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Orioles celebrate return home with win over Nationals

Trevor Rogers pitched into the seventh inning and Coby Mayo doubled twice and drove in a run as the Baltimore Orioles returned home and produced a 3-1 victory against the Washington Nationals on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.

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Orioles’ Craig Albernaz Announces Adley Rutschman News After 6 Straight Missed Games

Since consecutive playoff berths in 2023 and 2024, the Baltimore Orioles have not been able to replicate those results. They missed the playoffs in 2025 and are not on track to make it in 2026 either.

Pete Alonso News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / June 26

Orioles’ Alonso on stretch before All-Star break: ‘This is a really important time’

The Orioles are back home for the final stretch before the All-Star break. They’ll play 12 of 15 games at home and will try to make up ground after their road trip ended with a disastrous 10-inning, 7-6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.

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The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz

In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 26

The Orioles Are Clustered With The Absolute Dregs Of MLB The Last Two Years. It's No Fluke

The Orioles collapse as a franchise, going from an organization on the upswing to one in rapid decline – without any postseason playoff - can be traced to June 20, 2024.

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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.

Baltimore Orioles News / The Lead / June 26

It’s Time for the Orioles to Move On From Tyler O’Neill

A few years ago, if you told Baltimore fans that they would sign outfielder Tyler O’Neill, they would have thought you were dreaming. In 2021, O’Neill was a Gold Glover and finished eighth in the MVP voting.

Pete Alonso News / Camden Chat / June 26

Orioles fans think Pete Alonso is most deserving of an All-Star spot

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Orioles fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 26

Why are the Orioles losing so many close games late?

After Wednesday night’s latest ridiculous late-innings collapse, our own Mark Brown concluded:“In a lot of ways, the specifics don’t matter as much as the fact that there’s always something stupid that finds a way to happen.” He has a point.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 26

Orioles eager to improve defense ahead of opener vs. Nationals

The Baltimore Orioles are back home to finish June and still are trying to establish a strong stretch. The Orioles, who haven't won more than three games in a row this season and are six games below .500, will take on the Washington Nationals on Friday night to begin a three-game series.

Heston Kjerstad News / Camden Chat / June 26

Orioles minor league recap 6/26:Kjerstad goes deep

The Tides led this game 5-1 before Durham exploded for six runs in the seventh inning. Norfolk starter Chris Kachmar tossed 4.2 innings of one run ball before things fell apart.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 26

Orioles news: First half self-assessment, All-Star voting shutout

Hello, friends. The grind resumes. The Orioles are back at it tonight. Anything could happen. That’s the frustrating thing about these guys. They are really, genuinely capable of playing some good baseball.

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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 / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 26

The Nationals Power And Speed Will Test The Struggling Orioles This Weekend

If it feels like each series, no matter the opponent, looms large for the Baltimore Orioles, that’s because it does. Half of what could be another lost season has already slipped away with the O’s failing to establish many good habits or build any momentum.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / June 26

Reasons to be optimistic and pessimistic in the Orioles’ 2nd half

Despite Wednesday’s inexplicable loss to the Los Angeles Angels, the Orioles still have an opportunity to qualify for the postseason. According to FanGraphs, the Orioles have a 26.2 percent chance of being an American League wild-card team while BaseballReference.com calculates their odds at 15.9 percent.

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Orioles Outright Michael Siani

The Orioles announced that outfielder Michael Siani has cleared outright waivers and been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. He had been designated for assignment earlier this week.

Jackson Holliday News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

Jackson Holliday injury update is crucial for Orioles

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday is currently dealing with groin tightness. Injuries have been a concern for Holliday this season. Overall, the Orioles have dealt with a plethora of injuries throughout the season.

Pete Alonso News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25