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2025 has been an eye-opening year for the Baltimore Orioles. After enduring multiple seasons of losing during their teardown rebuild, it seemed like everything was coming up aces for the franchise when it came to the future of the organization.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / June 10

Orioles reinstate Mullins, Westburg from injured list, option Kjerstad, designate Rivera for assignment

BALTIMORE–The Orioles on Tuesday reinstated centerfielder Cedric Mullins and infielder Jordan Westburg from the 10-day injured list. Mullins had a strained right hamstring and Westburg a strained left hamstring.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 5

Could Orioles Unload Former 2nd-Overall Pick To Royals In Deadline Blockbuster?

As the Kansas City Royals search longingly for offensive help, the Baltimore Orioles look like a possible savior. The Orioles got off to a horrendous start to the season, though their recent winning surge has complicated things a bit.

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Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / June 5

Rutschman, Kjerstad help Orioles win 5th straight, 3-2 over Mariners

SEATTLE–What happened? In the first six innings of Wednesday night’s game, the Orioles had just two hits and trailed, 2-1, to the Seattle Mariners. One was a 415-foot home run in the top of the sixth by catcher Adley Rutschman, who would make a key defensive play in the bottom of the inning with a sweep tag at home of J.P.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5

Orioles’ winning streak reaches 5 in comeback win over Mariners

Heston Kjerstad drove a go-ahead two-run triple into the right-field corner in the seventh inning, and the Baltimore Orioles held on for a 3–2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night to extend their winning streak to five games — their longest of the season.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / June 5

Heston Kjerstad’s two-run triple helps Orioles edge out Mariners, 3-2

The win streak is now a season-high games. Here’s a cliché that’s a cliché for a reason: Baseball is played on grass, not on paper. Tonight was the only

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / May 23

What’s up with Heston Kjerstad?

He’s finally healthy, but he’s still chasing pitches low in and out of the zone, and grounding into lots of outs. It’s too soon to call the season a failure, but suffice it to say, a team doesn’t underperform as severely as the 2025 Orioles without several things going wrong at once.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / May 1

Will Heston Kjerstad's Bench-Clearing Incident Spark Turnaround for Orioles?

The Baltimore Orioles needed to respond in a major way on Wednesday. They were embarrassed for what felt like the umpteenth time in April on Tuesday, the second game of their important set against the AL East-leading New York Yankees.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Tensions Rise as Yankees and Orioles Benches Empty at Camden Yards

Benches cleared in the fourth inning Wednesday night when the Baltimore Orioles took exception to a collision at second base between New York Yankees second baseman Pablo Reyes and outfielder Heston Kjerstad.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30

Watch: Benches clear in Yankees-Orioles game

Benches cleared during a game between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md., on Wednesday following a play at second base.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / April 1

Heston Kjerstad’s Time to Shine Is Now

In baseball, there’s no such thing as an injury happening at the “right time,” so naturally the Baltimore Orioles are going to be hurting a bit over the next six-to-eight weeks while star outfielder Colton Cowser is on the shelf.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 31

Former Orioles Top Prospect Gets Opportunity To Become Franchise's Newest Star

Sometimes, all players need is a chance, and when playing for the Baltimore Orioles on a roster that is loaded with star talent at virtually every position, it's hard to break through.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 28

Former Orioles Top Prospect Must Overcome Key Obstacle for MLB Breakout

The Baltimore Orioles have as deep a group of positional players as any team in baseball. That has created some challenges for manager Brandon Hyde to find playing time for everyone, especially younger players who haven’t had a chance to establish themselves yet at the Major League level.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 26

Orioles Rising Star Predicted To Be Traded for Pitching Help This Season

The Baltimore Orioles have not made any major trades since last year, but that could change some time soon. CBS Sports' Mike Axisa recently came up with one major prediction for each MLB team.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / March 10

This potential Royals-Orioles trade would make sense for both teams

As spring training marches on, the Kansas City Royals could still use another outfielder, and the Baltimore Orioles need a versatile pitcher as injuries stack up. Here's a swap they should consider.

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Arkansas Razorbacks News / Athlon Sports / March 6

Kuhio Aloy's Explosive Start Ignites No. 4 Arkansas Razorbacks

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Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / February 15

Former Razorback Heston Kjerstad Poised for Breakout Season with Orioles

On the first day of Spring Training workouts at Ed Smith Stadium, Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias made it clear: Heston Kjerstad has a prime opportunity to make the team’s Opening Day roster.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / September 15

Orioles activate former top prospect Heston Kjerstad

The Baltimore Orioles activated outfielder Heston Kjerstad and right-handed reliever Jacob Webb from the injured list prior to Sunday's game at the Detroit Tigers.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Orioles option former first-round pick

The outfielder getting sent down is somewhat surprising in that he’s been performing well, but it’s also not surprising since it’s not the first time.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / July 13

Orioles OF Heston Kjerstad placed on 7-day concussion list

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad was scratched from Saturday's starting lineup against the New York Yankees and placed on the seven-day concussion list.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13

Orioles place outfielder on concussion IL after brawl-starting HBP

The injury stems from a scary incident in Friday’s 4-1 Orioles loss to the Yankees, as he was hit in the head by a Clay Holmes fastball in the bottom of the ninth.

Watch: Yankees pitcher plunks Orioles OF in the head, leading to nasty bench-clearing brawl

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