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Goes 4.2 innings in debut
Sun, May 3, 2026, 4:26 PM
Gibson did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Yankees, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Making his major-league debut, Gibson gave up a solo home run to Ben Rice in the first inning before Aaron Judge added a two-run blast in the third. Overall, it was a decent debut for Gibson against one of the league's premier offenses. Still, he'll likely return to Triple-A with Trevor Rogers (illness) expected to rejoin the rotation soon. |
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Nick Raquet Nick Raquet Sent back to Triple-A
Sun, May 3, 2026, 12:17 PM
The Orioles optioned Raquet to Triple-A Norfolk.
Analysis: He'll give up his spot on the roster to Trey Gibson, who was called up from Norfolk to start Sunday's game against the Yankees. Raquet's latest stint in the majors lasted just one day, with the 30-year-old tossing a scoreless inning in Saturday's 9-4 loss. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Sitting versus lefty again
Sun, May 3, 2026, 11:16 AM
Beavers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: The left-handed hitter will head to the bench against a second straight lefty starter in Max Fried. Tyler O'Neill will once again spell Beavers in right field. |
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Contract selected for MLB debut
Sun, May 3, 2026, 11:15 AM
The Orioles selected Gibson's contract from Triple-A Norfolk, and he will start Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Gibson will fill the rotation spot vacated by Trevor Rogers, who recently landed on the injured list due to an illness. The 23-year-old righty is one of the organization's top prospects and has a 4.01 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 25:12 K:BB across 24.2 innings to begin the season with Norfolk. Gibson is likely in line for just one start with the Orioles, but a strong debut could give himself a chance of getting a longer look in the majors. |
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Colton Cowser Colton Cowser Losing out on playing time
Sun, May 3, 2026, 11:14 AM
Cowser is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: On the bench for the eighth time in nine games, Cowser appears to have faded into a part-time role with the recent return of Tyler O'Neill having created a logjam in the outfield. Cowser's reduction in playing time comes while he's struck out in 31.4 percent of his plate appearances en route to a .183/.275/.217 slash line for the season. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Out against lefty again
Sun, May 3, 2026, 11:11 AM
Basallo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: The left-handed hitter will hit the bench against a second straight southpaw in Max Fried. Adley Rutschman will draw the start at catcher while Pete Alonso serves as Baltimore's designated hitter in Basallo's absence. |
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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Handed first day off of 2026
Sun, May 3, 2026, 11:09 AM
Henderson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Henderson had started in each of the Orioles' first 33 games of the season and hit a bit of a rough patch with six strikeouts over his last three contests, prompting manager Craig Albernaz to give the star shortstop his first day off of 2026. With lefty Max Fried on the mound for the Yankees, the Orioles will go with an all right-handed-hitting lineup that includes Blaze Alexander as Henderson's replacement at shortstop. |
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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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