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Baltimore Orioles impact starter set to make season debut

The long-awaited return of one of the Baltimore Orioles' injured starting pitchers will come to fruition tonight. Right-handed starter Kyle Bradish is slated to make his season debut on Tuesday for the Orioles as they continue their three-game series against the Boston Red Sox.

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Orioles 2026 schedule has been released

The 2025 Orioles season has been a disappointment that could hardly end soon enough ever since the starting rotation completely misfired in April. Good news for everyone who is tired of these guys: It’s officially not too early to start thinking about the 2026 season.

Orioles announce 2026 schedule, will open at home on March 26th against Twins

The Orioles will open the 2026 schedule at home with a six-game homestand. Opening Day will be on Thursday March 26th against the Minnesota Twins. After an open day on Friday and two more games against the Twins, the Orioles will play three games against Texas.

Samuel Basallo News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 26

Insider details disappointing Samuel Basallo assessment

Baltimore Orioles fans are still buzzing about the eight-year, $67 million contract extension that promising young catcher Samuel Basallo signed last week.

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The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Can you name the player with the most home runs in one MLB season for each position on the diamond?

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Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 26

How many wins will the Orioles have at the end of the season?

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.

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Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

Here is every MLB team’s current title drought, though obviously for some of them “drought” is an overstatement.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 26

How much would other contract extensions cost the Orioles?

Given the disappointment that’s hung over the 2025 Orioles for much of the season, the promotion and subsequent extension of Samuel Basallo is the best thing that has happened this year for much of Birdland. For years, those who care about the Orioles have pleaded for the O’s front office to take a Braves-like approach to their young stars.

Gunnar Henderson News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 26

Insider reveals why Orioles will face 'difficulties' re-signing Gunnar Henderson

Comments that Baltimore Orioles star shortstop Gunnar Henderson made earlier this week when asked if he’d consider signing a contract extension with the Orioles in the future turned heads among the baseball community.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 26

Orioles prospects: Aloy, Bodine stand out for Delmarva

For much of the season, the biggest excitement revolving around the Orioles farm was when they would end up calling up Dylan Beavers and Samuel Basallo.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 26

Cowser drives in 3 but Sugano allows 2 homers in Orioles’ 4-3 loss to Red Sox

BALTIMORE–What happened? Other than Trevor Rogers, Tomoyuki Sugano has been the best Oriole starter of the second half. Until Monday night, Sugano hadn’t lost since July 2nd.

Kyle Bradish News / Field Level Media / August 26

Orioles' Kyle Bradish set to face Red Sox in long-awaited return

It's too late for Kyle Bradish to save the season for the Baltimore Orioles, but he will be intent on showing what he can do in his long-awaited return to the big leagues.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / August 25

These Are The Players Who Can Plug The Hole Left By Félix Bautista

Baltimore Orioles closer Félix Bautista suffered a torn labrum and rotator cuff following his last start in July. The 30-year-old underwent surgery in late August in Los Angeles, performed by Dr.

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25 Negro Leaguers every baseball fan should know

Here is a look at 25 of the greatest performers in the distinguished (and varied) history of Negro League baseball.

Sugano gets hit by the long ball, O’s RISP woes resurface in a 4-3 loss to Boston

The MASN booth was saying something like: “Gosh, Tomoyuki Sugano looks so good this month.” “Yeah, he’s really been limiting the home r—” Whoops. This was barely a game before Boston’s Roman Anthony put his team up 1-0, having launched a long ball into the right-center field seats.

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The 'Most NFL 1,000-receiving yard seasons' quiz

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Adley Rutschman News / Stadium Rant / August 25

Adley Rutschman: 8 Potential Landing Spots For The Talented Catcher In 2026

The Baltimore Orioles shocked the baseball world last week when they signed recent call-up Samuel Basallo to an eight-year, $67 million extension. The rookie catcher had only played in four major league games at the time, but he is expected to be a middle-of-the-order power hitter.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 25

Orioles will start Bradish Tuesday against Red Sox; Westburg’s return uncertain

Kyle Bradish will come off the 60-day injured list and start for the Orioles against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old right-hander had Tommy John surgery in June 2024 and has thrown six rehab starts.

How Kyle Bradish Did During His Rehab Assignment

It’s been a difficult year for the Orioles, a team that entered play on August 25 with a 60-70 record after making the postseason in 2023 and 2024. There have been positives, though, namely with the likes of Trevor Rogers and Jackson Holliday.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25

Orioles to activate Kyle Bradish

The Orioles will reinstate right-hander Kyle Bradish from the 60-day injured list to start tomorrow’s game, per a club announcement. It’ll be the 28-year-old righty’s first time taking a big league mound since undergoing Tommy John surgery last June.

Trevor Rogers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Orioles SP Trevor Rogers’ historic run continues with dominant gem vs. Astros

While the Baltimore Orioles are still technically in the AL Wild Card race, the odds of a playoff berth grow slimmer by the day. This past weekend’s series against the Houston Astros showed that while the Orioles still have plenty of fight, it’s clear that GM Mike Elias and his staff still have work to do this winter.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / August 25

Can an Influx of Pitching Help the Orioles Play Spoiler?

As the MLB season heads into late August, the playoff pictures are tightening. With just over four weeks left in the season, many teams are going to be preparing to make their final pushes in September.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 25

Insider pinpoints position Orioles will pursue in free agency

There are several positions where the Baltimore Orioles could stand to improve for the 2026 season. The good news is that they're already set in multiple positions for next year, including up the middle, at catcher, and are solid at several other spots around the field.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Three Orioles players nearing returns from injured list

While the 60-70 Orioles are nine games back of a Wild Card spot and would need nothing short of a miracle to make it into the postseason at this point, that isn’t stopping them from doing what they can to best set themselves up for 2026.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / August 24

Trevor Rogers continues mound dominance as Orioles edge Astros

Trevor Rogers pitched seven splendid innings and Gunnar Henderson and Luis Vazquez homered as the Baltimore Orioles avoided a series sweep, defeating the visiting Houston Astros 3-2 on Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24

Three best landing spots for Adley Rutschman this offseason

The Baltimore Orioles (59-70) made a potentially franchise-altering move this week, and it could lead to a significant addition to the trade market this offseason.

Orioles place IF Jordan Westburg, P Brandon Young on injured list

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

The 'AL and NL Rookie of the Year award winners since 2000' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / August 23

Orioles' latest extension could spell doom for All-Star catcher

It's not a good day to be Adley Rutschman.

Orioles two-time All-Star's career-worst season gets worse

Craig Kimbrel lands with World Series contender after latest release

Brian Van Belle could finally make MLB debut after Rays' latest moves

Jesus Sanchez needs to be consistent to help Astros get back on track

Which MLB teams are suffering through the longest World Series droughts?

Baltimore Orioles News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / August 20

Orioles’ Félix Bautista Faces Long Recovery, Expected to Miss Most of 2026: The Fantasy Implications

Well, this is just fantastic. Just when you thought Félix Bautista might finally catch a break after clawing his way back from Tommy John surgery, the baseball gods decided to play another cruel joke on the Baltimore Orioles closer.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / August 19