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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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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Scratched from lineup
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 4:21 PM
Rutschman was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Giants due to left ankle soreness, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The severity of Rutschman's injury is still unknown, but it's enough to keep him from starting behind the dish Saturday. Samuel Basallo will now handle catching duties, and Ryan Mountcastle will enter the lineup as Baltimore's designated hitter. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Out of Saturday's lineup
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 4:08 PM
Beavers isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Beavers will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after going 0-for-5 with three walks and an RBI over his last three games. While he sits, Taylor Ward, Leody Taveras and Colton Cowser will form the Orioles' outfield trio. |
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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Smacks two-run homer Friday
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 9:39 AM
Henderson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's loss to the Giants.
Analysis: Henderson went yard for the third time over his last four games with a two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth, but that wasn't enough to spark a late comeback for the Orioles. Henderson, who has five home runs on the year already, has been seeing the ball well and is currently riding a four-game hitting streak, slashing .313/.421/.938 with three homers, a double, five RBI, five runs scored and a 3:6 BB:K across 19 plate appearances in that span. |
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Shane Baz Shane Baz Tagged with loss Friday
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 9:34 AM
Baz (0-1) was tagged with the loss Friday against the Giants, allowing three runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out four across five innings.
Analysis: Baz was coming off a strong showing his last time out against the Pirates, tossing 5.2 innings and allowing one unearned run in his last start, but he couldn't build off that outing. Baz has now allowed at least three earned runs in two of his first three outings of the season and has yet to pitch six innings in any of his three appearances in 2026. With a 4.50 ERA and 1.56 WHIP through 16 innings so far, Baz will look to bounce back against the Diamondbacks at home next week in his next scheduled start. |
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Tyler O'Neill Tyler O'Neill Scratched due to illness
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 4:56 PM
O'Neill (illness) was scratched from Friday's starting lineup against the Giants, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: O'Neill was originally slated to bat sixth and handle right field, but Leody Taveras is now in the lineup, hitting seventh and playing center field while Dylan Beavers slides over to right field and will hit sixth. O'Neill is slashing .241/.353/.345 with one home run, four RBI, six runs scored and a 3:6 BB:K across 34 trips to the plate this season. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Absent from Baltimore lineup
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 2:22 PM
Mayo is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Mayo had started each of the previous three contests, but he'll begin Friday's festivities on the bench. The 24-year-old has yet to get going at the plate this season, slashing only .133/.278/.167. Blaze Alexander will start at third base and bat ninth in the series opener. |
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Colton Cowser Colton Cowser Playing time trending down
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 2:15 PM
Cowser is out of the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Giants.
Analysis: It's the second straight game and the third time over the last five tilts that the left-handed-hitting Cowser has been out of the lineup, and they've all been against right-handed pitching. Cowser is hitless over his last four games and is slashing just .182/.269/.227 on the season. The Orioles will go with Dylan Beavers again in center field. |
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Grant Wolfram Grant Wolfram Registers third hold Wednesday
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:44 PM
Wolfram picked up a hold Wednesday against the White Sox, fanning one and allowing one hit with no walks in a scoreless seventh inning.
Analysis: Wolfram is now up to three holds so far this year, and he's emerging as a key piece out the Baltimore bullpen in the early going. Through his first five frames, the left-hander owns a 3.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 9:2 K:BB and should continue to either in middle-relief or high-leverage spots as needed. |
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Zach Eflin Zach Eflin Undergoes TJ surgery
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 6:09 PM
Eflin underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: The Orioles moved Eflin to the 60-day injured list Tuesday after he received a second opinion on his injured elbow, and he'll now be out until midway through the 2027 campaign after going under the knife. The 32-year-old righty will finish 2026 having made just 15 starts over the past two seasons, during which he's posted a 5.76 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over 75 innings. |
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Taylor Ward Taylor Ward Trio of two-baggers in win
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 6:09 PM
Ward went 4-for-5 with three doubles, a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: The veteran outfielder is still looking for his first homer as a member of the Orioles, but he's been doing plenty of damage nonetheless. Through 12 games to begin the season, Ward is slashing .383/.464/.574 with an astounding nine doubles, five runs and eight RBI with an 8:11 BB:K. |
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