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Pete Alonso Pete Alonso Searching for power stroke
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 9:18 PM
Alonso went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, a walk and a run scored Sunday in the Orioles' 6-2 win over the Giants.
Analysis: The All-Star first baseman got off to a fast start, going 6-for-19 with a home run in March, but he went into a brief tailspin at the plate earlier in April. Prior to Sunday, Alonso had gone 3-for-35 with two extra-base hits to begin the month but registered his third multi-hit game as well as a season-high two RBI versus San Francisco. Alonso entered Sunday with an elite 57.1 percent hard-hit rate, so the power numbers should pick up soon enough. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Homers in win
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 7:46 PM
Basallo went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and a walk in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Basallo opened the scoring with a two-run homer off Adrian Houser. The 21-year-old has gotten off to a slow start but should be in the lineup nearly every day with Adley Rutschman (ankle) and Ryan Mountcastle (foot) both on the shelf. On the season, he's slashing .150/.261/.300 with two home runs, three RBI and five runs scored across 46 plate appearances. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Dominant in first start
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 7:34 PM
Povich (1-0) earned the win against the Giants on Sunday, allowing one run on five hits and no walks with five strikeouts over 6.2 innings.
Analysis: Povich allowed a run in the fifth inning but was otherwise fantastic, generating 17 whiffs on 97 pitches and allowing just one extra-base hit. The young southpaw followed up a solid bulk relief outing April 5 and has yielded three runs across 12.1 innings to open the campaign. He certainly did all he could to earn another turn in the rotation, which would tentatively line up for a road matchup against the Guardians next weekend. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Encouraging MRI results
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 4:20 PM
Manager Craig Albernaz said after Sunday's win against the Giants that the results of Rutschman's (ankle) MRI were encouraging, and the catcher may not require a lengthy stay on the injured list, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Rutschman landed on the injured list Saturday due to ankle inflammation, and the imaging indicates he's not dealing with a more serious issue. The 28-year-old will be eligible to be reinstated April 21, though it's unclear if he'll be ready to play by then. In the meantime, Samuel Basallo should operate as Baltimore's primary backstop while Maverick Handley handles backup duties. |
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Ryan Mountcastle Ryan Mountcastle Dealing with foot fracture
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 4:16 PM
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz announced after Sunday's win against the Giants that Mountcastle has been diagnosed with a fractured fourth metacarpal in his left foot and will miss some time, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The 29-year-old suffered the injury during Saturday's contest and is now poised to hit the injured list. It's literally a tough break for Mountcastle, who finally appeared to have a chance at increased playing time when Adley Rutschman (ankle) landed on the shelf Saturday. |
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Tyler O'Neill Tyler O'Neill Suffered concussion while ill
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 4:12 PM
O'Neill suffered a concussion while he was dehydrated from an illness Thursday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: O'Neill was absent from the Orioles' lineups Friday and Saturday due to an illness before he was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Sunday. Manager Craig Albernaz explained that the outfielder fainted while he was under the weather Thursday, and the team believes he banged his head when he fell, ultimately suffering a concussion. O'Neill will be forced miss at least the next handful of games while recovering, and in his absence, Leody Taveras is a top candidate to see increased opportunities in the lineup. |
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Johnathan Rodriguez Johnathan Rodriguez Joining big club
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 12:40 PM
The Orioles recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: The 26-year-old joined the Orioles as a member of the taxi squad Sunday morning, and it didn't take long for him to be added to the active roster with Tyler O'Neill (concussion) landing on the injured list. Rodriguez should serve as a reserve outfielder while up in the majors. |
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Tyler O'Neill Tyler O'Neill Lands on concussion IL
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 12:32 PM
O'Neill was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: The veteran outfielder was scratched from the lineup Friday due to an illness, but he's also apparently dealing with some concussion symptoms. O'Neill will be sidelined until at least next weekend. Johnathan Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. |
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Tyler O'Neill Tyler O'Neill Not ready to start Sunday
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 11:34 AM
O'Neill (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After being scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's 6-2 win upon falling ill, O'Neill will get another day off to recuperate from the ailment. With Ryan Mountcastle (foot) also unavailable and with Samuel Basallo needed at catcher following Adley Rutschman's (ankle) recent placement on the injured list, the Orioles will turn to Dylan Beavers to serve as their designated hitter Sunday. |
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Ryan Mountcastle Ryan Mountcastle Not starting Sunday
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 11:32 AM
Mountcastle (foot) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Mountcastle exited Saturday's 6-2 win due to left foot pain and had been scheduled to undergo an MRI on Sunday, so his absence from the lineup for the series finale was fully expected. The Orioles should have a better idea regarding whether or not Mountcastle will require a stint on the injured list once the results of his MRI are available. |
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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Homers, steals in win
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 10:45 PM
Henderson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Henderson broke a 1-1 tie in the third inning with a solo shot off Logan Webb before adding a stolen base in the seventh. The 24-year-old has now homered in four of his past five games while recording a double in the lone exception during that stretch. He's off to a strong start this year, slashing .246/.348/.614 with six home runs, 12 RBI, 11 runs scored and two stolen bases across 66 plate appearances. |
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Jeremiah Jackson Jeremiah Jackson Powers offense in win
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 10:34 PM
Jackson went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Jackson drove in a run with a double in the fourth inning before launching his first homer of the season in the seventh. The 26-year-old has now drawn 10 starts this season and has hit safely in seven of them. Overall, he's gone 10-for-36 with six RBI and two runs scored while posting a 0:9 BB:K. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Shows improvement in no-decision
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 10:24 PM
Bassitt did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Giants, allowing two runs (one earned) on seven hits and one walk with two strikeouts over 4.2 innings.
Analysis: Bassitt allowed runs in the second and fourth innings and departed one out shy of qualifying for a potential win at 89 pitches. While it was the veteran's best showing of the season, he's now failed to complete five frames in each of his three starts. His numbers remain rough across the board, as he'll carry a 9.00 ERA, 2.36 WHIP and 5:7 K:BB across 11 innings into a road matchup against the Guardians next week. |
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Ryan Mountcastle Ryan Mountcastle Scheduled for MRI
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 PM
Mountcastle (foot) is slated to have an MRI on Sunday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Mountcastle exited Saturday's contest against San Francisco after stumbling and diving as he approached second base on a double. He was immediately replaced by a pinch runner and exited the field with a trainer. Clarity about Mountcastle's injury and a timeline for his return to action could come as a result of Sunday's imaging. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Slated for MRI
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 9:57 PM
Rutschman (ankle) will have an MRI on Sunday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Rutschman landed on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to what is being deemed as left ankle inflammation. Results of Sunday's imaging should provide clarity about whether there's anything more going on with the ankle and could help determine a timeline for the backstop's return. Samuel Basallo will likely catch most days while Rutschman is out, and Maverick Handley was added to the roster Saturday to provide another option behind the plate. |
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Ryan Mountcastle Ryan Mountcastle Dealing with left foot injury
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 7:02 PM
Mountcastle, who was pulled from Saturday's game against the Giants after hitting a double in the second inning, is said to be dealing with left-foot pain, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Mountcastle was replaced on second base by Dylan Beavers after the former hurt himself on a stumble and dive toward second base on a double. It's not clear how serious Mountcastle's injury is, but he exited the field with a trainer by his side. Further information about his status should be forthcoming. |
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Ryan Mountcastle Ryan Mountcastle Exits with apparent injury
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 6:54 PM
Mountcastle was removed from Saturday's matchup versus San Francisco after appearing to hurt himself while diving into second base on a hit, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Mountcastle got the start at DH on Saturday -- just his second start over Baltimore's past four games -- and doubled in his first at bat in the bottom of the second inning, However, he stumbled while running to second base and appeared to hurt himself while sliding into the bag. Mountcastle was subsequently removed, and Dylan Beavers entered as the pinch runner. Details about Mountcastle's injury should emerge during or after the contest. |
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Chayce McDermott Chayce McDermott Designated for assignment
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 6:32 PM
Baltimore designated McDermott for assignment Saturday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: McDermott was unable to break camp with the Orioles and has struggled in the early going as part of Triple-A Norfolk's bullpen, allowing four earned runs and walking six batters -- albeit with nine strikeouts -- over 5.1 innings across five appearances. The right-handed hurler will now lose his spot on the 40-man roster, with catcher Maverick Handley -- who had his contract selected by the Orioles on Saturday in the wake of Adley Rutschman's placement on the 10-day IL due to a left ankle injury -- assuming that 40-man slot. |
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Maverick Handley Maverick Handley Summoned from minors
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 6:26 PM
The Orioles selected Handley's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: The move comes as a result of Adley Rutschman landing on the 10-day IL due left ankle inflammation. Handley dealt with a left ankle injury of his own in late March and early April, but he returned to Norfolk's lineup Friday and will now head to the big-league club, presumably to temporarily back up Samuel Basallo behind the plate. To make room for Handley on the 40-man roster, Baltimore designated Chayce McDermott for assignment. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Lands on IL
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 6:20 PM
The Orioles placed Rutschman on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to left ankle inflammation, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Rutschman was initially deemed to be dealing with left ankle soreness when he was scratched from Saturday's lineup. The switch-hitting backstop was subsequently diagnosed with left ankle inflammation and will need to miss at least 10 days as a result. Samuel Basallo will likely handle the bulk of the catching duties during Ruschman's absence, and Baltimore selected the contract of Maverick Handley from the minors to serve as Basallo's temporary backup. |
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