PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a strong lineup in 2026, but they had a few weaknesses at the plate that they must fix this offseason. The Pirates were terrible against left-handed pitching , especially against starters, going 18-33 over the season, in contrast to their 64-47 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Going into 2026, this was clearly going to be a pivotal year where Coby Mayo had to prove that he was going to be something or else it might sink in that he will never be anything.
After a strong August, the Baltimore Orioles looked like they were playing their best ball when it mattered most. Colton Cowser’s game-winning catch in Colorado was primed to be the catalyst the team needed to chase down the third AL Wild Card spot.
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Coby Mayo hit a tie-breaking three-run inside-the-park home run in the 11th inning Tuesday night for the visiting Baltimore Orioles, who stormed back to beat the New York Mets 7-5 in the middle game of a three-game interleague series.
The most logical and rational thing for the Orioles beleaguered front office to do entering a desperate series in Toronto, with injuries mounting and some of their most important hitters struggling, was to put Dylan Beavers in the leadoff spot and Coby Mayo no lower than fourth.
Right now, for the Baltimore Orioles, watching Coby Mayo swing the bat is about as good as it gets. Mayo is having an exceptional second half of the season
Not many things have gone right for the Orioles in 2026. And yet, the development of Coby Mayo is easily one of the biggest wins of the season. Early in the season, the 24-year-0ld Mayo was viewed as another one of Baltimore’s talented young players who couldn’t translate that talent into major league production.
Coby Mayo homered twice and the Baltimore Orioles snapped a six-game losing streak by defeating the visiting Cleveland Guardians 6-4 on Monday afternoon to begin a three-game series.
Baltimore entered today’s matchup with the Athletics looking for a three-game sweep, but it felt like the team would be forced to settle for a series win after Chris Bassitt allowed five runs in the first three frames.
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Mayo has been putting up stellar numbers against southpaws this season.
Exactly two players in the history of the Baltimore Orioles have hit more homer against left-handed pitching in a single season than Coby Mayo. Gary Roenicke
Back in 2020, the Baltimore Orioles selected Stoneman Douglas slugger Coby Mayo with their fourth-round pick in the Draft. He was a raw high school kid but eventually became one of the best prospects in MLB, peaking at 14th in 2025.
Coby Mayo homered and drove in three runs as the visiting Baltimore Orioles powered past the Detroit Tigers, 8-5, on Monday. Leody Tavares and pinch-hitter Tyler O'Neill also homered, while Jackson Holliday supplied four hits and scored twice.
The Baltimore Orioles are set to play the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. Before the contest, manager Craig Albernaz shared an injury update on infielder Coby Mayo, who is dealing with a back injury concern.
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The Baltimore Orioles earned an 8-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Coby Mayo played a significant role in the win, as he crushed a big three-run home run 452 feet.
While the stars on any team will generate the most attention, their performances may not be the difference in their team's success. Oftentimes, it is an overlooked player who either steps up or struggles who proves to be a difference-maker.
Ever since he first entered the professional scene in 2021, Baltimore Orioles power-hitting corner infielder Coby Mayo has made a strong offensive impact wherever he went.
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Injuries have created an opportunity for the Baltimore Orioles to get corner infielder Coby Mayo and first baseman Ryan Mountcastle into the lineup. Instead, neither may be on the roster come Opening Day.
Few players hear ‘You suck today’ — and even fewer embrace it. However, that blunt honesty from the Baltimore Orioles’ coaching staff is precisely what is helping Coby Mayo grow and find his footing in the majors.
Baltimore Orioles rookie Coby Mayo had an eventful day on Saturday in the team's 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox.
The Orioles need a spark as they enter Saturday at the bottom of the AL East standings, and third baseman Coby Mayo may be just what they need.
Baltimore Orioles prospect Coby Mayo issued a statement on Wednesday, a day after he drew criticism for his comments about being demoted. Mayo on Tuesday was optioned by the Orioles to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.
While it’s understandable that Mayo feels he doesn’t have much more to show against minor league pitching, the Orioles weren’t likely to carry him on the Opening Day roster.
The Baltimore Orioles have optioned infielder Coby Mayo to Triple-A Norfolk, the team announced Saturday. Mayo is currently ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the Orioles' farm system, as well as the No.
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