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Kyle Bradish Kyle Bradish Labors in loss
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 7:36 PM
Bradish (7-13) took the loss against the Red Sox on Sunday, allowing three unearned runs on two hits and four walks with three strikeouts over four innings.
Analysis: Bradish was done in by a three-run homer in the second after Gunnar Henderson committed an error with two outs. He labored overall, though, needing 85 pitches to complete just four innings. It's been a tough second half for the 29-year-old, who owns a 4.63 ERA in nine outings since the All-Star break while failing to exceed five frames four times over that stretch. He'll take a 3.91 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 140:68 K:BB across 152 innings this season into a road matchup with the Blue Jays next weekend. |
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Anthony Nunez Anthony Nunez Returns to Baltimore
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 11:35 AM
The Orioles recalled Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
Analysis: Nunez has been up and down between the majors and minors this season and has posted a 4.29 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 55:25 K:BB over 50.1 innings spanning 44 relief appearances while with the big-league club. He's been deployed mainly in low-leverage situations but does have three wins, three saves and seven holds. Nunez is taking the active-roster spot of Luis Robert, who landed on the 10-day IL due to a hamstring injury. |
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Luis Robert Jr. Luis Robert Jr. Lands on IL with hamstring issue
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 11:30 AM
The Orioles placed Robert on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to left hamstring discomfort.
Analysis: Robert's absence from the starting lineup for a second straight day in Sunday's series finale versus the Red Sox seemed to hint that the veteran outfielder was nursing an injury, and the Orioles confirmed as much about an hour before first pitch. Since Robert's placement on the IL is retroactive to Saturday, he'll be eligible for activation Sept. 15, and manager Craig Albernaz hopes the outfielder will be ready to go at that time, per Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. After being claimed off waivers from the Mets on Aug. 31, Robert went 2-for-11 with a home run, a double, a walk, three RBI and two runs through his first three games with Baltimore. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Getting day off versus lefty
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 11:09 AM
Holliday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Though he was included in the lineup against southpaw Ranger Suarez during Friday's 1-0 loss, the left-handed-hitting Holliday will retreat to the bench Sunday while lefty Payton Tolle toes the rubber for the Red Sox. Blaze Alexander will cover second base in Holliday's stead in the series finale. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Idle against southpaw
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 11:07 AM
Beavers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Beavers will head to the bench for the second time in the series while the Red Sox send a southpaw (Payton Tolle) to the bump for the finale. The Orioles will roll out a starting outfield of Rece Hinds, Colton Cowser and Leody Taveras from left to right Sunday. |
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Blaze Alexander Blaze Alexander Settling into regular role
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 11:05 AM
Alexander will start at second base and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Since being reinstated from the injured list Aug. 28, Alexander has now picked up eight starts in 11 games while occupying four different positions during that span. Alexander is hitting .300 since his activation, but all nine of his hits have been singles, and he's provided few counting statistics (three runs, one RBI and one stolen base). |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 11:01 AM
Basallo isn't in the starting lineup versus the Red Sox on Sunday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Basallo is beginning on the bench for the third time in Baltimore's past four games, with all three of his absences coming against southpaw starters. It appears the 22-year-old is on the strong side of a platoon with Carlos Narvaez, who is starting Sunday, behind the plate. |
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Luis Robert Jr. Luis Robert Jr. Remains out Sunday
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 10:57 AM
Robert isn't starting against Boston on Sunday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: It's the second consecutive day out of the lineup for Robert, and Sunday's absence is a bit eyebrow-raising given that the Orioles are facing a lefty starter (Payton Tolle). It's also worth noting that Baltimore called up outfielder Rece Hinds from Triple-A on Sunday, and he's starting in left field in Robert's stead. To this point, there's been no word that Robert is dealing with an injury, but there's also been no explanation yet about why the veteran outfielder is beginning on the bench two straight days. |
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Albert Suarez Albert Suarez Loses spot on 40-man roster
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 10:09 AM
The Orioles designated Suarez for assignment Sunday.
Analysis: Suarez has struggled of late, giving up four runs over six innings across his past three appearances. His overall 4.12 ERA and 1.25 WHIP across 59 big-league innings this season aren't horrible, but Baltimore has opted to jettison Suarez from the roster. Rece Hinds was recalled from the minors in a corresponding move. |
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Rece Hinds Rece Hinds Getting look from Orioles
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 10:03 AM
Baltimore recalled Hinds from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
Analysis: Hinds had already seen action in the majors with two different clubs this season, slashing .114/.158/.200 with no homers and five RBI across 13 games between Cincinnati and Miami. He'll look to make a better impression with the Orioles, who traded for Hinds in early August. Hinds doesn't figure to start regularly, but he'll give Baltimore outfield depth with both Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) and Christian Franklin (hand) currently on the injured list. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Falls short of quality start in loss
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 10:06 PM
Bassitt (6-5) took the loss against the Red Sox on Saturday, allowing three runs on five hits and four walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Bassitt has provided the Orioles with steady length since coming off the injured list, tossing at least 5.1 innings in five consecutive starts. However, the veteran right-hander continues to let plenty of traffic get aboard, allowing at least seven baserunners each time out during that five-start stretch. He'll take a 4.96 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 61:33 K:BB over 85.1 innings into his next scheduled appearance versus Toronto. |
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Luis Robert Jr. Luis Robert Jr. Not in Saturday's lineup
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 2:55 PM
Robert is not in Baltimore's starting lineup against Boston on Saturday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: Robert has struggled at the plate as of late, going 2-for-20 with one home run, three RBI and six strikeouts over his last six outings. He'll be on the bench for the start of Saturday's game while Dylan Beavers, Colton Cowser and Heston Kjerstad man the outfield from left to right. |
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Shane Baz Shane Baz Tough-luck loss against Boston
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 10:37 PM
Baz (5-15) took the loss against the Red Sox on Friday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out six across 6.1 innings.
Analysis: A solo homer by Boston's Mickey Gasper in the first inning was the only run that the Red Sox scored off Baz and the Orioles. Unfortunately for Baz, his Orioles teammates couldn't get on the board themselves, resulting in the 10th loss this season that the right-hander has taken in starts in which he's allowed three earned runs or less. He has only five wins to his name this season despite posting a respectable 3.91 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 145:57 K:BB over 163.1 innings. Baz is lined up to face the Guardians at home next week, in what is shaping up to be a key series in the race for the AL Wild Card. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Steady campaign continues
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 9:15 PM
Young took a no-decision against the Red Sox on Thursday, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks in 6.2 innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: The right-hander was one out away from a second consecutive seven-inning start, but Isiah Kiner-Falefa singled on a ground ball to tie up the game and send Young to the dugout. Young has been a dependable back-end starter for the Orioles throughout 2026, yielding more than three earned runs just four times in 24 starts. He'll bring a 3.42 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 110:48 K:BB over 137 innings into his next scheduled outing versus Cleveland. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Out of lineup against southpaw
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 3:09 PM
Holliday is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Red Sox.
Analysis: The lefty-swinging Holliday has a .699 OPS against lefties and a .675 OPS versus righties in 2026, but this will be his second straight time sitting out when the opposition has sent a southpaw (in this case, Jake Bennett) to the bump. Blaze Alexander will play second base in Holliday's stead. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Grabbing seat versus lefty
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 3:05 PM
Basallo is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Red Sox.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Basallo has just a .466 OPS versus lefty hurlers this season, so he'll exit the lineup as the Red Sox send southpaw Jake Bennett to the bump. Carlos Narvaez will do the catching for the Orioles in the series opener. |
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Luis Vazquez Luis Vazquez Sent outright to Triple-A
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 1:56 PM
The Orioles outrighted Vazquez to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Vazquez cleared waivers after being booted off the Orioles' 40-man roster, but he'll stick around after accepting an outright assignment. The 26-year-old will provide infield depth at Norfolk. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Strikes out 11 in no-decision
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 10:11 PM
Rogers allowed two runs on six hits over 6.2 innings in a no-decision Wednesday against the Rockies. He struck out 11.
Analysis: After he was tagged for six runs in five innings his last time out, Rogers rebounded with a dominant performance Wednesday, as he set a season high with 11 strikeouts. The left-hander's ERA now sits at 4.30 across 26 starts (144.1 innings) this season with a 1.23 WHIP and 132:37 K:BB. Rogers currently lines up to face the Guardians at home in his next outing. |
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Christian Encarnacion-Strand Christian Encarnacion-Strand Taking seat Wednesday
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 12:43 PM
Encarnacion-Strand is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Colorado.
Analysis: He started Tuesday's contest, but this will be Encarnacion-Strand's second time out of the lineup during the three-game series. Coby Mayo will get the call at third base for the Orioles. |
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Takes loss in MLB debut
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 9:03 AM
De Leon (0-1) was tagged with the loss Tuesday against the Rockies after allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit while striking out one over one inning.
Analysis: De Leon entered the game in the seventh and the first batter he faced, Mickey Moniak, reached on a fielding error from Jackson Holliday before TJ Rumfield smacked a two-run homer to put the Rockies up for good. De Leon could continue seeing work out of the bullpen, but unless he gets into the mix for holds or saves, he won't carry much fantasy appeal. |
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