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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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Josh Walker Josh Walker Added for doubleheader
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 3:54 PM
The Orioles recalled Walker from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Analysis: Walker has been appointed as the club's 27th man for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader in Boston. The southpaw has permitted three runs with a 7:2 K:BB over six innings during his time in the Orioles' bullpen this season. Walker will likely be dispatched to Norfolk following the twin bill. |
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Dean Kremer Dean Kremer Can't slow down Boston on Wednesday
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 3:15 PM
Kremer (1-3) took the loss Wednesday against the Red Sox, allowing six runs on eight hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Kremer was unable to cool down the surging Red Sox on Wednesday, surrendering four runs in the first inning and never quite fully settling in afterwards. The 30-year-old right-hander registered season worsts in both runs and hits allowed, and he's now given up multiple runs in five of his first six starts. Although Kremer has a rough 5.06 ERA through 32 innings, his 34:8 K:BB and 1.19 WHIP are much more encouraging figures. |
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Johnathan Rodriguez Johnathan Rodriguez Joins major-league roster
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 12:29 PM
The Orioles recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Analysis: Rodriguez is hitless in 11 plate appearances with the Orioles this season and has produced a .270/.370/.391 batting line with four home runs in 62 contests with Norfolk. The right-handed-hitting outfielder could see some reps versus lefty hurlers. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Sent to IL with inflamed shoulder
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 12:27 PM
The Orioles placed Basallo on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with right shoulder inflammation.
Analysis: The Orioles had seemed optimistic that Basallo could return to action in short order, but they've opted to play things conservatively. Basallo will be eligible for activation July 31, and he has a good chance to be ready to go on that date if all goes well on his rehab. With Adley Rutschman (wrist) also out, the Orioles are down to Sam Huff and Chadwick Tromp at catcher. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Remaining on bench for early game
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:37 AM
Basallo (shoulder) is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Red Sox, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Basallo will be on the bench for a second straight game due to right shoulder discomfort, but the Orioles are classifying him as day-to-day, and he remains optimistic that he'll avoid a stint on the injured list. With the Red Sox expected to send a lefty starter (Ranger Suarez) to the bump for the second game of the twin bill, it wouldn't be surprising if the Orioles continued to keep the left-handed-hitting Basallo out of the lineup for the nightcap. According to Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com, manager Craig Albernaz said Wednesday that Basallo is trending in the right direction, but acknowledged that "it's going to be a TBD thing" regarding whether the backstop will be available for either game of doubleheader. |
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Kyle Bradish Kyle Bradish Tuesday's game postponed
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 4:52 PM
Bradish won't start Tuesday against the Red Sox since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: The game will be made up via a doubleheader Wednesday, during which Bradish will presumably pitch one of those contests. The right-hander, who has a 3.61 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 106:50 K:BB across 107.1 innings through 19 starts this season, is fresh off signing a five-year, $90 million extension with the Orioles on Saturday. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Out of lineup again Tuesday
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 3:00 PM
Basallo (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: It's the second straight absence from the lineup for Basallo after he exited Sunday's contest due to right shoulder discomfort. The 21-year-old indicated his shoulder is already feeling better and that he should be able to avoid a trip to the injured list, per Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com. Adley Rutschman (wrist) is already on the IL, leaving Sam Huff and Chadwick Tromp to split catching duties if Basallo misses more time. |
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Shane Baz Shane Baz Strikes out six in quality start
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 10:20 PM
Baz took a no-decision Monday against Boston, allowing four runs (two earned) on seven hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: A pair of throwing errors, one by Gunnar Henderson in the third inning and another by Baz himself in the sixth frame, kept two earned runs off Baz's ledger, so Monday goes down as a quality start for the hurler. The right-hander has logged eight quality starts in his last 12 outings (73.1 innings), during which he has a 3.31 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 67:23 K:BB. Baz will take a 4.13 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 105:42 K:BB over 117.2 frames overall into his next scheduled appearance against Atlanta. |
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Luis Vazquez Luis Vazquez Joining Baltimore on taxi squad
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 4:43 PM
Vazquez will travel to join the Orioles' taxi squad for their weekday series against the Red Sox, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Vazquez will give the Orioles a little bit of extra infield depth in Boston. He's spent most of this season with Triple-A Norfolk, where he has a .576 OPS with four steals, two homers and nine RBI across 115 plate appearances. Vazquez appeared in 36 regular-season games for the Orioles last year and slashed .160/.208/.240 with two steals, one homer and three RBI over 53 plate appearances. |
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Colton Cowser Colton Cowser Getting break with lefty starting
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 4:09 PM
Cowser is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Cowser will join fellow left-handed hitters Samuel Basallo (shoulder), Dylan Beavers and Jackson Holliday on the bench while the Red Sox send southpaw Payton Tolle to the bump for the series opener. Leody Taveras will draw the start in center field Monday in place of Cowser, who went 1-for-10 with one walk and one stolen base during the Orioles' three-game sweep of the Astros over the weekend. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Exiting lineup versus lefty
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 4:08 PM
Beavers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Beavers will join fellow left-handed hitters Samuel Basallo (shoulder), Colton Cowser and Jackson Holliday on the bench while the Red Sox send southpaw Payton Tolle to the bump for the series opener. Tyler O'Neill will draw the start in right field Monday in place of Beavers, who went 4-for-10 with two doubles, one stolen base and one RBI during the Orioles' three-game sweep of the Astros over the weekend. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Idle against southpaw
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 4:07 PM
Holliday is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Holliday will join fellow left-handed hitters Samuel Basallo (shoulder), Colton Cowser and Dylan Beavers on the bench while the Red Sox send southpaw Payton Tolle to the bump for the series opener. Jeremiah Jackson will replace Holliday at second base and will bat seventh. |
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Cast off 40-man roster
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 3:58 PM
The Orioles designated Martin for assignment Monday.
Analysis: Just three days after the Orioles acquired him from the Royals and added him to their 40-man roster, Martin will give up his spot to catcher Chadwick Tromp, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Norfolk. The 30-year-old Martin will now be exposed to waivers, and he could opt to explore his options in free agency if he doesn't end up getting claimed. Martin's trade to the Orioles was facilitated by him exercising an upward-mobility clause in his minor-league deal with the Royals after he had produced an .855 OPS to go with eight home runs and 33 stolen bases over 64 games between Triple-A Omaha and Double-A Northwest Arkansas prior to the All-Star break. |
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Chadwick Tromp Chadwick Tromp Returns to big leagues
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 3:52 PM
The Orioles selected Tromp's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.
Analysis: Tromp will be up with the Orioles for the second time this season after fellow catcher Adley Rutschman (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Samuel Basallo (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Monday's series opener in Boston, making Tromp and Sam Huff the Orioles' only healthy catchers for the time being. |
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