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Kyle Bradish Kyle Bradish Drops to 1-4
Sat, May 2, 2026, 4:17 PM
Bradish (1-4) took the loss against the Yankees on Saturday, allowing five runs on six hits and four walks while striking out four batters over four innings.
Analysis: Bradish lacked both control and command in the outing, as he walked four batters (one intentionally), hurled a wild pitch and surrendered two homers. The five runs were the most he's given up in a start so far this season, and it was the second straight game in which the righty has issued four free passes. Bradish has struggled in the latter regard this season -- his 21 walks are tied for fourth-most in the majors, though he's at least managed to somewhat balance the free passes with 35 strikeouts over 34 innings. In any case, Bradish's 5.03 ERA, 1.82 WHIP and .304 BAA aren't getting the job done, but he'll try to get on track in what projects to be a home matchup versus the Athletics his next time out. |
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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Sitting down Saturday
Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:19 AM
Taveras isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Taveras is batting just .176 with a .599 OPS against southpaws this season, so the Orioles will keep him on the bench Saturday with Ryan Weathers on the mound for the Yankees. Blaze Alexander will pick up a start in center field and bat ninth. |
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Tapped for start Sunday
Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:13 AM
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said that Gibson will be called up from Triple-A Norfolk to start Sunday's game against the Yankees in New York, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: The 23-year-old ranks as one of the top pitching prospects in Baltimore's system and has posted a 4.01 ERA and 1.65 WHIP through 24.2 innings (six starts) with Triple-A Norfolk this season. The Orioles don't have an opening in their rotation past Sunday and could get Trevor Rogers (illness) back from the injured list in mid-May, so Gibson will likely return to Triple-A after making his MLB debut. |
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Joins taxi squad
Sat, May 2, 2026, 10:29 AM
Gibson joined the Orioles' taxi squad Saturday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Orioles haven't announced a starter for Sunday's series finale against the Yankees, and Gibson joining the big club in the Bronx on Saturday is a sign that he'll end up getting the nod to make his MLB debut. The 23-year-old righty has made six starts this season at Triple-A Norfolk and owns a 4.01 ERA and 1.65 WHIP as well as a 25:12 K:BB through 24.2 innings. |
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Albert Suarez Albert Suarez Designated for assignment
Sat, May 2, 2026, 10:22 AM
The Oroles designated Suarez for assignment Saturday.
Analysis: Suarez has now been DFA'd by Baltimore twice within the past week. The 36-year-old Suarez went unclaimed off waivers when he was last pushed off the Orioles' 40-man roster, and there's a good chance he clears waivers again. |
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Tyler Wells Tyler Wells Optioned to Norfolk
Sat, May 2, 2026, 10:18 AM
The Orioles optioned Wells to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.
Analysis: Wells owns a 3.44 ERA and 1.20 WHIP through 18.1 innings this season, but the O's will send him to the minors as they make room on the active roster for Dietrich Enns' (foot) return from the injured list and Nick Raquet's promotion from Triple-A. Wells will likely be welcomed back to Baltimore's bullpen when the team needs a fresh arm. |
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Nick Raquet Nick Raquet Back in majors
Sat, May 2, 2026, 10:12 AM
The Orioles recalled Raquet from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.
Analysis: Raquet surrendered three earned runs over 1.2 innings during his first stint with the O's this year but has since fired 5.2 shutout innings at Norfolk. He'll now get a chance to redeem himself in the big leagues while replacing Albert Suarez, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. |
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Dietrich Enns Dietrich Enns Back from IL
Sat, May 2, 2026, 10:09 AM
The Orioles reinstated Enns (foot) from the injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Enns made five rehab appearances in Triple-A after landing on the injured list with a foot infection, allowing four earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out 10 batters over 6.1 innings. He'll presumably claim a middle-relief role in Baltimore's bullpen now that he's healthy, and the Orioles will send Tyler Wells to the minors to make room for Enns on the active roster. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Chased early Friday
Fri, May 1, 2026, 10:10 PM
Povich (1-1) took the loss against the Yankees on Friday, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts over four innings.
Analysis: Povich struggled from the jump, surrendering five runs across the first two innings, including four via the long ball. He generated eight swinging strikes on 77 pitches and allowed eight hard-hit balls, including five over 100 mph. It was a rough return for the southpaw, who is filling in for Trevor Rogers (illness) after yielding three earned runs across 12.1 major-league innings in early April. He'll try to rebound in a road matchup against the Marlins next week. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley No structural damage in elbow
Fri, May 1, 2026, 10:00 PM
Imaging on Helsley's right elbow came back negative Friday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Manager Craig Albernaz said that he isn't too concerned about Helsley's elbow now that the team knows he isn't dealing with any structural damage. He added that the 31-year-old reliever has been dealing with elbow discomfort for the past week but thought the issue would subside on its own. Helsley is now set to remain sidelined until at least May 15, though Albernaz's comments suggest he may not need much more than a minimum-length stay on the IL. In the meantime, Rico Garcia and Yennier Cano figure to be the leading candidates for saves in Baltimore. |
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Pete Alonso Pete Alonso Homers in loss
Fri, May 1, 2026, 9:56 PM
Alonso went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and an additional run scored in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Yankees.
Analysis: Alonso scored both of the Orioles' runs, highlighted by a solo blast in the second inning. The 31-year-old slugger is starting to get going, tallying three homers over his past eight games. For the year, he's slashing just .203/.319/.390 with five long balls, 14 RBI, 19 runs scored and a steal across 138 plate appearances. |
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Albert Suarez Albert Suarez Back with Baltimore
Fri, May 1, 2026, 4:34 PM
The Orioles selected Suarez's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Analysis: After electing free agency Wednesday, Suarez returned to the O's on a minor-league deal Thursday and will now rejoin Baltimore's bullpen to replace the injured Ryan Helsley (elbow). Suarez has been effective as a long reliever in the big leagues this year, posting a 3.46 ERA and 1.15 WHIP through 13 innings across five appearances. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Placed on injured list
Fri, May 1, 2026, 4:30 PM
The Orioles placed Helsley on the 15-day injured list Friday with right elbow inflammation, retroactive to Wednesday.
Analysis: Helsley threw a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to lock down his seventh save of the season, but he appears to have come away from his latest outing with an elbow issue that will force him to spend at least two weeks on the shelf. Albert Suarez will come up from Triple-A Norfolk to fill the open spot in Baltimore's bullpen; meanwhile, Rico Garcia (0.66 ERA) and Yennier Cano (1.69 ERA) could see an increase in save opportunities while Helsley is on the shelf. |
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Jeremiah Jackson Jeremiah Jackson Not in Friday's lineup
Fri, May 1, 2026, 3:36 PM
Jackson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: The 26-year-old opened the season in a bit of a timeshare at second base, but he grabbed hold of the everyday job with a hot start and is now sitting after starting 19 straight games. Jackson's bat has cooled off lately, however, as he's slashing just .200/.238/.300 in his past 11 contests. Blaze Alexander is manning the keystone Friday for Baltimore. |
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Cameron Foster Cameron Foster Sent to Triple-A
Fri, May 1, 2026, 3:29 PM
The Orioles optioned Foster to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Analysis: The right-hander was called up Wednesday and allowed a run over two innings Thursday versus the Astros. Foster will head back to the minors to create roster space for Cade Povich, who is starting Friday's game against the Yankees. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Promoted to start Friday
Fri, May 1, 2026, 3:18 PM
Povich was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and will start Friday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: The left-hander is filling the rotation spot vacated by Trevor Rogers, who recently landed on the injured list due to an illness. Povich has pitched well in his two major-league outings (one start) this year, giving up three earned runs with a 7:3 K:BB across 12.1 innings. Rogers isn't expected to be out for long, so Povich may stay up with the big club for only a couple turns through the rotation. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Stumbles vs. Houston
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 9:11 PM
Young (2-1) took the loss in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Astros, allowing 10 runs (seven earned) on 10 hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Young was solid in his first two major-league starts, allowing just three runs over 10.2 innings. It was a drastically different story Thursday, however, as the Astros tagged the right-hander for five runs in the first inning and another four in the fourth. Despite the rough showing, Young figures to get at least one more look in Baltimore's rotation with Trevor Rogers (illness) and Dean Kramer (quadriceps) sidelined. He's tentatively lined up to face the Marlins on the road in his next outing. |
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Jose Espada Jose Espada Sent back to Triple-A
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 8:33 PM
Espada was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after Thursday's doubleheader against the Astros.
Analysis: Espada was added to the major-league roster ahead of the doubleheader, and he pitched a scoreless inning, allowing two hits in the team's 10-3 win over Houston in the matinee. The right-hander will now have to wait for his next chance to join the big-league club down the road this season. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Expected to be called up Friday
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 7:02 PM
Povich is expected to be called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Povich will return to the major-league roster after being sent down to Norfolk on April 13. The southpaw will help fill the void of Trevor Rogers (illness) in the Orioles' starting rotation after Rogers was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. Povich has made two appearances, including one start, with Baltimore this season, posting an impressive 2.19 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with seven strikeouts over 12.1 innings. He appears to be on track to draw a start on the mound Friday or Saturday against the Yankees. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Grabs win in opener
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 3:04 PM
Bassitt (2-2) earned the win Thursday in the first game of a doubleheader with the Astros, allowing a run on seven hits and a walk over 6.2 innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: It was easily the best outing of the season thus far for Bassitt, who logged a season high in strikeouts en route to his first quality start. The right-hander held Houston off the board for six innings before Christian Vazquez drove in a run with two outs in the seventh. Bassitt's ERA now sits at 5.46 with a 1.86 WHIP and 17:14 K:BB across six starts (28 innings) this year. He'll look to build on Thursday's performance his next time out, tentatively scheduled to come next week in Miami. |
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