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Orioles’ Slim Playoff Hopes Rest on Renowned Strong Finisher Pete Alonso

Your 2026 Baltimore Orioles are, essentially, a roller-coaster ride. They lost four of the five games they played from August 6-10, then went 4-1 from August 11-16.

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Orioles' Jackson Holliday vies for another strong game at childhood ballpark in St. Louis

Jackson Holliday hopes the good results and positive vibes coming from a familiar ballpark can spark him down the stretch for the Baltimore Orioles. Holliday spent plenty of time at Busch Stadium watching his dad, slugger Matt Holliday, play for the St.

Pete Alonso News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Orioles’ Craig Albernaz gets mad at reporter for Pete Alonso injury question after he literally referenced calf issue seconds before

The Baltimore Orioles just beat the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 13-1. The dominant win came at an important time for the Orioles, as Baltimore had lost five of their previous seven games, and tensions were clearly starting to come to a boil.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 26

The Orioles Must Totally Reinvent Their Outfield In 2027, No Matter Who Is In Charge

No matter what becomes of this season - whether the Orioles slither into the playoffs as the final Wild Card in a terrible American League, or they end up 10 games below .500 - the franchise is facing an existential roster question.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Craig Albernaz Gives Explanation for Removing Pete Alonso From Orioles Game

Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz explained why Pete Alonso was removed from Tuesday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals, with the decision coming during a 13-1 blowout victory.

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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.

Samuel Basallo News / Camden Chat / August 26

Basallo’s bat can make powerful impact over final stretch

The Orioles placed Samuel Basallo on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation back on July 22. At that time, Baltimore was 50-53. The Birds were only a few games removed from a seven-game win streak that had the potential to save their season.

Blaze Alexander News / Camden Chat / August 26

Orioles minor league recap 8/26: Alexander makes rehab start in Norfolk win

Cade Povich delivered his best Triple-A start of the season and Blaze Alexander made his first rehab appearance in the Tides’ series-opening win. The 26-year-old lefty started off the game with back-to-back strikeouts before ending the inning on a runner caught stealing.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 26

Orioles news: Alonso leads offensive outburst, Alexander starts rehab

Good morning Birdland, At this point in the season every single game is crucial, and the Orioles played like it on Tuesday night. They used an eight-run fifth inning and a stellar start from Chris Bassitt to crush the Cardinals 13-1 in the series opener.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 26

He Writes Songs About The Birds

Growing up in Baltimore, Barry Feldman dreamed of pitching for the Orioles. He had to settle for writing songs about them. It’s a good thing because he wrote some gems.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 25

Orioles open road trip with 13-1 beatdown of Cardinals

The Orioles kicked off a crucial nine-game road trip with a blowout 13-1 win over the hosting Cardinals on Tuesday night. Pete Alonso paced the lineup before he left the game with a flare up of his calf injury.

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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.

Pete Alonso News / Field Level Media / August 25

Pete Alonso, Orioles mash past skidding Cardinals

Pete Alonso went 4-for-4 with a three-run home run and Christian Encarnacion-Strand also homered and drove in three runs Tuesday night for the visiting Baltimore Orioles in a 13-1 romp against the St.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 25

Orioles Bats Explode In Blowout Of Cardinals To Open 9-Game Road Swing

There will be every opportunity for the Orioles horrible lineup to right itself on this nine-game road trip. For as bad as they have been – and from 1-5

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

Blaze Alexander News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25

Orioles' Blaze Alexander makes a wild behind-the-back tag in rehab game

Blaze Alexander is flexing on the minor leagues right now. The Baltimore Orioles infielder Alexander went viral in a game Tuesday for an absolutely wild tag.

Gunnar Henderson News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 25

Oriole Gunnar Henderson Might Be MLB's Worst Slugger Away From Home This Season

Tuesday marks the start of what could very well be the beginning of the end for the Orioles 2026 season. Before heading into game one in a series against the Cardinals, with a record of 63-68, they sit 2.5 games back from a third-place wild card spot.

Felix Bautista News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 23

Felix Bautista Begins Minor League Rehab Assignment

Felix Bautista threw 22 pitches today with Double-A Chesapeake, allowing a hit and three walks while retiring just one of five batters faced in the first game of his minor league rehab assignment.

Dylan Beavers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 23

Orioles rookie Dylan Beavers’ clutch walk-off hit vs. Rays puts him in elite company

Baltimore Orioles rookie Dylan Beavers came through with a clutch hit in the 10th inning Saturday to secure a 3-2 win over the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays.

Dylan Beavers News / Field Level Media / August 22

Dylan Beavers' pinch-hit double in 10th lifts Orioles past Rays

Pinch hitter Dylan Beavers doubled in the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Baltimore Orioles beat the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Saturday night.

Trevor Rogers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22

Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers’ dramatic turnaround is impossible to ignore

The Baltimore Orioles watched Trevor Rogers struggle early in the 2026 season, but the left-hander has steadily rebuilt his campaign. His sustained recovery now ranks among the Orioles’ most encouraging developments.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 22

Orioles' Pete Alonso smashes game-winning HR, joins exclusive club

With his second home run in three days, Pete Alonso put his consistency on display in the Baltimore Orioles' win on Friday night.

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

Five red-hot MLB players who could swing AL, NL wild-card races

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Viral Sports News / August 21

Orioles Surprisingly Part Ways With 36-Year-Old Veteran

The Baltimore Orioles designated right-hander Albert Suárez for assignment on Friday to create a roster spot for the recall of reliever Anthony Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Orioles Make Roster Move After 4th Straight Loss

The Baltimore Orioles made a bullpen change Friday after losing their fourth straight game. The club recalled right-handed reliever Anthony Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk and designated veteran swingman Albert Suárez for assignment.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21

Orioles Designate Albert Suárez For Assignment

The Orioles announced that they have recalled right-hander Anthony Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk. Fellow righty Albert Suárez has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20

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.

Austin Wynns News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18