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Orioles’ Zach Eflin Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Orioles’ Zach Eflin Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

During the offseason, the Baltimore Orioles made an effort to improve their starting rotation. This included trading for Shane Baz, signing Chris Bassitt, and re-signing last year’s Opening Day starter, Zach Eflin.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Zach Eflin News / Yardbarker / April 8
Orioles lose key starter for rest of 2026

Orioles lose key starter for rest of 2026

Lucas Giolito and Marcus Stroman are two of the more prominent names still available in free agency and could help solidify the Orioles rotation if they do not want to use any of their internal options.

Injury-plagued Astros hit with more bad news as two starters exit loss to Rockies
Astros ace's injury will test team's red-hot offense
Cubs dealt a significant blow with Cade Horton injury update
Injury-battered Blue Jays facing another potential loss
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Athletics News / Yardbarker
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day
MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas
Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues
Three comeback arms to watch in National League East
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Zach Eflin News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8
Zach Eflin Undergoes UCL Surgery

Zach Eflin Undergoes UCL Surgery

The Orioles announced that Zach Eflin underwent UCL reconstruction (Tommy John) surgery today. He’ll miss the rest of the season and probably at least the first half of 2027.

Kyle Bradish News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / April 8

Ward’s clutch hitting helps overcome Bradish’s error as Orioles complete sweep of White Sox, 5-3

CHICAGO—What happened? The Orioles left Chicago with a three-game sweep, their first of the season, but they had to overcome a strange play from their starting pitcher, Kyle Bradish.

Taylor Ward News / Field Level Media / April 8
Taylor Ward's 3 doubles enough for Orioles to complete sweep of White Sox

Taylor Ward's 3 doubles enough for Orioles to complete sweep of White Sox

Taylor Ward went 4-for-5 with three doubles and two RBIs as the visiting Baltimore Orioles defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Wednesday to earn a three-game series sweep.

Pete Alonso News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / April 8
Should the Orioles Be Worried About Pete Alonso's Slow Start?

Should the Orioles Be Worried About Pete Alonso's Slow Start?

The Baltimore Orioles are off to a 5-6 start entering Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox, but the power has been mostly non-existent. Top free agent signing Pete Alonso has not helped the cause, going deep just once so far this season.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / April 8

Albernaz puts Henderson in leadoff spot, Alonso cleanup hitter; Orioles-White Sox starting lineups

CHICAGO—Manager Craig Albernaz has shuffled his first four batters for Wednesday’s game with the White Sox. For the first time this season, Taylor Ward isn’t the leadoff batter.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / April 8

Optics match early reality for Orioles

I traded my Easter ham for a hot dog last weekend to watch the Orioles take on the Pirates at PNC Park. On paper, it felt like dealing Erik Bedard for Adam Jones and a quartet of pitchers.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 8
Orioles strive to continue mastery of White Sox in finale of series

Orioles strive to continue mastery of White Sox in finale of series

The Baltimore Orioles have dealt with their low-scoring woes by benefiting from strong pitching and solid defense through two games in Chicago. Now the Orioles will go for a three-game series sweep when they take on the White Sox on Wednesday afternoon.

Creed Willems News / Camden Chat / April 8

Orioles minor league recap 4/8: Willems homers in Norfolk loss

The Tides jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, but their bats quickly fell silent as the Jumbo Shrimp earned a come-from-behind victory. With two outs in the bottom of the 1st, Johnathan Rodríguez worked an eight-pitch walk to give Norfolk their first base-runner of the afternoon.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / April 8

Orioles news: Back-to-back wins have O’s on brink of road sweep

Good morning Birdland, It’s amazing what a couple of wins can do for your team outlook. Coming into this White Sox series, it already felt like the Orioles’ season was on life support.

MLB News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / April 8

Orioles not deterred by Chicago’s bitter cold

CHICAGO—A tiny crowd filed into Rate Field for a rescheduled Tuesday afternoon game. Because of a forecast of frigid temperatures, the White Sox moved the starting time from 6:40 p.m.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / April 8

The dark cloud over the magical 1966 Orioles’ season

Shortly before they made their most important trade ever, acquiring Frank Robinson from the Cincinnati Reds in December 1965, the Orioles made a far less ballyhooed deal, sending catcher John Orsino to the Washington Senators for Woodie Held, a veteran utility man.

Gunnar Henderson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7
Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson makes confession after huge home run vs. White Sox

Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson makes confession after huge home run vs. White Sox

The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Chicago White Sox by a final score of 4-2 on Tuesday afternoon. Orioles star Gunnar Henderson came through with a clutch home run that helped the O’s get the job done.

Gunnar Henderson News / Athlon Sports / April 7
Orioles Make Gunnar Henderson Move Before White Sox Game

Orioles Make Gunnar Henderson Move Before White Sox Game

The Baltimore Orioles are giving shortstop Gunnar Henderson a break on Tuesday, slotting him at designated hitter for the first time this season in their afternoon matchup against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / April 7
Pete Alonso's slow start mirrors that of the Orioles

Pete Alonso's slow start mirrors that of the Orioles

Alonso naturally hoped to make an immediate impact in his first season with the Baltimore Orioles.

Orioles, Trevor Rogers plot to keep down White Sox's offense
Cardinals acquire INF/OF Brayden Smith from Orioles
Orioles' Chris Bassitt drilled by line drive in rough outing vs. Pirates
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Trevor Rogers News / Field Level Media / April 7
Orioles, Trevor Rogers plot to keep down White Sox's offense

Orioles, Trevor Rogers plot to keep down White Sox's offense

After four Baltimore pitchers combined on a four-hitter in a 2-1 victory against the host Chicago White Sox on Monday, Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers aspires to keep the relief corps as well-rested as possible on Tuesday afternoon.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 6
Orioles Lose Dietrich Enns To Foot Infection, Recall Brandon Young

Orioles Lose Dietrich Enns To Foot Infection, Recall Brandon Young

The Orioles placed left-hander Dietrich Enns on the injured list with an infected left foot, per a team announcement. The issue required IV antibiotics at a Pittsburgh hospital, manager Craig Albernaz told reporters, including Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner.

Adley Rutschman News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / April 6
Adley Rutschman’s Hot Start Could be Key to Orioles’ Turnaround

Adley Rutschman’s Hot Start Could be Key to Orioles’ Turnaround

Being the first overall pick in the MLB Draft comes with a lot of pressure, especially as a catcher. When the Baltimore Orioles selected Adley Rutschman with that pick in 2019, it was just the fourth time in MLB history a catcher had gone first overall, and the first time since Joe Mauer in 2001.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 6
Orioles vs. White Sox Game 1: Predictions, Picks & Odds, April 6

Orioles vs. White Sox Game 1: Predictions, Picks & Odds, April 6

Orioles vs White Sox: The Baltimore Orioles begin the week with a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox. Game 1 starts on Monday evening at Rate Field.

Pete Alonso News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 6
Orioles’ Pete Alonso makes humble admission after dismal Pirates sweep

Orioles’ Pete Alonso makes humble admission after dismal Pirates sweep

For all the hype the Baltimore Orioles garnered over the past few years for drafting well and building a young, up-and-coming team, they have not achieved much.

Shane Baz News / Last Word On Sports / April 5
Shane Baz Gearing up for a Big 2026 With the Orioles

Shane Baz Gearing up for a Big 2026 With the Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles took a serious step in the offseason after creating a prospect package shipped to the Tampa Bay Rays for right-handed pitcher Shane Baz.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5
Orioles Place Yaramil Hiraldo On 15-Day IL, Promote Cade Povich

Orioles Place Yaramil Hiraldo On 15-Day IL, Promote Cade Povich

Prior to today’s game, the Orioles placed right-hander Yaramil Hiraldo on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 2) due to inflammation in his throwing

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 5
Orioles' Chris Bassitt drilled by line drive against Pirates

Orioles' Chris Bassitt drilled by line drive in rough outing vs. Pirates

Somebody better give Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Bassitt an ice pack after Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. 

Pirates' Konnor Griffin makes immediate impact in MLB debut
Griffin adds to hype with comments after MLB debut 
Yankees rotation to get boost on Friday
Is Ryan McMahon's performance becoming a concern for Yankees? 
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Konnor Griffin News / Yardbarker / April 4
Pirates' Konnor Griffin makes immediate impact in MLB debut

Pirates' Konnor Griffin makes immediate impact in MLB debut

The Pittsburgh Pirates got a glimpse of their future on Friday afternoon, and they had to like what they saw. Not only for their future, but also for their present.

Braves announce trade with Angels after Spencer Strider news
Blue Jays' Jesus Sanchez already showing signs of development
Mets' Francisco Lindor addresses alleged rift with Rangers' Brandon Nimmo
Ozzie Albies pulls a disrespectful move on umpire during game
MLB umpire got a call so wrong that it glitched the ABS system
Three MLB rookies who could be next in line for extensions
Gunnar Henderson News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31
MLB insider gets blunt on Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson contract extension

MLB insider gets blunt on Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson contract extension

Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson won’t be a free agent for three more years, but they are trying to lock him up on a long-term extension. However,

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