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Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 1

Kjerstad has exciting 2 days — fatherhood, joining Orioles; Robert, De León embrace new chances

DENVER—It’s been an exciting past two days for Heston Kjerstad. The Orioles recalled the outfielder/designated hitter from Triple-A Norfolk, and he became a father on Monday.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 1

Orioles Bullpen Is Coming Through When It Matters Most

The Baltimore Orioles bullpen is a sneaky solid unit. It ranks 11th in baseball with a 3.90 ERA, so they are effectively an above-average group. They have done this without their closer, Felix Bautista, who is currently playing rehab games in the minors with an eye on rejoining the O’s for the stretch run.

Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The '2025 MLB home run leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Luis Robert News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 1

Orioles activate Luis Robert Jr., announces other roster moves

The Baltimore Orioles are getting ready to welcome their newest addition. Outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is getting activated to the roster, the team announced.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1

Orioles Designate Cameron Weston, Nick Raquet For Assignment

The Orioles announced a flurry of roster moves ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Rockies. Baltimore selected the contract of righty Albert Suárez. With lefty Luis De León also added to the 40-man roster, the club has cleared two spots by designating right-hander Cameron Weston and left-hander Nick Raquet for assignment.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / September 1

Orioles call up top pitching prospect Luis De Leon

While the 23-year-old has mostly pitched as a starter in the minors, the Orioles have recently transitioned him to a reliever for his MLB call-up in order to help the bullpen in high-leverage situations amid a pivotal stretch.

Orioles could get creative with pitching in September wild-card run

Orioles may be thinking long-term with Luis Robert Jr. move

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

Heston Kjerstad News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 1

Orioles Recalling Former Second-Overall Pick Heston Kjerstad For Bench Role In Playoff Push

The Orioles are adding outfielder Heston Kjerstad as rosters expand in September, according to reports, giving him his first taste of MLB since last June and doing so at a time when his exposure could be quite limited.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 1

Orioles’ playoff push may receive crucial boost soon

The Baltimore Orioles are in the postseason picture despite their up and down season. Following Baltimore’s 2-1 win against the Colorado Rockies on Monday, the O’s are only a half-game back of an American League Wild Card spot.

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The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1

Orioles To Promote Luis De León

The Orioles are calling up pitching prospect Luis De León, reports Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. The left-hander is not yet on Baltimore’s 40-man roster, so the club will need to open a spot for him.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / September 1

What could be the biggest problem for the Orioles in the playoff chase?

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.

Mike Elias News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 1

The Orioles' Arms Are Crying Out For A 6-Man Rotation. Will Mike Elias Listen?

It’s seemed obvious from the time the Orioles rolled out their original starting rotation – the one with near-the-end Chris Bassitt and Zach Eflin in it – that they would have to go to a six-man mix in the second half of the season.

Pete Alonso News / Camden Chat / September 1

Can Pete Alonso win the AL MVP?

This past offseason, Pete Alonso signed the richest deal in Orioles history, trading Queens for Baltimore and a deal for $155M/five years. Through the 138 games of Alonso’s Orioles career, you could argue the Polar Bear has been underpaid.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / September 1

This week in the Orioles minors: Baysox, Keys continue late surges

As the minor league seasons start to wind down — with one week left for Low- and High-A, two weeks remaining for Double-A, and three for Triple-A — the Orioles’ four affiliates can clearly be delineated into the haves and the have-nots.

Colton Cowser News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Orioles’ Colton Cowser Makes Personal Admission After Rockies Game

Colton Cowser delivered a game-saving moment for the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night, then admitted it topped another memorable home run robbery from his minor league days.

MLB News / Camden Chat / September 1

Get the best of Camden Chat on the new SB Nation app

It’s a big day for Camden Chat. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Orioles. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android.

Colton Cowser News / Larry Brown Sports / September 1

Colton Cowser denies walk-off with the sickest home run robbery of the year

Baltimore Orioles center fielder Colton Cowser has just submitted his entry for Catch of the Year. The Orioles, who entered Monday deep in an AL Wild Card race, were an out away from securing a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colo.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 31

Orioles may be thinking long-term with Luis Robert Jr. move

The Baltimore Orioles made an interesting move on Monday.

Orioles could get creative with pitching in September wild-card run

Bo Bichette shares new admission about early struggles with Mets

Mets 2B Marcus Semien's defense has reached a career low

New White Sox OF Tommy Pham has been an exceptional postseason player

The '1969 Miracle Mets' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / August 31

Orioles could get creative with pitching in September wild-card run

On the last day of August, Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz didn't completely dismiss an idea focused on how the team could handle the final month of the regular season on the mound.

Orioles claim outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from Mets

Orioles' Gunnar Henderson eager to pick up steam vs. Rockies

Gunnar Henderson homers twice as Orioles sweep Athletics

The 'League strikeout leaders by season' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 31

New White Sox OF Tommy Pham has been an exceptional postseason player

Pham, whom the Chicago White Sox acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, has been exceptional in the postseason throughout his career.

White Sox acquire outfielder Tommy Pham from Phillies

Astros, White Sox open 4-game series between division leaders

On deck: Cubs, White Sox open big series, plus Yankees-Padres

The 'MLB active stolen base leaders' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Orioles Designate Luis Vázquez For Assignment

The Orioles announced Monday that infielder Luis Vázquez has been designated for assignment. His roster spot goes to outfielder Luis Robert Jr., whose previously reported waiver claim has now been announced by the club.

Gunnar Henderson News / Field Level Media / August 31

Orioles' Gunnar Henderson eager to pick up steam vs. Rockies

Baltimore is right in the thick of the American League wild-card race and Gunnar Henderson is heating up in time for the final stretch. The Orioles shortstop went deep for the first time since Aug.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / August 30