four Orioles Stars With Disappointing Campaigns Halfway Through 2025

The Baltimore Orioles sit with a 42-50 record through 92 games, which is both disappointing and actually a bit surprising given how the year began. Though they have been a much better team in recent weeks, their slow start set them on a bad path for 2025.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 12

Orioles trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Saturday edition

Think you can figure out what Orioles player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. Hello Orioles fans! We’re back for another day of the Camden Chat In-5 daily trivia game.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 12

Orioles look to continue taking steps toward .500 vs. Marlins

The Baltimore Orioles are on a roll. Now it's a matter of keeping it up. They go into Saturday's game against the visiting Miami Marlins on a three-game winning streak.

Dean Kremer News / Field Level Media / July 11

Dean Kremer tosses seven scoreless innings as Orioles down Marlins

Baltimore starter Dean Kremer held the visiting Miami Marlins to three singles across seven shutout innings as the Orioles won 5-2 in Friday night's series opener.

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Which other relievers might the Orioles shop?

The Orioles and Rays lined up a mid-July trade on Thursday morning. Baltimore sent setup man Bryan Baker to Tampa Bay for the 37th pick in the draft. That was spurred by the calendar — with the draft on Sunday, the O’s didn’t have time to waste to finalize the deal — but could be the first in a few bullpen trades for Baltimore.

Tomoyuki Sugano News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 10

Why Tomoyuki Sugano believes Orioles can still make MLB playoffs

Despite a disastrous start to the 2025 season, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano isn’t ready to give up on October baseball — and his belief may say more about Baltimore’s recent surge than the standings do.

Tony Mansolino News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 10

Orioles’ Tony Mansolino sounds off on premature ‘obituary’ after doubleheader Mets sweep

Don’t look away now, the Baltimore Orioles are winners of five of their last six games. After a very slow start to the campaign, the Orioles are starting to find their groove, and it is coming at almost the last possible time.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 10

Orioles pull off doubleheader sweep, beating Mets 7-3

Jordan Westburg homered and Gunnar Henderson had three hits as the Baltimore Orioles beat the visiting New York Mets 7-3 in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader, completing a rare twin-bill sweep.

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Pitcher scouts once preferred over Shohei Ohtani set to return to Japan

Scouts once viewed Shintaro Fujinami as the better pitcher to Shohei Ohtani.

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Zach Eflin News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Potential Suitors for Zach Eflin as Trade Deadline Nears

After just joining the Baltimore Orioles less than a year ago, via a trade from the Tampa Bay Rays, Zach Eflin has been mentioned heavily as a player that the Orioles could ship off before the MLB trade deadline on July 31.

David Banuelos News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 10

Orioles select veteran catcher from Triple-A

The Orioles announced Thursday that they’ve selected the contract of catcher David Bañuelos from Triple-A Norfolk. He was already with the club on their taxi squad, Jake Rill of MLB.com points out, making him a natural fit to temporarily fill the roster spot vacated by this morning’s trade of reliever Bryan Baker to the Rays.

Baltimore Orioles News / Fastball on SI / July 10