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Orioles sweep doubleheader from Blue Jays, keeping alive faint playoff hopes
BALTIMORE—The Orioles won two games on Wednesday, and the Chicago White Sox lost to the Kansas City Royals, 5-4, keeping the Orioles’ faint chances of a playoff berth alive for at least another day. The White Sox can eliminate the Orioles from playoff contention if they beat the Royals on Thursday afternoon. “I know odds […]
Will Orioles re-sign Trevor Rogers? | MAILBAG
Question: Both Trevor Rogers and the Orioles have expressed the desire for a long-term deal. What’s the hold-up? From: Marc Sauri Answer: Marc, David Lorenzo also asked this question. I know Trevor Rogers says he’s interested in returning, but I don’t know about the Orioles’ part. Craig Albernaz says he would like to see Rogers […]
Bassitt keeps Orioles’ hopes alive as he outpitches Scherzer in 4-2 win over Blue Jays
BALTIMORE—For the moment, the Orioles remain alive in the wild-card race, but just barely. Entering the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader, the Orioles would have had to win their last five games while the Chicago White Sox lost their last five. The Orioles managed a 4-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays before 10,562 at […]
Orioles place Basallo on concussion injured list, recall Kjerstad; Holliday to have left wrist surgery
BALTIMORE—Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo’s season is over. After getting hit by a foul tip on the mask during Monday night’s game against the Blue Jays, Basallo has been placed on the 7-day concussion injured list, retroactive to Tuesday. He was hit in the fifth inning and left the game after the sixth. “Concussions are so […]
Alonso is unanimous winner of Most Valuable Oriole award
BALTIMORE—In his first season with the Orioles, Pete Alonso was unanimously elected as Most Valuable Oriole. Alonso, who signed a five-year, $155 million contract with the Orioles last December, became the ninth Oriole to hit 40 home runs on Monday night. “It’s just them believing in who I am,” Alonso said. “I’m not trying to […]
Candidates to add to Orioles’ 40-man roster
Even though an expected December 1st lockout may preclude a Rule 5 draft, the Orioles still have choices to make as they construct a 40-man roster for the offseason. Despite the cancellation of the 2021 Rule 5 draft, the Orioles did add six players to the 40-man roster on November 19th — future closer Félix […]
The Rise and Fall of Sammy Stewart
He was a pitching stalwart on terrific Oriole teams before a drug habit shattered his life. Click the play button below to hear me read a 2006 article I wrote about his fall. Sammy Stewart probably would’ve had a long and successful career as a starting pitcher in the major leagues if he’d played for […]
Orioles-Blue Jays game postponed by rain, will play Wednesday doubleheader at 1:35, 6:35
BALTIMORE—The Orioles’ scheduled game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night was postponed by rain. The teams will play a split doubleheader on Wednesday with the first game scheduled at 1:35 p.m. and the second at 6:35. Gates will open at 12:30 for the first game and 5:30 for the second. The postponement was […]
Peter Schmuck: ‘Tis the offseason for some Orioles’ soul-searching
During my many years as a frustrated intramural jock, I had a close friend and teammate who had an interesting philosophy when things were not going our way. He would gather everybody together and deliver this one-sentence pep talk: “Okay guys, it’s time to change the emphasis from losing to winning.” Everybody laughed and we […]
Aloy, Dzierwa take home Orioles’ top minor league awards
BALTIMORE—While the Orioles’ major league team has disappointed, the team trotted out some of its best minor league performers on Monday night to hand out awards. Double-A Chesapeake teammates shortstop Wehiwa Aloy and left-handed pitcher Joseph Dzierwa won the awards for best position player and best pitcher in the organization. “I feel like this is […]
Alonso’s 40th home run lifts Orioles to 4-3 win over Blue Jays
BALTIMORE—While Pete Alonso hoped the Orioles would have had a much better record, it’s hard to imagine a more personally satisfying one for him. After signing a five-year, $155 million contract, Alonso, who started slowly and had just four home runs through April, hit two on Monday night, pushing him to 40, and gave the […]
Would an Orioles general manager under Elias have autonomy? | MAILBAG
Question: I think Mike Elias is a great talent evaluator, and I think the Orioles are lucky to have him. I like what he is saying about listening to new voices from the outside. Of course, we will have to see if he hires someone with autonomy to actually make these changes. What are your […]
Calling the Pen: Orioles’ Albernaz went too far in his criticism of Jeremiah Jackson
Back in April, Jeremiah Jackson hit a foul ball into the Orioles’ dugout that broke the jaw of manager Craig Albernaz. The Orioles would go on to win that game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on a grand slam by Jackson. As much as he was hurting, Albernaz returned to the dugout to congratulate Jackson and […]
Orioles wait on Alexander while Holliday is unlikely to return in 2026; Albernaz seeks higher standards; O’s-Blue Jays lineup
BALTIMORE—José Barrero is in the Orioles’ lineup at second base for Monday night’s game. Barrero will be the 60th player used by the team. Barrero is with the Orioles because two players, Blaze Alexander and Jackson Holliday, are on the 10-day injured list. Alexander, who became the father of a baby girl on Thursday, is […]
Orioles on brink of elimination after 2nd straight shutout loss, 3-0 to Brewers
BALTIMORE—A long day for Baltimore sports fans ended more than nine hours after it started with losses by both the Ravens and the Orioles. The Orioles’ season, which ends next Sunday in disappointment, had a few interesting story lines. There was the first Baltimore appearance by the fastest pitcher in baseball, the Milwaukee Brewers’ Jacob […]
Who is Orioles’ unsung hero? | MAILBAG
Question: My pick for MVP is the Polar Bear and Unsung Hero is Coly Mayo. What do you think about these men receiving the honors? From: Mark Sprucebank Answer: Mark, I assume you mean the Most Valuable Oriole award and not the American League’s Most Valuable Player. I think Pete Alonso will get some down […]
Orioles’ Bautista was determined to return this season; O’s-Brewers lineups
BALTIMORE—Félix Bautista was activated before Saturday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, though he didn’t pitch in it. When Bautista appears in a game, it will be the first appearance for the 31-year-old right-hander since July 20th, 2025. Bautista had surgery on his rotator cuff and labrum in August 2025, his second major surgery in less […]
Calling the Pen: Not the best time for Orioles to announce Albernaz is coming back
This wasn’t a good weekend to announce that Craig Albernaz would be returning as manager. The announcement was made as awkwardly as Rece Hinds’ attempt to catch a fly ball by Joey Ortiz that he misplayed into a triple. President of baseball operations Mike Elias said that Albernaz would be getting a second season after […]
Mancini retires as an Oriole: ‘I owe my life to this city and this franchise’
BALTIMORE—Trey Mancini looks as if he could still play major league baseball. In fact, he did play again just over three months ago when the Los Angeles Angels brought him back to the major leagues after an absence of nearly three years. After five games and a .308 average, the Angels no longer needed him, […]
Rogers’ gem is wasted in Orioles’ 1-0 loss to Brewers as elimination draws near
BALTIMORE—Trevor Rogers pitched brilliantly and had nothing to show for it. For eight innings, the 28-year-old left-hander allowed only three hits, and one that cost him. In the second inning, onetime Oriole Joey Ortiz hit a fly ball to right field that Rece Hinds misplayed for a triple. A moment later, another former Oriole, Gary […]
Orioles’ Elias expects to be back, says Albernaz will return; Bautista activated, Helsley shut down; Front office moves
BALTIMORE—Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias expects to return next season, and he says Craig Albernaz will be back along with him. “That’s my assumption,” Elias said of his return. He’s been the Orioles’ top baseball official since November 2018. “It’s a big responsibility, kind of stewarding this franchise, and I remain focused on […]
Orioles’ 9th-inning comeback is undone in the 10th in 6-5 loss to Brewers
BALTIMORE—In a game they desperately needed for their fading postseason hopes, the Orioles forced extra innings with two ninth-inning runs before their bullpen allowed a 10th-inning run that the Orioles couldn’t answer, sending them to a 6-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers before 25,304 at Camden Yards on Friday night. Sal Frelick’s single off Grant […]
Peter Schmuck: Time is running out on the Orioles, but they can still do the math
The Orioles had another opportunity to inch forward in the waning days of this ever-stranger American League wild-card race. All they had to do was beat the winningest team in the major leagues … and they almost did. They staged a pair of multi-run comebacks against a Milwaukee Brewers club that is on the verge […]
Mejdal will no longer oversee analytics for Orioles
BALTIMORE—Sig Mejdal, the Orioles’ vice president and assistant general manager of analytics, who’s been with the team since November 2018, will be changing roles according to a report by The Athletic, which was confirmed by an industry source. Mejdal, who’s worked with president of baseball operations Mike Elias in St. Louis and Houston, will no […]
Orioles injury update on Bautista, Helsley, Holliday, Bradish, Alexander, Baz; O’s-Brewers lineups
BALTIMORE—Félix Bautista was in the Orioles’ clubhouse on Friday after throwing nine games in a rehab assignment. Bautista, who was a dominant closer until he needed Tommy John surgery in 2023, returned last season but needed rotator cuff and labrum surgery in August 2025. Bautista threw one game for Double-A Chesapeake, allowing three runs while […]
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