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Orioles cut mascot jobs in private payroll reset — 11hBaltimore ends the dedicated Mr. Splash role and lays off the Oriole Bird performer in a business-side reshaping after a 79-win year, drawing sharp fan pushback while the club keeps the Bird Bath alive.

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Jared Kim After a 79-win season this feels like the wrong place to cut costs when the Bird and Mr. Splash helped keep families coming.

MLB Clock Violations Fall to 387; Baz Leads — 3dBaltimore’s Shane Baz led MLB pitchers with six pitch-clock violations, while Yankees batter José Caballero led hitters with four; the Orioles and Giants tied for the most team violations. Overall violations continued to decline, falling to 387 this season from 1,048 in the pitch clock’s 2023 debut.

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Rachel Meyers Caballero topping hitters with four makes sense since batters keep stepping out too much.

Orioles top Yankees 10-2 in one game, fall 6-3 in other — Sep 25, 2026The Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 10-2, powered by home runs from Pete Alonso, Dylan Beavers and Jeremiah Jackson. Alonso homered twice as Baltimore pulled away with a multi-run fourth inning.

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Nicole Hardy Splitting with the Yankees after the big first game win feels like a missed chance overall.

Rain Forces Orioles-Blue Jays Doubleheader With Scherzer Starting — Sep 22, 2026Tuesday's Blue Jays-Orioles game was postponed by rain in Baltimore; they play a split doubleheader Wednesday with Max Scherzer expected to start game one.

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Rachel Meyers Doubleheaders wear out the pitching staff fast, and having Scherzer start one might help Baltimore's chances.

Twin brothers umpire first MLB doubleheader together — Sep 23, 2026Identical twin umpires Austin and Tyler Jones worked together in the major leagues for the first time, officiating both games of a Baltimore Orioles–Toronto Blue Jays doubleheader. The brothers, who had previously umpired together only in the minors, said sharing the experience was a long-held dream.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Beavers, Mayo Power Orioles Past Blue Jays 7-4 — Sep 12, 2026Dylan Beavers moved into the leadoff spot and homered on the second pitch, driving in three as the Orioles beat the Blue Jays 7-4, with Coby Mayo contributing a solo homer and multi-run support. The win, aided by Beavers’ hot stretch and Baltimore’s early five-run outburst, keeps the Orioles within reach of a wild-card berth.

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Rachel Meyers Mayo's solo homer added some cushion but the five-run first inning really decided this one against Toronto.

Orioles Rally in Ninth but Fall to Brewers 6-5 in Extras — Sep 19, 2026The Orioles’ late-season push remains hampered by a flawed roster, flawed fundamentals, and costly misplays from Rece Hinds, as the team’s depth and decision-making are repeatedly scrutinized while the bullpen keeps them in games only to see late leads slip in extra innings against Milwaukee. With elimination looming, Baltimore fights to stay alive in the wild-card race, but continued offensive droughts and baserunning errors highlight a rebuilding process under fire from fans and critics alike.

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Elena Vasquez Our bullpen keeps fighting to hold leads but the lack of depth and those late extra inning mistakes are killing our wild card hopes.

Orioles place Jackson Holliday on injured list for second time this season — Sep 16, 2026Jackson Holliday was placed on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation and will be eligible to return around Sept. 25, forcing Baltimore to lean on Jeremiah Jackson at second base with Jose Barrero being recalled to bolster infield depth. The move comes as the Orioles near the end of the season with upcoming series against the Yankees and Brewers, while Holliday’s absence has already shifted lineup planning and depth options.

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Nicole Hardy Bringing Barrero back helps the infield depth but this timing with the Yankees series makes it tougher overall.

Brewers Set Franchise Record With 98th Win — Sep 21, 2026The Milwaukee Brewers set a franchise-record with their 98th win by shutting out the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 to complete a sweep and secure the NL Central while holding the majors' best record. William Contreras homered, Cooper Pratt drove in two, Jackson Chourio joined the 20-20-20 club to start his career, and Trevor Megill earned the save as Jacob Misiorowski worked a brief, workload-managed start.

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Marcus Bell Chourio hitting the 20-20-20 mark so early is a big reason this team keeps breaking records.

Orioles Place Kyle Bradish on 15-Day Injured List, Ending Regular Season — Sep 12, 2026The Orioles placed Kyle Bradish on the 15-day injured list with lower abdominal discomfort, ending his regular season as Yaramil Hiraldo was called up to fill his spot. Bradish’s late-season struggles—five earned runs in three innings in Toronto, a rising ERA, and debates over innings limits and shutdown considerations—have left Baltimore just three games back of the final wild-card spot and sparked questions about how the team should manage him going into the playoffs.

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Marcus Bell They should shut him down completely now instead of pushing innings limits and risking more trouble in October.

Orioles win 5-4 on Beavers walk-off, keep playoff hopes alive — Jul 26, 2026Dylan Beavers has produced his third walk-off victory of the season for the Baltimore Orioles, including clutch RBI singles that sealed wins against the Braves and Jays as Baltimore stays in playoff contention. His late-game heroics, along with strong team support and trust from manager Brandon Hyde, highlight the Orioles’ momentum and Beavers’ growing reputation as a game-changing hitter.

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Mancini plans to retire as Orioles Sept. 19 — Aug 28, 2026Trey Mancini will retire as a Baltimore Oriole, signing a one-day contract for a Sept. 19 ceremony at Camden Yards to cap an eight-year MLB career that included a 2021 Comeback Player of the Year honor after his battle with Stage 3 colon cancer in 2020. The ceremony honors his time with the Orioles, his brief return with the Angels and other teams, and his World Series title with the Astros in 2022, with proceeds and tributes supporting cancer charities and his foundation.

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Alonso's 30th homer fuels Orioles 5-3 win over Rays — Aug 22, 2026Alonso’s go-ahead 30th homer powered the Orioles to a 5-3 win over the Rays as he continues a breakout season capped by a 13-game hitting streak and a standout defensive play against Chandler Simpson. The milestone reinforces his status among the few free-agent signees to post 30-plus homers in their first Orioles year, with Beavers and Holliday contributing as Baltimore seizes the series lead.

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Olson's 10th-Inning HR Lifts Braves Past Orioles — Jul 24, 2026Atlanta heads to Baltimore for a three-game set at Camden Yards with a 60-42 record to the Orioles’ 50-53, and Baltimore is listed as the favorite despite Atlanta’s division lead, with weather and a nine-run over/under shaping the betting outlook. Grant Holmes is slated to start for the Braves in his 19th appearance, while the series also features notes on prospects Encarnacion-Strand and Cowser and a testing matchup involving Trevor Rogers against Atlanta’s hitters.

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Orioles Rutschman IL; Red Sox SeriesSports — Jul 20, 2026Baltimore placed All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation, prompting a roster move that promoted Chadwick Tromp and designated Rudy Martin Jr. as the Orioles navigate a playoff push while Samuel Basallo deals with a shoulder issue, leaving Sam Huff to start catching in the meantime.

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Cards top Orioles 7-5, halt skid — Aug 27, 2026The St. Louis Cardinals ended a five-game slide with a 7-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles, highlighted by Blaze Jordan’s three-run homer before an ankle injury and Gordon Graceffo’s three perfect innings in a spot start. Ramon Urias connected for a two-run shot for the Orioles, while Cardinals closer Riley O’Brien preserved the lead with his 34th save as St. Louis moved within 5 1/2 games of the NL wild-card race.

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Red Sox, Orioles Benches Clear After Hard Slide — Sep 5, 2026Baltimore’s Blaze Alexander sparked a benches-clearing incident with the Boston Red Sox after a hard slide into second base, with Alexander insisting it was a clean slide and noting he was stared at, while Nick Sogard said the play itself wasn’t a problem. The 1-0 decision went to Boston on a Mickey Gasper solo homer, and the melee produced no immediate ejections as both teams traded competitive postures with Alexander hoping the moment would rally the Orioles.

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Priya Raman game decided by a solo shot and everyone remembers the scrum at second base. Baseball's weird sometimes.

Orioles Activate Basallo From IL For Yankees — Aug 19, 2026The Baltimore Orioles activated catcher Samuel Basallo from the injured list for the game against the New York Yankees, returning after a shoulder injury and reclaiming the role as the clubs' top catcher after the team traded Adley Rutschman. Narváez will start at catcher with Basallo at first base and Pete Alonso at designated hitter, and Basallo is hitting .241 with 16 home runs and 46 RBIs this season.

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Rutschman homers twice in emotional return to Baltimore as Red Sox win — Sep 3, 2026Adley Rutschman returned to Camden Yards as a Boston Red Sox, receiving raucous ovations after being traded from the Orioles, and homered on his first at-bat in one game while reflecting on his Baltimore memories. Since the trade, he has battled an elbow injury and a power drought, posting a challenging .170/.500 OPS over 15 games, even as his leadership and defense remain valued as both teams fight for a wild-card spot.

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Jared Kim Two homers in your first game back, that's the kind of moment you can't script. Baltimore fans showed real class cheering him.

Rays Edge Orioles 7-6 in Tampa — Aug 14, 2026The Tampa Bay Rays host Baltimore in a four-game series, with the Rays atop the AL East and holding a strong home record as the Orioles look to climb on the road. The previews highlight key players across both lineups— Caminero, Diaz, Alonso and O’Neill among hitters—alongside starting pitchers like Steven Matz and Kyle Bradish shaping the matchup.

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Blaze Alexander returns, Orioles prepare for Athletics series — Aug 29, 2026In a 4-3 win over the Athletics, Craig Albernaz highlighted Alex Hoppe's save and Brandon Young's efficient start, while Trevor Rogers was roughed up by homers, prompting Baltimore to focus on limiting long balls down the stretch. The Orioles began a three-game series in Sacramento with Blaze Alexander back in the lineup, Gunnar Henderson resting, and Jackson Holliday moving into the leadoff spot as the team looks to capitalize on a favorable slate against the A's and Rockies.

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Holliday three-hit night powers Orioles rout Cardinals — Aug 26, 2026Jackson Holliday supplied three hits as the Orioles routed the Cardinals 13-1 in St. Louis, aiming to fuel a late-season push as he works to rebound from a slower August and move back into a top-of-the-order role. The series at Busch Stadium highlighted his family ties, with his father Matt Holliday watching and sharing memories, as Baltimore remains within striking distance of a wild-card spot.

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Orioles Rally Past Cardinals to Stay in Wild-Card Race — Aug 23, 2026Samuel Basallo delivered a clutch pinch-hit two-run homer to tie the game, and Dylan Beavers followed with a pinch-hit double to score the automatic runner for a 3-2 extra-inning win, helping the Orioles inch closer to a wild-card berth. Basallo’s timely hitting has been a key factor in Baltimore’s late-inning rallies against the Rays as the team fights for a postseason spot.

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Rays end skid, beat Orioles 3-1 — Aug 23, 2026The Tampa Bay Rays avoided a series sweep against the Baltimore Orioles as Nick Martinez pitched six scoreless innings on just one hit to earn his 13th win, with the Rays breaking through in the sixth inning on a three-run burst that included Chandler Simpson's run-scoring single. The win trimmed Tampa Bay's lead in the AL East and keeps the Rays focused on extending their margin, with Martinez having several strong outings amid a season-long pattern of strong road starts.

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