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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.

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Impact on today and tomorrow’s Camden Chat Orioles coverage from redesign

One thing will be missing today and others will be late tomorrow. As you have seen if you have been on Camden Chat over the last week or so, there is a coming redesign to SB Nation websites happening imminently.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 4

When will the Orioles promote their top prospects?

Now that the 2025 season is truly sunk, let’s get a look at those prospects, right? Right!? It’s been happening in the background for a while now, but ever since the Orioles went all-in on selling at the deadline the murmurs have risen to a roar.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 4

Baltimore Orioles promote recently acquired top prospect to Triple-A

The Baltimore Orioles are promoting one of their newly acquired prospects to the Triple-A level. Jake Rill of MLB.com first reported on Sunday that the Orioles are promoting relief pitcher Anthony Nunez to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 4

Orioles minor league recap 8/4: Bradish rehabs, Basallo and Beavers homer in Norfolk walkoff

Elsewhere, new trade acquisition Brandon Butterworth homered in his first career Double-A game. Start with the bad news: Kyle Bradish’s first rehab start in Triple-A could have gone better.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 4

Can you guess this Orioles third baseman in today’s in-5 trivia game?

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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3

Orioles make never-before-seen MLB history vs. Cubs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Baltimore Orioles News / Fastball on SI / August 2

Baltimore Orioles Lefty Makes Unfortunate Team History Not Seen in Nearly 40 Years

After trading away Cedric Mullins, Ryan O'Hearn, Ramon Laureano and Andrew Kittredge at the MLB Trade Deadline, the Baltimore Orioles lost 1-0 against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon.

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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

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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.

Ryan O'Hearn News / Yardbarker / August 1