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Brandon Young Brandon Young Strong again in no-decision
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:38 PM
Young did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 3-2 win over Atlanta, allowing one run on four hits and two walks with six strikeouts over 6.1 innings.
Analysis: Young opened with five scoreless frames before allowing a run on a groundout in the sixth, throwing 58 of 94 pitches for strikes with 11 whiffs. It marked the third straight quality start for the 27-year-old, who has pitched into the seventh inning in each outing and owns a 3.20 ERA through four July contests. He'll carry a 3.13 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 80:34 K:BB across 97.2 innings this season into a home matchup with the Phillies next weekend. |
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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Homers in win
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:33 PM
Henderson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-2 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Henderson put the Orioles up two with a solo shot in the fifth inning, surpassing his homer total from 2025. The shortstop has now hit safely in five of his past six games, tallying five extra-base hits, two RBI, five runs scored and a stolen base during that stretch. On the season, he's slashing .223/.294/.407 with 18 long balls, 45 RBI, 61 runs scored and eight steals across 476 plate appearances. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Starting to throw, but not catch
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 4:16 PM
Rutschman (wrist) threw on the field at Camden Yards on Saturday, but has yet to begin catching the ball, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Rutschman has had an injury-riddled 2026 season to say the least after hitting the injured list for the third time on Monday. Just five days after being sidelined for at least 10 days, the catcher has begun to throw, but is not ready to start catching quite yet. The 28-year-old is eligible to come off the IL on Wednesday, with the Orioles currently decimated by injuries behind the plate. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Shut down for a couple days
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 4:10 PM
The Orioles shut down Basallo (shoulder) for a few days to let his right shoulder "calm down," Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: After being sent to the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Baltimore has shut down Basallo for the time being. It seems that the 21-year-old will most likely not be ready to return to action when he is first eligible for activation July 31. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Out of lineup again
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 2:18 PM
Mayo is not in the Orioles' starting lineup against Atlanta on Saturday.
Analysis: Mayo will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game while Christian Encarnacion-Strand starts at third base and bats fifth against Atlanta right-hander Bryce Elder. Mayo has gone 4-for-16 with one steal, a solo home run, two additional runs scored and eight strikeouts in six games since the All-Star break. |
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Andrew Kittredge Andrew Kittredge Gives up HR in relief, takes loss
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:03 AM
Kittredge (1-2) was tagged with the loss in Friday's extra-inning defeat to Atlanta after allowing four runs (none earned) on two hits across two-thirds of an inning. He struck out two without a walk.
Analysis: Kittredge entered the game in the top of the 10th inning trying to preserve a 3-3 tie, but he allowed four runs -- all unearned due to a throwing error by Jackson Holliday -- including a three-run homer to Matt Olson, while recording just two outs. The silver lining is the fact that since none of the runs were earned, Kittredge has now gone without allowing an earned run in 12 consecutive appearances (11 innings). |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Fans six in another no-decision
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 8:26 AM
Rogers didn't factor into the decision Friday against Atlanta after allowing two runs on six hits while striking out six across seven innings. He did not issue a walk.
Analysis: Rogers has been tagged with the loss just once in his last nine starts since the beginning of June, a stretch in which he's gone 4-1 with an 1.80 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 45:14 K:BB across 55 innings. He's also allowed two earned runs or fewer in seven straight outings while notching six quality starts over that stretch. Rogers has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline, but he remains in Baltimore for now, and his next start is scheduled to come against the Tigers on the road. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Not in Friday's lineup
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 2:24 PM
Mayo is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: Christian Encarnacion-Strand is making a fourth straight start at third base, and this is the first one of those that's come against a right-hander. Mayo has massive splits this season, sporting a 1.071 OPS against lefties and just a .455 OPS versus righties. |
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Back in action
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 1:29 PM
Triple-A Norfolk activated Willems (hamstring) from its 7-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Following a brief rehab assignment with High-A Frederick, Willems is back in Triple-A action after missing about three weeks due to a left hamstring injury. The catcher is slashing .259/.358/.431 with 13 home runs, 42 RBI, and 32 runs scored over 103 plate appearances for Norfolk this season. |
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Josh Walker Josh Walker Back with Baltimore
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 1:22 PM
The Orioles recalled Walker from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Analysis: With an open spot on the 26-man roster, the Orioles decided to recall Walker from Norfolk to fill that spot. The 31-year-old acted as the 27th man during Wednesday's doubleheader against Boston, but was later returned to Triple-A. With Norfolk, the left-hander has posted a 3.73 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 34:10 K:BB in 31.1 innings. |
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Suffers season-ending knee injury
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 12:43 PM
Irish was placed on the 7-day injured list at High-A Frederick on Friday with a torn left meniscus, Steve Melewski of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: Irish suffered the unfortunate injury on a slide into second base earlier this week. It concludes what was a terrific first full pro season for Irish, who slashed .286/.388/.528 with 16 home runs, 20 stolen bases and a 43:75 BB:K over 76 games with Frederick. Irish will likely move up to Double-A Chesapeake to start next season. |
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Johnathan Rodriguez Johnathan Rodriguez Designated for assignment
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 2:01 PM
The Orioles designated Rodriguez for assignment Thursday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver claim Yohel Pozo. Rodriguez, 26, has slashed only .177/.288/.301 in parts of three big-league seasons. |
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Yohel Pozo Yohel Pozo Claimed by Baltimore
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 1:58 PM
The Orioles claimed Pozo off waivers from the Cardinals on Thursday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Pozo will supplement Baltimore's catching depth as it navigates the losses of Adley Rutschman (wrist) and Samuel Basallo (shoulder). The 29-year-old catcher has slashed .247/.273/.363 across parts of three big-league seasons and has a 641 OPS in the minors this season. Pozo will report to Triple-A Norfolk for the time being. |
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Josh Walker Josh Walker Sent back to Triple-A
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 8:21 AM
The Orioles optioned Walker to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
Analysis: Walker served as the 27th man on the roster for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader in Boston, but he did not appear in the contest. The lefty has yielded three runs with a 7:2 K:BB over six innings in the majors this season. |
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Christian Encarnacion-Strand Christian Encarnacion-Strand Mashes second homer in matinee
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:17 PM
Encarnacion-Strand went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in a 6-3 loss to the Red Sox during Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader.
Analysis: Encarnacion-Strand has made an immediate impact since being recalled from Triple-A Norfolk, going 6-for-16 with two home runs and four RBI over four games for the Orioles thus far. With Blaze Alexander (hand) and Samuel Basallo (shoulder) both on the injured list, the door is open for Encarnacion-Strand to claim a steady role either at third base or designated hitter if he continues to wield a hot bat. |
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Kyle Bradish Kyle Bradish Cruises to seventh win
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 9:23 PM
Bradish (7-9) earned the win Wednesday against the Red Sox, allowing one run on four hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Staked to an early 4-0 lead, Bradish coasted to victory Wednesday to help snap Boston's 15-game winning streak. The 29-year-old right-hander is enjoying an excellent month of July so far, posting three quality starts en route to logging a 2.51 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB over his last 14.1 innings. Bradish will carry a steady 3.49 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 110:51 K:BB across 113.1 frames this year into his next scheduled outing in Detroit. |
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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Sitting after three straight starts
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 4:26 PM
Taveras is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Red Sox, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Taveras will head to the bench for the nightcap after he made his third consecutive start in the outfield in the Orioles' 6-3 loss earlier in the day. With Samuel Basallo (shoulder) joining Adley Rutschman (wrist) on the injured list, the Orioles are expected to use a rotation of players at designated hitter for the time being, which could in turn clear the way for Taveras to pick up semi-regular reps in the outfield. |
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Colton Cowser Colton Cowser Sitting again versus lefty
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 4:23 PM
Cowser is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Red Sox, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: The Red Sox sent left-handed starting pitchers to the hill for all three games of the series, and the left-handed-hitting Cowser will end up heading to the bench for each of those contests. Dylan Beavers will get the nod in center field in the nightcap in place of Cowser. |
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Sam Huff Sam Huff Idle for nightcap
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 4:21 PM
Huff is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Red Sox, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Chadwick Tromp will step in behind the plate after Huff started at catcher in the Orioles' 6-3 loss in the first game of the day. With Samuel Basallo (shoulder) joining Adley Rutschman (wrist) on the injured list Wednesday, Huff looks to be the new No. 1 option on the depth chart, but he's provided little reason for fantasy players to rush to the waiver wire to pick him up. Since being called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Huff has gone 0-for-8 with seven strikeouts and one walk. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Sitting during nightcap
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 4:02 PM
Mayo is not in the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader in Boston.
Analysis: Mayo doubled and scored a run in the first game of the twin bill but will get a breather in the second game. Johnathan Rodriguez will occupy the designated hitter spot, and Christian Encarnacion-Strand will play third base. |
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