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Orioles Rematch With Rays Could Have Quite A Different Outcome

Orioles Rematch With Rays Could Have Quite A Different Outcome

The Orioles went into Tampa last weekend and delivered their most shocking results of another horrible Mike Elias-led season, taking three of four and coming excruciatingly close to a four-game sweep.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 21

Was the Orioles’ three-game win streak in Tampa a mirage?

Welp. What a difference four days makes. On August 16, the O’s were clobbering the Rays 10-2 to complete three straight wins in St. Petersburg, vaulting into sole possession of the third American League Wild Card spot.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 21

Orioles minor league recap 8/21: Kjerstad stays hot, Eyanson keeps dealing

Heston Kjerstad reached base in all four plate apperances, but Norfolk never managed to bring him home. Kjerstad tripled and also worked a walk. Bryan Ramos and José Barrero added the other two singles.

Pete Alonso News / Camden Chat / August 21

Orioles news: Pete Alonso’s leadership, wild card standings

Hello, friends. Just when you thought you were in, they shove you back out. That’s the 2026 Orioles guarantee. Three straight exciting wins against the Rays to start a tough ten-game stretch have now been followed by four straight losses, ground gained by those wins evaporated along with any fan excitement.

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Jackson Holliday News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 21
Jackson Holliday Could Be The Answer To The Orioles 2027 Centerfield Question

Jackson Holliday Could Be The Answer To The Orioles 2027 Centerfield Question

The Orioles have myriad issues they need to fix as an organization and many around the league believe they have almost no chance to correct them if Mike Elias remains in charge of baseball operations.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

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.

MLB News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 21

Orioles’ offense vanishes as Yankees complete series sweep, 6-1

The Orioles knew how important this three-game series with the New York Yankees was. If they could win at least two of three, they’d remain among the wild-card leaders.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 21

Peter Schmuck: Just when the Orioles were having delusions of adequacy, the bottom fell out

This isn’t the first time Oriole fans have been seduced and abandoned during this disappointing season, but it has to be the most painful. The O’s have

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21
Orioles manager takes full blame for nightmare series vs. Yankees

Orioles manager takes full blame for nightmare series vs. Yankees

Craig Albernaz isn’t looking for excuses. After the Baltimore Orioles were swept by the New York Yankees, the rookie manager put the team’s inability to string together consistent baseball squarely on his own shoulders.

MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 20
Orioles Limp To Sweep By Yankees, Scoring Five Total Runs In The Series

Orioles Limp To Sweep By Yankees, Scoring Five Total Runs In The Series

Two of the underlying causes for concern for an Orioles team that might go limping into September were on display Thursday night, in a sweep by the Yankees.

MLB News / Camden Chat / August 20

Orioles swept by Yankees, fall six games below .500

The Orioles were swept away tonight, ruining every bit of goodwill and excitement they had built up with their series against the Rays last weekend. Tonight’s game, a 6-1 loss to the Yankees, had a little bit of everything bad.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20
Michael Kay dropped a deranged line during Yankees-Orioles game

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.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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.

Baltimore Orioles News / Viral Sports News / August 20
Orioles Release a Whopping 7 Players in Sudden Shakeup

Orioles Release a Whopping 7 Players in Sudden Shakeup

The Baltimore Orioles continued their three-game set against the New York Yankees at Camden Yards on Thursday evening with the visitors already holding a 2-0 series lead after victories of 3-1 and 5-3.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 20

Bautista back in Orioles’ clubhouse, De Léon preparing for relief role; O’s-Yankees lineups

Félix Bautista was in the Orioles’ clubhouse for the first time this season on Thursday. Bautista, the intimidating closer, is on the 60-day injured list after August 2025 surgery on his rotator cuff and labrum.

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Austin Wynns News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20
Austin Wynns Elects Free Agency

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.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 20
Former MLB GM Dan O'Dowd Baffled By Orioles Player Development Failures And Deeply Concerned For Future

Former MLB GM Dan O'Dowd Baffled By Orioles Player Development Failures And Deeply Concerned For Future

There is a strong case to be made that Orioles baseball czar Mike Elias has no clue how to get shortstop Gunnar Henderson back to anything close to what he appeared to be on the cusp of becoming as a potential generation superstar.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20
Orioles' Chris Bassitt rips MLB, shares theory about potential Pete Alonso go-ahead home run

Orioles' Chris Bassitt rips MLB, shares theory about potential Pete Alonso go-ahead home run

O's starting pitcher and MLBPA executive subcommittee member Chris Bassitt has ripped MLB for having inadequate technology to review plays like Pete Alonzo's would-be go-ahead homer, which was ruled foul. 

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 20
Orioles Rookie Sam Basallo Might Play More 1B In September Than Ever Before

Orioles Rookie Sam Basallo Might Play More 1B In September Than Ever Before

The Orioles have become notorious for utilizing the shortest of minor league rehab stints as possible. Even for some of their most precious cargo. So seeing

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20
Pete Alonso reflects on Mets exit ahead of future return to Citi Field

Pete Alonso reflects on Mets exit ahead of future return to Citi Field

Slugger Pete Alonso and his Baltimore Orioles have their hands full with the New York Yankees this week, but New York reporters pressed the Polar Bear about his return to Shea to face the Mets in a few weeks. 

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20
What Alonso was told about potential go-ahead home run in loss to Yankees

What Orioles' Pete Alonso was told about potential go-ahead home run in loss to Yankees

While New York ended Wednesday in possession of the American League's top wild-card playoff berth, 61-66 Baltimore fell 1.5 games back of the final wild-card spot.

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Samuel Basallo News / Field Level Media / August 19
Orioles reinstate C Samuel Basallo (shoulder) to active roster

Orioles reinstate C Samuel Basallo (shoulder) to active roster

The Baltimore Orioles activated catcher Samuel Basallo from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and immediately inserted him into the starting lineup as the clean-up hitter/first baseman against the visiting New York Yankees.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / August 20
Orioles’ Pete Alonso has a request for MLB after controversial call

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

Baltimore Orioles slugger Pete Alonso is asking MLB for a change after a controversial home run call in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees.   

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18
Longtime Orioles player Trey Mancini retires after inspirational MLB career

Longtime Orioles player Trey Mancini retires after inspirational MLB career

Mancini has officially announced his retirement from MLB following his comeback with the Los Angeles Angels this season.

Carlos Rodon returns from IL as Yankees attempt to slow Orioles
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MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 17
2026 MLB Daily Recap: Orioles Move Into WC Spot, Brewers Take Series in LA

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Orioles Move Into WC Spot, Brewers Take Series in LA

The American League Wild Card race took another turn on August 16. Baltimore, a hot team right now, won again against the Rays, moving to 61-63 on the season.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / August 16
Orioles in playoff spot for first time since April — but will it last?

Orioles in playoff spot for first time since April — but will it last?

The race for the third wild-card spot in the American League is turning into a complete free-for-all.

Orioles post 7-run inning, top Rays
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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 16
Orioles post 7-run inning, top Rays

Orioles post 7-run inning, top Rays

Colton Cowser, Jackson Holliday and Christian Encarnacion-Strand drove in all seven runs in an explosive sixth inning as the Baltimore Orioles won another contest against first-place Tampa Bay, bouncing the Rays 10-2 on Sunday afternoon in St.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14
Orioles Reinstate Chris Bassitt From 60-Day IL

Orioles Reinstate Chris Bassitt From 60-Day IL

The Orioles have reinstated righty Chris Bassitt from the 60-day injured list, per a club announcement. Baltimore had an open 40-man spot, so the O’s only needed to free up a spot on the 26-man roster for Bassitt.

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