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Little League OF Play And A Short Start Cripple Orioles At Fenway

There was an obvious way the Orioles could undermine themselves in a quirky ballpark like Fenway. A team that is fairly horrific patrolling the outfield anywhere, for years, basically by design with the way baseball overlord Mike Elias constructs rosters, faced greater challenges with the weird dimensions in Boston.

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Bassitt exits early, Orioles fall 8-1

The Orioles have played better baseball over the last few weeks, but they laid an egg tonight. Chris Bassitt labored through three innings before leaving with a possible injury, and the Red Sox broke the game open with a five-run fifth.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / June 3

Looking back on Henderson’s controversial out call; Albernaz on Orioles’ All-Stars; O’s-Red Sox lineups

BOSTON—In the top of the eighth inning of Tuesday night’s game, Gunnar Henderson led off with a grounder to first baseman Willson Contreras, who tossed to pitcher Tyler Samaniego who raced o the bag.

Pete Alonso News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 3

Inside Pete Alonso’s Resurgence at the Plate for the Baltimore Orioles

It took longer than expected. Some thought he would never get there. But he has arrived. After a terrible start to the 2026 season, marquee free agent signing Pete Alonso is finally giving the Orioles what they wanted when they signed him to a five-year deal.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / June 3

Rutschman, Henderson, Alonso, Basallo lead Oriole nominees as All-Star voting begins

The All-Star Game isn’t for nearly six weeks, but voting is underway. There are nine Orioles on the ballot, one for each position. Catcher Adley Rutschman, first baseman Pete Alonso, second baseman Jeremiah Jackson, shortstop Gunnar Henderson and third baseman Coby Mayo.

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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.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / June 3

Orioles have a star in the making with Samuel Basallo

Since the Orioles locked him down, he has blossomed into a solid power hitter.

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 3

Orioles eager to flex muscles, add to home woes of Red Sox

After carrying the momentum of a 7-3 homestand into Boston, the Baltimore Orioles look to keep the good times rolling when they continue a three-game series against the Red Sox on Wednesday night.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 3

The bottom of Baltimore’s lineup suddenly holds some credibility

The Orioles still have work to do before they can be considered a postseason contender, but there’s no denying that the team is playing with slightly more swagger after a successful homestand.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 3

Orioles minor league recap 6/3: Baysox win 27-run game in Bowie

Norfolk took an early 2-0 lead, but immediately coughed it up and could not rally, falling in their series opener vs. Gwinnett. It was a hot start for the Tides in Georgia on Tuesday, as they took a 2-0 lead before the Stripers could even bat.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 3

Orioles news: Crucial road trip starts with a win

Good morning Birdland, Beating divisional opponents is usually a good way to get yourself back into the playoff picture. Starting on May 25, the Orioles last eight games have been against AL East foes.

Shane Baz News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / June 3

Orioles stay hot behind strong start from Baz in 4-2 win over Red Sox

BOSTON–What happened? The Orioles are in the midst of a 13-game stretch against American League East teams, their longest of the season, and they continued their recent strong play with their sixth win in eight games.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 2

Orioles hit 2 early homers to support Shane Baz in win over Red Sox

Coby Mayo and Pete Alonso homered in back-to-back innings, providing all the offense that the visiting Baltimore Orioles needed to support starter Shane Baz in a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.

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The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

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The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

Kyle Bradish News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 1

Orioles’ Kyle Bradish gets real on what’s working for him amid hot stretch

It was a struggle for Kyle Bradish of the Baltimore Orioles in the early goings of the 2026 MLB season, but he’s made up for that with a recent resurgance on the mound.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 31

Blue Jays OF Jesus Sanchez suffers most bizarre injury of MLB season

It is one of the weirdest reasons a player has had to leave a game this season.

Resurgent Kyle Bradish pitches Orioles to series split with Jays

Blue Jays targeting Shane Bieber's return to help boost rotation

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

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / May 31

Resurgent Kyle Bradish pitches Orioles to series split with Jays

Kyle Bradish didn't allow an earned run in seven innings and Colton Cowser smashed a three-run home run as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Sunday afternoon to salvage a split of a four-game series.

Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / May 30

Orioles snap a brutal 368-game streak in the most thrilling way

The Baltimore Orioles perfectly personified the baseball adage “It ain’t over till it’s over” on Saturday. The Orioles were circling down the drain entering the bottom of the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md.

Samuel Basallo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30

Orioles’ Samuel Basallo seemingly avoids serious injury after scare vs. Blue Jays

A 6-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays could lead to a series split for the Baltimore Orioles. A five-run ninth inning, capped off by first baseman Pete Alonso’s winning run, has given the Orioles a shot at making up for losses in the first two matchups.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30

Orioles gets 2 crucial pitching injury updates

The Baltimore Orioles received a pair of significant pitching injury updates, with one offering a cautious dose of optimism and the other representing a notable setback for a rotation already stretched thin heading into the summer stretch.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 29

Orioles To Re-Sign Albert Suárez

Right-hander Albert Suarez elected free agency yesterday after the Orioles passed him through waivers unclaimed, but he’s predictably lined up to rejoin the team in short order.

Heston Kjerstad News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28

Orioles Activate, Option Heston Kjerstad

The Orioles announced Thursday that outfielder Heston Kjerstad, who’s been out all season due to a hamstring strain, has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Norfolk.

Cameron Weston News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28

Orioles To Select Cameron Weston

The Orioles are going to select right-hander Cameron Weston, per Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com. Fellow righty Trey Gibson will be optioned to Triple-A Norfolk as the corresponding active roster move.

Rico Garcia News / Just Baseball / May 28

Rico Garcia Has Given the Orioles an Unexpected Weapon

One of the best parts about baseball is seeing a journeyman suddenly get an opportunity and become one of a team’s most valuable players out of nowhere.

Trevor Rogers News / Just Baseball / May 28

Is Something Wrong Under the Hood for Trevor Rogers?

As the MLB calendar prepares to flip to June, the Baltimore Orioles‘ window of getting back into playoff contention is getting slimer. While there are many issues plauging the team right now, the sorest thumb is the starting rotation.

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.

Tyler ONeill 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

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.