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Red Sox reach a milestone for first time in years in sweep of O's

Red Sox reach a milestone for the first time in years with sweep of Orioles

It wasn't that long ago when Red Sox fans were calling for manager Alex Cora to be fired. Fast forward to today, and the Red Sox have accomplished something the franchise hasn't experienced in years.

Boston holds a key advantage in race for a postseason berth

Cubs' Craig Counsell earns most tame ejection of MLB season

Giants unlikely to call up top prospect

Yankees pitcher done for the year

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A month-by-month look at an offensively inept Orioles team

If it ain’t one thing, it’s another. But actually it’s been lots of them, and actually, the Orioles have been an offensively-challenged team all year. Many fans seem to agree: Orioles pitching this season was flawed in concept: lots of okay pitchers; no ace; not much starter depth; lots of bullpen unknowns.

Levi Wells News / Camden Chat / 3 hours ago

Orioles minor league recap 8/29: Aloy goes deep, Wells struggles in Triple-A debut

Levi Wells struggled to find the strike zone in his Triple-A debut. Wells walked five batters and allowed a pair of runs in only 1.2 innings. Thaddeus Ward bailed out Wells with 3.1 innings of scoreless baseball.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / 5 hours ago

Many players auditioning for a few spots on 2026 Orioles

In the aftermath of last month’s trade deadline, there are plenty of new and newish Orioles whose place on the 2026 team is uncertain. The Orioles will have openings for a utility infielder or two, some outfielders, in the starting rotation and especially in the bullpen.

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The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Can you name the player with the most home runs in one MLB season for each position on the diamond?

The 'MLB single-season switch-hitter home run leaders' quiz

The 'Four+ 20-home run/20-stolen base MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB RBI leaders' quiz

MLB News / Camden Chat / 19 hours ago

Orioles scores: 3-2 loss full of RISP failure seals sweep by Red Sox

One of the great hallmarks of the 2025 Orioles is not merely that they do things that are bad, but also that they do things that are stupid. The ninth

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 22 hours ago

1 disappointing player Orioles must trade in offseason

The Baltimore Orioles have struggled mightily this season, tumbling down the standings after making the playoffs last year. Now, the team might need to make a trade or two in the 2025 MLB offseason.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 28

Baltimore Orioles designate veteran pitcher for assignment

Less than a day after activating this reliever to their major league roster, the Baltimore Orioles are making another bullpen move. The team announced on Thursday that they're designating veteran reliever Roansy Contreras for assignment and are activating newly acquired reliever Shawn Dubin to their roster.

MLB News / Camden Chat / August 28

Orioles vs. Giants: Looking to stop the losing streak

For a little while there, it seemed like August might be a fun month for the Orioles. They won series against three likely playoff teams in a row, in the middle of this stretch they called up both Dylan Beavers and Samuel Basallo, and it seemed like they might be able to make it a third winning month in a row.

Roansy Contreras News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

Orioles designate former top prospect for assignment

The Orioles announced Thursday morning that right-hander Roansy Contreras has been designated for assignment.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 28

How Orioles' pitcher fared in his final rehab start

It's been a long road back for right-handed pitcher Tyler Wells, who has been out since May 2024 with a UCL injury which required surgical repair. After making six rehab starts, including five with the Triple-A Norfolk Tides, Wells is set to return to the Baltimore Orioles next week.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27

Orioles to move to six-man rotation

The Orioles will go to a six-man rotation next week, interim manager Tony Mansolino tells reporters (including Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun). Tyler Wells made his final rehab start tonight to complete his return from May 2024 elbow surgery.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 27

Ceddanne Rafaela redeems himself after costly mistake vs. Orioles

Ceddanne Rafaela redeems himself after costly mistake against Orioles

If not for a clutch play, center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela could've been the reason the Boston Red Sox lost a crucial road game against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.

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The 'MLB Comeback Player of the Year award winners' quiz

Brandon Young News / Field Level Media / August 27

Orioles move rookie pitcher Brandon Young to 60-day IL, ending his season

The Baltimore Orioles moved rookie pitcher Brandon Young to the 60-day IL on Wednesday, ending his season. The team placed Young on the 15-day IL Friday with a left hamstring strain, but elected to shift the right-handed starter to the 60-day list once it became apparent he wouldn't be able to recover before the end of September.

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The 'Most 1,000-rushing yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL sack leaders since 2015' quiz

The 'Most NFL 1,000-receiving yard seasons' quiz

The 'Season TD pass leaders by NFL team' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 27

Baltimore Orioles starter out for season in flurry of roster moves

The Baltimore Orioles announced a flurry of roster moves prior to Wednesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox, including an injury update on one of their starting pitchers.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Ken Rosenthal believes Orioles ‘can’t give up’ on Adley Rutschman amid struggles

The Baltimore Orioles remain a franchise at a crossroads as the 2025 season winds down, and few storylines are more pressing than the future of Adley Rutschman.

Roansy Contreras News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26

Orioles to select contract of veteran righty

Baltimore hasn’t yet decided whether he will start the game or pitch in a bulk role following an opener, but he will pitch “a good amount” of Wednesday's game.

Kyle Bradish News / Field Level Media / August 26

Orioles' Kyle Bradish set to face Red Sox in long-awaited return

It's too late for Kyle Bradish to save the season for the Baltimore Orioles, but he will be intent on showing what he can do in his long-awaited return to the big leagues.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / August 25

These Are The Players Who Can Plug The Hole Left By Félix Bautista

Baltimore Orioles closer Félix Bautista suffered a torn labrum and rotator cuff following his last start in July. The 30-year-old underwent surgery in late August in Los Angeles, performed by Dr.

Baltimore Orioles News / Stadium Rant / August 25

Adley Rutschman: 8 Potential Landing Spots For The Talented Catcher In 2026

The Baltimore Orioles shocked the baseball world last week when they signed recent call-up Samuel Basallo to an eight-year, $67 million extension. The rookie catcher had only played in four major league games at the time, but he is expected to be a middle-of-the-order power hitter.