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Orioles Dump Taylor Ward's Contract For Very Little In Return During Latest Firesale

Of all the many Orioles who were clearly and obviously not going to be here at the trade deadline, left fielder Taylor Ward was always chief among them all.

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Reports: Mariners land OF Taylor Ward from Orioles

The Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday in exchange for three pitchers, per multiple reports. Right-handers Alex Hoppe, Brock Moore and Harrison Kreiling are headed to the Orioles in the trade deadline deal.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

Winning the MLB pitching Triple Crown entails leading the league in wins, ERA (earned runs average) and strikeouts.How many of the pitchers in the live-ball era (since 1920) that accomplished this rare feat can you name?

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

Seattle Mariners add needed bat in Taylor Ward

The Seattle Mariners continued to straddle the line between buying and selling on Monday.

Mariners beat Twins in walk-off fashion after losing 6-0 lead

White Sox grab pitching help with trade for Mariners' Luis Castillo

The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

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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.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3

Mariners acquire impact outfielder in trade with Orioles

The Seattle Mariners are in buy mode on the MLB trade deadline. The Mariners are acquiring outfielder Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles, according to multiple reports.

Adley Rutschman News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Red Sox, Orioles Discussing Adley Rutschman

11:24am: Jon Heyman of The New York Post reports that the sides are moving closer to a deal. 11:16am: The Red Sox and Orioles have had conversations about Baltimore catcher Adley Rutschman, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.

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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.

Chris Bassitt News / Camden Chat / August 3

Orioles minor league recap 8/3: Bassitt makes another rehab start

Chris Bassitt is back on the mound after back surgery, and edging closer to his return to the big league club. On Sunday, he put in a solid effort, throwing 67 pitches over 4 1/3 innings while allowing three runs, four hits and striking out four.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 3

Orioles news: Trade deadline day full of question marks

Hello, friends. Here we are. Today is MLB’s trade deadline for the 2026 season. The deadline is at 6pm, which does not mean that at 6:01 you can consider everything settled.

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Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 3

Calling the Pen: Thoughts on what Orioles should do at trade deadline

Two weeks ago, my wife, Barb, and I said goodbye to our son, Brent, his wife, Shaaretha, and their two children, Kugan and Anjali. They were leaving for the United Kingdom, where they’ll embrace new opportunity and new adventures.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 2

Orioles Shutout For Second Straight Game As GM Prepares To Sell At Deadline

The 2026 Orioles skidded into the trade deadline with a game very befitting their Frankenstein roster, with pieces that don’t fit and a promised “liftoff” that never delivered.

MLB News / Camden Chat / August 2

Clouds, Phillies rain on Orioles parade in 8-0, rain-shortened loss

What started as an overcast afternoon ended as a rain-soaked disaster, as the Orioles dropped their rubber match to the Phillies with an 8-0 loss in six innings.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2

1 last-minute trade Orioles must make before deadline

The Baltimore Orioles are one of the hardest teams to predict in terms of how they will operate at the MLB trade deadline. The team won 101 games back

Dean Kremer News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Twins Activate Dean Kremer Before Mariners Series Finale

The Minnesota Twins officially activated right-hander Dean Kremer ahead of Sunday's series finale, adding the recently acquired starter to their active roster as the club continues reshaping its pitching staff following the trade deadline.

Chris Bassitt News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Orioles Receive Chris Bassitt Injury Update

The Baltimore Orioles received an encouraging update on veteran starter Chris Bassitt on Sunday as the right-hander made his second rehab appearance with Triple-A Norfolk while continuing his recovery from back surgery.

Sam Huff News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2

Orioles Outright Sam Huff

Catcher Sam Huff has cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. The Orioles designated Huff for assignment last week.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Orioles “Open-Minded” About Buying Or Selling At Deadline, Rutschman Trade

July was the Orioles’ first winning month of 2026, as Baltimore’s impressive 15-8 record over the last 31 days improved the team’s record to 54-56. The

Gunnar Henderson News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Gunnar Henderson Sends Message Amid Exciting Orioles Development

The Baltimore Orioles have found their way back into the American League Wild Card race after a tough start to the season. The team sits at a 54-56 record following an exhilarating comeback win against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 1

Orioles take on visiting Phillies, aiming for third straight victory

The Baltimore Orioles have found enough ways to stay in the chase for an American League wild card. The recent formula has come in the form of comebacks this week.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31

Twins continue to build rotation in trade with Orioles

In what has been a fairly quiet 2026 MLB trade deadline so far, the Minnesota Twins continued to make noise in rebuilding their pitching ahead of what they hope will be a run to the American League postseason.

Potential Orioles trade chip staying put with extension

Tigers' Tarik Skubal has a preferred trade destination

Mets pull off trade for the son of a former fan favorite

Dodgers are keeping two players off the table in trade talks

Phillies, Blue Jays emerging as possible partners in blockbuster trade

Yankees reportedly place two pitchers on the trade block

Taylor Ward News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 31

Orioles’ Taylor Ward has just 7 home runs. Here’s why I’d still trade for him in a heartbeat

The Baltimore Orioles are not guaranteed to sell at the MLB trade deadline. They also are not guaranteed to buy. In fact, the O’s may do a little bit of both.

Adley Rutschman News / Field Level Media / July 31

Bye, bye birds? O's prez hopeful team can retain C Adley Rutschman

Is Adley Rutschman available at the trade deadline if the Baltimore Orioles hear an offer they like? When questions about the catcher's future with Baltimore came up Friday afternoon, Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias didn't say yes.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / July 31

Potential Orioles trade chip staying put with extension

A late bloomer, he established himself as one of the premier setup men in the game during an All-Star showing in 2023.

Orioles latest team to look to straddle line between buying and selling

Yankees' catching search includes division rival

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / July 30

Orioles latest team to look to straddle line between buying and selling

Although the Orioles have played better during July, they are still in a difficult spot. As such, reports have come out that the Orioles are looking to be buyers and sellers ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline.

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / July 30

Kyle Bradish’s Journey to Becoming the Orioles’ Highest-Paid Pitcher

In the midst of an underwhelming and frustrating year, the Baltimore Orioles have made another move showing their faith in this group of players. On July 18, the Orioles announced that righty Kyle Bradish signed a five-year extension worth $90 million, making him the highest-paid pitcher in franchise history.

Adley Rutschman News / Yardbarker / July 29

Yankees' catching search includes division rival

The catcher position has been a sore spot for the New York Yankees throughout the 2026 season. A deal with a division rival could provide the upgrade they need.

Angels trade a former 20-HR hitter to a division rival

Interesting Rafael Devers twist emerges ahead of the trade deadline

Red Sox player suffers broken wrist just days after being traded

Insider urges Red Sox to pursue blockbuster Jeremy Pena trade

Three first basemen the Phillies should consider trading for

Mets are reportedly desperate to get rid of one player

Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29

Orioles considering unconventional deadline approach

The Baltimore Orioles came into Wednesday with a 52-56 record, which means their hopes of an American League Wild Card spot are shrinking. However, it seems the Orioles are considering buying and selling at the MLB trade deadline on August 3, according to MLB Network insider Jon Morosi.

Baltimore Orioles News / Trade Talk Sports / July 29

Orioles Open to Breaking Up Their Young Core?

Not too long ago, the Baltimore Orioles were one of the best young and upcoming teams in MLB with a seemingly bright future ahead of them. After winning the AL East in 2023, however, things have only gone downhill since, and barring a surge down the stretch, they appear poised to miss the playoffs for a second consecutive season.