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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Delivers clutch grand slam
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 11:26 PM
Taveras went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Monday's victory over the Royals.
Analysis: Tavares' lone hit was an impactful one, as he sent an elevated sinker from Alex Lange over the center-field fence for a grand slam in the 12th inning, propelling the Orioles to a thrilling victory. The center fielder has quietly been excellent when called upon to open the 2026 season, slashing .341/.453/.545 with two homers, three doubles, 13 RBI and eight runs across 54 plate appearances. While sustaining that production will be difficult, the 27-year-old switch hitter will look to continue capitalizing on his opportunities and ride the hot streak. |
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Kyle Bradish Kyle Bradish Punches out seven in no-decision
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 11:00 PM
Bradish did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing one run on 10 hits and three walks over 5.1 innings against Kansas City. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Bradish allowed his share of baserunners but limited the damage, with his lone run allowed coming on a Jac Caglianone solo homer in the second inning. The right-hander had allowed multiple runs in each of his first four starts and entered Monday with a 5.49 ERA, but his effort in Kansas City lowered that mark to 3.96 across 25 innings. Bradish's next start is scheduled for Sunday against Boston. |
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Anthony Nunez Anthony Nunez Adds first win to strong start
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 10:55 PM
Nunez (1-0) recorded the win Monday against the Royals, allowing one unearned run on one hit and one walk in two innings of relief. He struck out one.
Analysis: The rookie right-hander is emerging as a multi-inning weapon out of the Baltimore bullpen, producing a 1.59 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB over his first 11.1 frames. Nunez has three holds and one save opportunity so far, and he's making a serious case for more high-leverage work going forward. |
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Yaramil Hiraldo Yaramil Hiraldo Set for second opinion
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 6:33 PM
Hiraldo is scheduled to meet with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Monday to receive a second opinion on his inflamed right shoulder, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Though the Orioles are still labeling Hiraldo's shoulder injury as inflammation, the team's decision to move him from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL last week would seem to suggest that he could be dealing with something more significant. After he receives a second opinion from Dr. ElAttrache, Hiraldo will decide on a treatment plan for his injury. The righty reliever made just three appearances for Baltimore before landing on the shelf. |
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Tyler O'Neill Tyler O'Neill Works out on field
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 5:04 PM
O'Neill (concussion) did some agility work on the field at Kauffmann Stadium on Monday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: O'Neill is slowly easing back into activities as he works his way back from a concussion. He hasn't played in a game in nearly two weeks, so there's a good chance O'Neill will need a short rehab assignment before rejoining the Orioles' active roster. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Returning to Norfolk for rehab
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 4:17 PM
Holliday (wrist) will continue his rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Holliday's rehab assignment was paused due to mild wrist soreness, but he was cleared to return to action with High-A Frederick over the weekend, when he went 2-for-8 with an RBI and a run scored. Holliday has already appeared in 13 minor-league games as part of his ongoing rehab assignment but could be cleared for major-league play by late April. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Idle after five straight starts
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 3:41 PM
Mayo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Mayo started each of the Orioles' previous five games but was unable to wake up from his season-long slumber at the plate, going just 2-for-16 with a double and a 2:5 BB:K. Now holding down a .148/.258/.185 slash line for the season, Mayo looks like he'll be part of a timeshare at third base with Blaze Alexander, who receives the starting nod Monday. The 24-year-old could be at risk of a demotion to Triple-A Norfolk once Jackson Holliday (wrist) is back from the injured list, as Holliday's return would likely result in the hot-hitting Jeremiah Jackson moving off second base and cutting further into Mayo's playing time at the hot corner. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Hit hard during loss
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 10:45 PM
Rogers (2-2) took the loss Sunday against the Guardians, allowing six runs (five earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings.
Analysis: Rogers ran into trouble in the middle innings, as four of his six runs came in the fourth, highlighted by a first-pitch homer from Jose Ramirez, who went on to homer again an inning later. The southpaw also contributed to his own issues defensively in the third, missing the bag on a play at first that allowed an unearned run to score later. Sunday marks back-to-back starts in which Rogers has allowed four or more earned runs, a step back after his strong start to the season. The 28-year-old now holds a 4.08 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 25:8 K:BB across 28.2 innings and is scheduled to face Boston in his next outing. |
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Jayvien Sandridge Jayvien Sandridge Clears waivers
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 10:07 PM
The Orioles outrighted Sandridge to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
Analysis: Sandridge will stick around in the Baltimore organization after going unclaimed off waivers upon being designated for assignment a few days earlier. The lefty reliever had covered 1.2 scoreless innings over two appearances for Norfolk this season before losing his spot on the Orioles' 40-man roster. |
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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Idle for series finale
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 11:39 AM
Taveras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: Taveras extended his hitting streak to seven games in Saturday's 4-2 loss, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run -- his first of the season -- and a walk. Though he'll exit the lineup Sunday while the Guardians send lefty Joey Cantillo to the hill, the switch-hitting Taveras appears to have solidified himself as a regular in the lineup against right-handed pitching. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Taking seat against southpaw
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 11:32 AM
Beavers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Beavers will hit the bench for the third time in Baltimore's past five contests, with all three of those absences coming versus left-handed starting pitchers. The 24-year-old has gone 3-for-24 with seven walks and nine strikeouts in his past nine contests and has a .610 OPS on the season, so he may need to get on track soon in order to maintain regular playing time. |
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Colton Cowser Colton Cowser On bench versus lefty
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 11:26 AM
Cowser is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Baltimore didn't face a left-handed starter in its first 17 games of the season but is now doing so for the third time in the past five contests. Cowser has found himself on the bench for all three of those contests, indicating that he's found himself on the strong side of a platoon. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Getting breather Sunday
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 11:13 AM
Basallo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Basallo started eight of the previous nine games but will hit the bench Sunday while in the midst of a 4-for-38 slump (.105 average). Sam Huff will take over behind the plate and bat eighth for the series finale at Cleveland. |
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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Goes long Saturday
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:05 PM
Henderson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during the Orioles' 4-2 loss to the Guardians on Saturday.
Analysis: Henderson cut the Orioles' deficit to 3-2 in the eighth inning, when he smashed a solo home run to right field off Hunter Gaddis. Henderson struck out in two of his other plate appearances and is up to 29 strikeouts over 99 plate appearances this season, which is tied for seventh most in the American League. He is slashing .213/.283/.506 with four steals (on five attempts), seven home runs and 15 RBI. |
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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Hits solo homer vs. Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:02 PM
Taveras went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run during Baltimore's 4-2 loss to Cleveland on Saturday.
Analysis: Taveras put the Orioles on the board with a solo homer off Gavin Williams in the fourth inning. It was Taveras' first home run of the 2026 season and extended his hitting streak to seven games. Over that seven-game span, he has gone 8-for-20 (.400) with one steal, five RBI and five runs scored. |
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Dean Kremer Dean Kremer Takes loss in quality start
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 PM
Kremer (0-1) took the loss against the Guardians on Saturday, allowing three runs on two hits and two walks while striking out seven across six innings.
Analysis: It was a mostly strong outing from Kremer, who generated 14 whiffs and tossed 58 strikes on 95 pitches. His lone, yet consequential, blemish came in the fifth inning, when he yielded a three-run homer to Brayan Rocchio, and the Orioles' batters were unable to generate enough offense for Kremer to avoid the loss. Kremer has looked good in his two starts since being recalled from Triple-A Norfolk this past Monday. His next start is tentatively slated for next weekend at home against the rival Red Sox. |
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Blaze Alexander Blaze Alexander Sitting Saturday
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 3:06 PM
Alexander is not in the Orioles' starting lineup against the Guardians on Saturday.
Analysis: Alexander will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game, with Coby Mayo starting at third base and batting eighth. Alexander is slashing .227/.292/.250 with three steals (in four attempts), one RBI, six runs scored and a 3:15 BB:K across 49 plate appearances this season. |
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Dietrich Enns Dietrich Enns Starting rehab assignment Saturday
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 1:56 PM
Enns (foot) will embark on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Enns landed on the 15-day injured list April 6 due to a left foot infection. He has recovered enough to go on a rehab assignment and shouldn't need more than a couple of outings before returning to the majors. Enns appeared in three games prior to his IL stint, allowing two runs on two hits and five walks while striking out seven across 4.1 innings. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Secures sixth save
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:49 AM
Helsley walked one and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his sixth save of the season in a 6-4 win over the Guardians.
Analysis: The right-hander continues to get the job done as the Orioles' closer, and Helsley has converted all six of his save chances to begin the season. Last year's homer issues also have yet to resurface -- after he served up nine long balls over 56 innings in 2025 between the Cardinals and Mets, leading to a 4.50 ERA, Helsley has yet to be taken deep over 8.1 innings in 2026 while producing a 2.16 ERA. |
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Jeremiah Jackson Jeremiah Jackson Slugs homer No. 5
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:45 AM
Jackson went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 6-4 win over the Guardians.
Analysis: The Orioles were down 4-0 heading into the eighth inning -- a deficit created in part by Jackson's first error of the season -- but the 26-year-old utility player redeemed himself when he capped a six-run eruption by launching a Connor Brogdon fastball into the left-field seats. Jackson has five homers on the campaign and all of them have come in the last seven games, a stretch in which he's batting .429 (12-for-28) with two doubles, five runs and 13 RBI. |
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