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Baltimore Orioles claim starting pitching prospect off waivers

Following a busy trade deadline last week, the Baltimore Orioles continued to add young pieces to the roster with an intriguing pickup that weekend. On Sunday, the Orioles claimed right-handed pitcher Carson Ragsdale off waivers from the San Francisco Giants.

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Kjerstad on Norfolk’s injured list; Updates on Eflin, Selby; Orioles claim reliever Rico Garcia off waivers

PHILADELPHIA—Outfielder/designated hitter Heston Kjerstad, the overall No. 2 pick in the 2020 draft, hasn’t played for Triple-A Norfolk since July 25th and he’s on the Triple-A injured list.

Terrin Vavra News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5

Veteran infielder/outfielder accepts outright assignment with Orioles

He has seemingly been the club’s “break glass in case of emergency” player.

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Jackson Holliday News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 5

Jackson Holliday named Orioles' Heart and Hustle Award winner for 2025

One of the Baltimore Orioles' bright young stars has been recognized by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association for his performance both on and off the field this year.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 5

Baltimore Orioles claim promising reliever off waivers from Mets

The Baltimore Orioles have added a solid piece to their bullpen. As reported by MLB insider Ari Alexander of KPRC2 Houston, the Orioles have claimed promising right-handed relief pitcher Rico Garcia off waivers from the New York Mets.

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The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

No professional sport in North America has a past as rich as baseball's. Over the history of each MLB franchise, the following players represent each team's best.

Rico Garcia News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5

Orioles claim right-hander off waivers from Mets

The Orioles have claimed right-hander Rico Garcia off waivers from the Mets, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC 2. The latter club designated him for assignment earlier this week.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 5

Orioles trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Tuesday 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 5

Povich pitches well in 1st start back, but Martin allows 6 runs in 13-3 Orioles’ loss to Phillies

PHILADELPHIA-What happened? With four key bullpen pieces traded, and closer Félix Bautista’s 2025 in doubt, the Orioles have been searching for stoppers in the bullpen.

Grayson Rodriguez News / Field Level Media / August 4

Orioles RHP Grayson Rodriguez to have season-ending elbow surgery

The Baltimore Orioles' Grayson Rodriguez will miss the remainder of the season as the right-handed pitcher will have surgery on his pitching elbow next week.

Grayson Rodriguez News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 4

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher to have season-ending surgery

Grayson Rodriguez’s next start for the Baltimore Orioles will have to wait until 2026. On Monday, interim manager Tony Mansolino confirmed that Rodriguez will undergo season-ending surgery on his right elbow early next week, a possibility general manager Mike Elias mentioned Friday.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 4

Orioles predicted to sign Phillies starter to $104 Million deal

It has been a disappointing season for the Baltimore Orioles, who are in last place in the American League East and starting to think about 2026. Last winter, the Orioles saw two of their most productive players leave in free agency, with both Corbin Burnes and Anthony Santander heading elsewhere.

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Grayson Rodriguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Orioles righty to undergo season-ending elbow debridement surgery

It’s possible he will be ready for the start of the 2026 season.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / August 4

Orioles activate INF/OF Vidal Brujan, LHP Cade Povich

The Baltimore Orioles activated infielder/outfielder Vidal Brujan after he was claimed off waivers Sunday and brought back left-hander Cade Povich from the injured list.

Bryan Baker News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 4

Orioles fleeced Rays in Bryan Baker trade, per former MLB executive

The Baltimore Orioles waited as long as they could to start selling off pieces, giving their guys as long as possible to try and climb up the standings and back into the playoff picture.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 4

Orioles praised by former MLB executive for work done at trade deadline

The Baltimore Orioles didn’t operate at the trade deadline in the fashion many people thought they would coming into the season. In the preseason, the Orioles were viewed as a likely playoff team with the potential to be World Series contenders if a few things went their way, namely the starting pitching.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / August 4

Orioles’ Vision for 2026 Unclear Following Sell-Off

This trade deadline was a tough one to stomach for the Baltimore Orioles. After an arduous rebuild, they weren’t supposed to already be back in last place in the AL East.

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.

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

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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 / 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.