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Orioles Keep Henderson In Five Spot And Give Holliday Rare Leadoff Role Vs A Lefty

The Orioles begin what is yet again their biggest series of the season with Gunnar Henderson batting fifth for the fourth time in the last five games, at the same time ex-Oriole Adley Rutschman, the only player O’s baseball exec Mike Elias drafted ahead of Henderson, is being dropped to fifth already on Boston.

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Orioles' Pete Alonso on offensive surge since All-Star break

Since the All-Star break, Alonso has been raking for the Baltimore Orioles.

Longtime Orioles player Trey Mancini retires after inspirational MLB career

Carlos Rodon returns from IL as Yankees attempt to slow Orioles

Late rally lets Rays eke out series finale against Orioles

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18

Longtime Orioles player Trey Mancini retires after inspirational MLB career

Mancini has officially announced his retirement from MLB following his comeback with the Los Angeles Angels this season.

Carlos Rodon returns from IL as Yankees attempt to slow Orioles

Late rally lets Rays eke out series finale against Orioles

Orioles in playoff spot for first time since April — but will it last?

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 18

Did a four-game series in Tampa just define the Orioles season again?

There haven’t been the 2023 Orioles and this season’s team. The former was a 100-game winner, an AL East division champion and a team that historically outperformed the mediocre expectations placed upon them before the season.

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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.

Aron Estrada News / Camden Chat / August 18

This week in the Orioles minors: Bradfield heats up, Estrada hits five homers

Orioles top prospect lists have turned over a lot since the start of the season. Between Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers graduating to the majors, players

Pete Alonso News / Camden Chat / August 18

Orioles news 8/18: A sweep lost, Alonso named player of the week

Happy Tuesday, Camden Chatters! Yes, the Orioles lost last night. But you know what? I don’t even feel bad about it. There have been so many demoralizing losses this season, but last night was not one of them.

MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 18

The Orioles' Best Chances to Conquer the Yankees in a Pivotal Series

The Orioles finally return to Camden Yards after a surprisingly successful ten game trek. To the surprise of Orioles and Rays fans, the O’s left St. Petersburg with a series win, which prevented a losing trip.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 18

Orioles hope homestand brings them a visit to the .500 mark and beyond.

For the fifth time since June 5th, the Orioles were just two games below .500, and they’ve now lost five straight attempts to climb to within one game of .500. They haven’t been at .500 since they won the first game of a doubleheader with Houston on April 30th.

MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 17

Orioles Fall Just Short Of Four Game Sweep Of Rays In 7-6 Defeat

The Orioles accomplished what they had to do on a 10-game road trip that could have shattered their season. And after the first two series of this sojourn, it seemed like they were in fact on life support.

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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.

Pete Alonso News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Orioles' Pete Alonso Puts MLB on Notice With Offensive Surge

Pete Alonso’s first year with the Baltimore Orioles was perhaps flying under the radar – until now. After a torrid stretch at the plate that saw Alonso collect 12 hits in 22 at-bats, the Polar Bear was named the American League Player of the Week from August 10 to August 16.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 17

Which injured Orioles return will provide the biggest boost?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Orioles fans and fans across the country.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 17

Now in playoff position, Orioles out for 4-game road sweep of Rays

Tampa native Pete Alonso has returned home in Baltimore Orioles colors and tormented his hometown club. The slugging first baseman and his resurgent teammates

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / August 16

Orioles in playoff spot for first time since April — but will it last?

The race for the third wild-card spot in the American League is turning into a complete free-for-all.

Orioles post 7-run inning, top Rays

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 16

Orioles post 7-run inning, top Rays

Colton Cowser, Jackson Holliday and Christian Encarnacion-Strand drove in all seven runs in an explosive sixth inning as the Baltimore Orioles won another contest against first-place Tampa Bay, bouncing the Rays 10-2 on Sunday afternoon in St.

Pete Alonso News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Orioles Make Pete Alonso Decision After Injury Scare

The Baltimore Orioles avoided a major setback Sunday after Pete Alonso was cleared to remain in the lineup following a calf cramp that briefly raised concerns during Saturday’s win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 15

For second straight night, Orioles win 1-run decision over Rays

Tyler O'Neill singled in Colton Cowser in the 10th inning as the Baltimore Orioles won their second straight one-run affair Saturday night against American League East-leading Tampa Bay, edging the Rays 4-3 in their four-game series in St.

Jackson Holliday News / Viral Sports News / August 15

Baltimore Orioles Make Decision on Struggling Jackson Holliday

The Baltimore Orioles opened their series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a hard-fought 6-5 win on Friday and now turn their attention to the second contest of the three-game set.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Orioles Reinstate Chris Bassitt From 60-Day IL

The Orioles have reinstated righty Chris Bassitt from the 60-day injured list, per a club announcement. Baltimore had an open 40-man spot, so the O’s only needed to free up a spot on the 26-man roster for Bassitt.

Joseph Dzierwa News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 13

Orioles Pitching Prospect Joseph Dzierwa Continues to Dominate Double-A Hitters

One of the Baltimore Orioles' top pitching prospects, left-hander Joseph Dzierwa, twirled another gem in his latest outing for the Double-A Chesapeake Baysox.

Samuel Basallo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11

Orioles get big Samuel Basallo injury update amid shoulder recovery

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo is currently recovering from right shoulder inflammation. The Orioles are hoping to have the catcher return sooner rather than later.

Gunnar Henderson News / Trade Talk Sports / August 7

Insider Believes Gunnar Henderson Could Be Next to Leave Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles were said to be contemplating shaking up the core of their roster, and trading Adley Rutschman to the division-rival Boston Red Sox confirmed that to be true.

Joseph Dzierwa News / Just Baseball / August 7

Inside Joseph Dzierwa’s Rise Through the Orioles’ System

Last season, the Baltimore Orioles were poised for a successful MLB Draft, as they possessed six picks in the first two rounds — four of which were first-round selections.

Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6

Orioles are not expected to re-sign one All-Star

The Baltimore Orioles may soon be headed for a notable split. Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson is not expected to re-sign with the team on a new contract, Buster Olney of ESPN reported on Thursday.

Wehiwa Aloy News / Just Baseball / August 6

Wehiwa Aloy Takes His First Professional Season One Step at a Time

Coming into the 2025 MLB Draft, few teams around the league were prepared to make as much noise as the Baltimore Orioles. With four first-round picks, the Orioles were set to land multiple top talents in the class, and they were prepared to strike when they went on the clock.

Chadwick Tromp News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5

Chadwick Tromp Elects Free Agency

The Orioles announced yesterday that catcher Chadwick Tromp elected free agency after going unclaimed on outright waivers. Baltimore had designated him for assignment last week.