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Orioles’ bullpen gets desperately needed boost before Mariners game

The Baltimore Orioles were without their star closer, Ryan Helsley, for all of May. The pitcher has been out and on the 15-Day injured list with right elbow inflammation since an April 28 performance.

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Orioles’ injury update: Bassitt, Beavers, Kremer, Povich, Hiraldo

As the Orioles begin a three-game series in Seattle on Tuesday night, they’re reporting progress on some of the players on the injured list. Earlier in the day, closer Ryan Helsley, who had been out since late April with right elbow inflammation, was activated, with Anthony Nunez optioned to Norfolk.

Ryan Helsley News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Orioles Make Ryan Helsley Announcement Before Mariners Game

The Baltimore Orioles are getting a major boost in their bullpen. The Orioles activated closer Ryan Helsley from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned relief pitcher Anthony Nunez to Triple-A Norfolk.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 16

Are the Orioles going to end up as trade deadline buyers or sellers?

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.

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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 / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 16

The Orioles Must Determine What Adley, Gunnar, Bradish And Others Are Worth In Trade. ASAP

The Orioles have a general manager who is obsessed with trying to make himself look smart and playing favorites and saving money for billionaires, and he’s been especially inept at the trade deadline.

Brandon Young News / Just Baseball / June 16

Brandon Young Has Been the Orioles’ Saving Grace

Heading into the 2026 season, the Baltimore Orioles‘ rotation was seen as the team’s biggest wild card. Uncertainty surrounding what the O’s could get out of their new signings and existing talent made the group difficult to project.

Gunnar Henderson News / Camden Chat / June 16

Do the Orioles have a Gunnar Henderson problem?

It was a rough weekend for Orioles star shortstop Gunnar Henderson. With two outs in the bottom of the 9th Saturday, Gunnar took a fastball to the ribs from Padres reliever Ron Marinaccio, presumably as retribution for Xander Bogaerts being hit in the head by a pitch earlier in the game.

Joseph Dzierwa News / Camden Chat / June 16

Orioles minors weekly recap: Two Joseph Dzierwa outings

We are into the middle of June and the Orioles are still playing a confusing season where they seem to be teetering on the edge of making it a lost season where there’s no consolation but what is happening on the farm.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 16

Orioles news: A daunting West Coast trip looms

Good morning, Camden Chatters. If you’re looking to unplug from the Orioles for a while, you’ve got an easy excuse for the next week and a half. The Orioles are off to the West Coast, where six of their next nine games will start at 9:40 PM EST or later.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / June 16

Peter Schmuck: On the West Coast, ‘resilience’ may not be enough for Orioles

As if you didn’t notice, the Orioles just took three steps forward and two steps back. They’ve been doing that kind of thing for a while now. So what do you think is going to happen while the Orioles spend the next nine days on the West Coast, facing the Mariners, Dodgers and Angels?

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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.

Kyle Bradish News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 16

With Bradish Showing Troubling Signs, Orioles Best Handle With Care

Kyle Bradish was always going to face certain challenges in 2026 after having his 2024 and 2025 seasons so heavily compromised by the unnecessarily-delayed timing of his Tommy John surgery.

Baltimore Orioles News / New Baseball Media / June 15

2026 Cape Cod League Preview: Falmouth Commodores

Our latest 2026 Cape Cod League team preview takes us to the Falmouth Commodores. Among the notable names on the Commodores is a left-handed pitcher who you might hear a lot of very soon, plus some other interesting college pitchers & hitters.

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MLB News / Total Pro Sports / June 14

'They Were Trying To Get Payback' – Gunnar Henderson Says Ron Marinaccio’s HBP Was Intentional

Gunnar Henderson established himself among the best shortstops over his first few seasons in the MLB. But Henderson had a slightly underwhelming campaign last year while the Baltimore Orioles finished in last place in the American League East.

Gunnar Henderson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 13

Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson calls out Padres’ ‘payback’ after hit-by-pitch

As some fans are wondering where the Baltimore Orioles will go when it comes to a trade offer and if they will be active at the trade deadline, the production on the field should not go unnoticed, as well.

Gunnar Henderson News / Field Level Media / June 13

Orioles' Gunnar Henderson eager to continue power surge vs. Padres

Gunnar Henderson has shed some of the frustration from early in the season and now the Baltimore Orioles shortstop is aiming on more achievements. Henderson could be front and center again heading into the middle contest of a three-game series against the visiting San Diego Padres on Saturday.

Weston Wilson News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 13

Weston Wilson Elects Free Agency

The Orioles announced that utility player Weston Wilson elected free agency. Baltimore designated him for assignment last week when they selected catcher Sam Huff onto the MLB roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 12

Gunnar Henderson joins Orioles legends with monumental HR

Continuously proving to be a player for the Baltimore Orioles to keep building around, Gunnar Henderson reached a major career milestone on Friday night.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 12

Orioles pile it on early, down Padres to kick off series

Samuel Basallo's two-run home run in the first inning gave the Baltimore Orioles the lead for good en route to beat the visiting San Diego Padres 7-3 to open a three-game series Friday night.

Tommy Pham News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 11

Tommy Pham To Opt Out Of Orioles Deal

Veteran outfielder Tommy Pham will exercise an opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Orioles tomorrow, reports Josh Tolentino of The Baltimore Sun.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / June 10

Jackson Holliday's slam shoots Orioles past Mariners

Brandon Young threw seven shutout innings, Pete Alonso broke a scoreless tie with a sixth-inning home run and Jackson Holliday added a grand slam as the Baltimore Orioles halted a four-game losing streak by beating the visiting Seattle Mariners 7-2 on Wednesday night.