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The 2025 season has long been lost for the Baltimore Orioles. In a disappointing turn of events, the Orioles have become the worst team in the AL East despite being pegged by many as a team that could grow into a powerhouse for around a decade or so considering how stacked their farm system has become through the years.

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Akin allows walkoff home run to Turner as Orioles lose to Cubs, 5-3

CHICAGO–What happened? The Orioles haven’t won a game all season when they trailed after eight innings. In the top of the ninth, they tied their game against the Chicago Cubs, 3-3, when Colton Cowser doubled and scored with two outs on a pinch-hit single by Ryan Noda, who joined the team earlier in the day.

MLB News / Camden Chat / August 3

Orioles tie game in ninth, lose 5-3 to Cubs on walk-off homer

The ninth inning was exciting until it wasn’t. The Orioles fell to the Cubs today, 5-3. I don’t know that anyone expected a series win against a contending team, but the Orioles came pretty close.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 3

When might the Orioles call up Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers?

The 2025 season has been nothing short of disappointing for Baltimore Orioles fans, but they may soon have something to smile about. With a bright young core signed for several more years—including budding stars like Gunnar Henderson, Jackson Holliday, and Jordan Westburg — the Orioles might soon be adding to that group.

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The '250-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

How many MLB pitchers with 250+ K's in a season since 2000 can you name in five minutes?

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Ryan Mountcastle News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 3

Baltimore Orioles delay Ryan Mountcastle’s return from injured list

A frustrating season just got a little bit longer for Baltimore Orioles’ star first baseman Ryan Mountcastle. On Sunday, ahead of the first pitch in the Orioles’ game against the Chicago Cubs, manager Tony Mansolino revealed that Mountcastle will need a few more days to get fully healthy.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Orioles claim pair of players

The Orioles have claimed infielder Vidal Brujan off waivers from the Cubs and right-hander Carson Ragsdale off waivers from the Giants, according to a team announcement.

Mike Elias News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 3

GM Mike Elias explains Orioles’ quiet deadline on starting pitching

Heading into the 2025 trade deadline, the Baltimore Orioles had multiple assets, both pitchers and positions players, available to sell. While several hitters including Cedric Mullins, Ramón Laureano, and Ryan O'Hearn, were dealt, most of the starting rotation remained intact.

Terrin Vavra News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 3

Orioles designate infielder Terrin Vavra for assignment

After just a single at-bat as a pinch hitter in Saturday’s victory over the Chicago Cubs, the Baltimore Orioles have designated infielder Terrin Vavra for assignment.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 3

Calling the Pen: The Savannah Bananas triggered thoughts of Cedric the Entertainer

There was joy at Camden Yards on Friday night in front of a packed house that got to welcome back Buck Showalter and Adam Jones as part of the Savannah Bananas’ extraordinarily creative show.

Brandon Young News / Field Level Media / August 3

Orioles rookie Brandon Young faces Cubs in another quest for first win

Baltimore's Brandon Young will get another shot at earning his first major league win when the Orioles visit the Chicago Cubs in the rubber game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

Nate George News / Camden Chat / August 3

Orioles minor league recap 8/3: Nate George continues to rake for Delmarva

Plus the traded players have arrived. The Tides scored their first six runs of the game on just six hits as they found nearly every way to score without getting a hit that they could.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 3

Orioles trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Sunday edition

Think you can figure out what Orioles player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. Hello Orioles fans! We’re back for another day of the Camden Chat In-5 daily trivia game.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 3

In final 50 games, Orioles auditioning for key roles in 2026

CHICAGO—After serving as the designated hitter in Friday’s game, Jeremiah Jackson played right field in his second major league game on Saturday. “Throwing him to the wolves,” interim manager Tony Mansolino said before Saturday’s game.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 2

Orioles rally late against Cubs behind Gunnar Henderson's homer

Gunnar Henderson belted a three-run homer in the four-run eighth inning to lift the visiting Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 win against the Chicago Cubs in the middle game of their three-game series on Saturday afternoon.

Tony Mansolino News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 2

Is Tony Mansolino the right manager for the Orioles beyond 2025?

Since being named interim manager of the Baltimore Orioles on May 17, Tony Mansolino has led the Orioles to a 35-32 record, a significant improvement compared to the disappointing 15-28 start under Brandon Hyde.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 1

Baltimore Orioles' High-A Affiliate Shifting Cities in 2026

The High-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles is going home. Attain Sports, owner of the Frederick Keys, announced Friday that the Keys again will become the High-A affiliate of the Orioles.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1

Grading the New York Mets' trade-deadline deals

Club president David Stearns was motivated to improve his roster as the franchise seeks to build off its 2024 NLCS run.

Mets finally fix hole in outfield in trade with Orioles

Giants potentially fleece Mets in trade for rental reliever

The Mets' Clay Holmes experiment has seemingly run its course

Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The 'AL and NL Rookie of the Year award winners since 2000' quiz

Scott Van Pelt News / Athlon Sports / August 1

ESPN's Scott Van Pelt Rips Orioles After Trade Deadline: ‘What WAS the plan, exactly?’

ESPN host Scott Van Pelt has been a Baltimore Orioles fan long enough to know all about the bad, from the underwhelming late 2000s clubs to that dreadful 115-loss 2018 season.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Elbow debridement surgery 'on the table' for Orioles starter

Orioles GM Mike Elias is speaking to reporters (including MASN’s Roch Kubatko) in the aftermath of the trade deadline this morning and relayed that the club is still determining a treatment plan for talented right-hander Grayson Rodriguez after he was sidelined by renewed soreness in his elbow in mid-July.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / August 1

The Top Three Prospects the Orioles Got at the Trade Deadline

The Baltimore Orioles made a slew of trades before Thursday’s trade deadline, netting several impact prospects. Several players found themselves moving to different teams, including Ryan O’Hearn, Ramon Laureano, Cedric Mullins, and several bullpen pitchers.

Cedric Mullins News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1

Mets have perfect social media post announcing trade for former All-Star

The New York Mets certainly have proper meme literacy. New York made a big move ahead of Thursday’s MLB trade deadline, acquiring former All-Star outfielder Cedric Mullins from the Baltimore Orioles.