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Brandon Young Brandon Young Posts quality start in win
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 10:31 PM
Young (9-3) earned the win against the Twins on Tuesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on six hits and three walks with four strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Young was spotted an early lead and ran with it, throwing 69 of 104 pitches for strikes with 14 whiffs while earning his 10th quality start of the season. The 27-year-old had yielded seven earned runs over his previous two starts, but he's now allowed exactly one earned run in each of his other three outings since the All-Star break. He owns a 3.33 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 93:41 K across 113.2 innings this year and lines up for a road matchup with the Rays next week. |
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Christian Encarnacion-Strand Christian Encarnacion-Strand Homer, three hits in win
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 10:19 PM
Encarnacion-Strand went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Encarnacion-Strand tallied his second three-hit effort of the campaign, highlighted by a mammoth 460-foot blast off Bailey Ober in the third inning. It was a needed performance for the 26-year-old, as he's seen his playing time diminish after entering Tuesday in a 2-for-21 skid to open August. Overall, he's slashing .271/.328/.525 with four homers, 13 RBI, six runs scored and one steal across just 65 major-league plate appearances this season. |
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Pete Alonso Pete Alonso Stays hot in win
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 10:14 PM
Alonso went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Alonso opened the scoring with a 418-foot blast off Bailey Ober in the first inning. The first baseman has now tallied eight hits over his past four games, going deep three times and driving in six runs during that stretch. For the year, he's slashing .256/.350/.479 with 26 homers, 77 RBI, 73 runs scored and five steals across 520 plate appearances. |
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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Leads offense in win
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 10:01 PM
Henderson went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Henderson set the tone from the top of the order, highlighted by a two-run blast in the second inning. It was the 25-year-old's first multi-hit effort since July 20, and he entered the contest just 2-for-25 through nine August contests. On the season, he's slashing .216/.296/.392 with 19 homers, 49 RBI, 70 runs scored and nine steals across 540 plate appearances. |
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Andrew Kittredge Andrew Kittredge Nabs sixth save
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:56 PM
Kittredge earned the save in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Twins, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
Analysis: Kittredge was called on to close out a three-run lead and did so on just nine pitches. The 36-year-old has now secured three saves in his past six appearances, allowing just two earned runs during that stretch. On the season, he owns six saves and nine holds to go along with a 3.57 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 30:10 K across 35.1 innings. |
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Yohel Pozo Yohel Pozo X-rays negative
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:47 PM
X-rays on Pozo's left index finger came back negative following his removal from Tuesday's game against the Twins, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Pozo was pulled from Tuesday's contest immediately after taking a pitch off his hand in the third inning, but he managed to escape the incident without suffering structural damage. He may be held out of action for a day or two while he deals with lingering soreness, giving more opportunities to Carlos Narvaez. |
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Yohel Pozo Yohel Pozo Dealing with finger injury
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 8:04 PM
Pozo suffered a left index finger in Tuesday's game versus the Minnesota, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Pozo took a swing off his glove hand in the bottom of the third inning, and he was removed from the contest immediately afterward. The catcher is dealing with "left index finger pain" and an exact diagnosis of his injury will likely come following additional imaging by the team. |
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Yohel Pozo Yohel Pozo Exits early with injury
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 7:46 PM
Pozo (hand) exited Tuesday's contest against the Twins in the third inning, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Pozo had his glove knocked off his left hand on a swing by the Twins' designated hitter Josh Bell, and the catcher appeared to be in a lot of pain. To add insult to injury, Pozo was called for catcher interference, and Bell was awarded first base. Carlos Narvaez replaced Pozo in the contest, and more information on 29-year-old's status will likely be provided in the near future. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Looks ready to rejoin rotation
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 1:11 PM
Bassitt (back) struck out five and allowed three hits and two walks across six scoreless innings Friday in a rehab start with Triple-A Norfolk.
Analysis: Bassitt built up to 83 pitches (51 strikes) in the third and most likely final start of his minor-league rehab assignment. Over his three outings with Norfolk, Bassitt submitted a 1.98 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB In 13.2 innings. He's expected to return from the 60-day injured list to slot into the rotation this weekend during the Orioles' series at Tampa Bay. The Orioles already cleared a spot in the rotation for Bassitt by optioning lefty Cade Povich to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Wild in eighth loss
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 9:54 PM
Rogers (7-8) took the loss against the Twins on Monday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks in four innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Rogers struggled to find the plate Monday, throwing only 45 of his 79 pitches for strikes while also plunking a pair of batters. It was the southpaw's shortest outing since May 8 in Tampa Bay, breaking up his streak of 12 starts with at least five innings. Rogers, who's worked to a 2.41 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 64:16 K:BB since the start of June (71 innings), will be aiming to rediscover his control against the Rays in pitcher-friendly Tampa Bay his next time out. |
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Christian Encarnacion-Strand Christian Encarnacion-Strand Slipping into timeshare at 3B
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 3:19 PM
Encarnacion-Strand is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: With the hot-hitting Tyler O'Neill seemingly solidifying himself as the Orioles' primary designated hitter, Encarnacion-Strand looks to have faded into a timeshare at third base with Coby Mayo, who will cover the position in Monday's series opener. Encarnacion-Strand will hit the bench for the third time in four contests while he's gone just 3-for-27 with a 2:8 BB:K over his last 10 games. |
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Cam Sanders Cam Sanders Rejoins big-league bullpen
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 3:17 PM
The Orioles recalled Sanders from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.
Analysis: Sanders made two scoreless appearances for the Orioles in July and is back for another go-round with the big club. The 29-year-old will fill a middle-relief role. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Sent down after start Sunday
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 3:14 PM
The Orioles optioned Povich to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.
Analysis: Povich started Sunday's game against the Rangers, yielding three runs on four hits and two walks over just three innings of work. With Chris Bassitt (back) due to rejoin the Orioles' rotation later this week, Povich is headed back to Norfolk. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Tagged for three runs Sunday
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 11:15 PM
Povich did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Rangers, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two over three innings.
Analysis: Povich opened with two scoreless frames while Baltimore's offense spotted him a five-run lead, but he couldn't maintain the momentum. After allowing a hit and a walk in the third, he surrendered a three-run homer to Brandon Nimmo that accounted for all of the damage against him. The outing was a stark contrast to his first start since returning to the rotation, when he delivered six scoreless innings. Through 28.1 major-league innings this season, Povich owns a 4.45 ERA with a 21:10 K:BB. He's currently slated to start Saturday against the Rays, though Chris Bassitt's (back) impending return from the injured list could alter those plans. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley In store for long buildup
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:14 PM
Helsley (elbow) said Sunday that he's about a week into his throwing program but is likely a couple of weeks away from getting back on a mound, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: On the shelf for the second time this season due to a right elbow injury, Helsley looks like he'll be eased along slowly during his rehab program. He's expected to gradually increase his throwing distance off flat ground for the next two weeks before he begins throwing bullpen sessions. After that, Helsey will then need to resume facing hitters and complete a rehab assignment before potentially making his return to the Baltimore bullpen. Given the multiple hurdles Helsley still needs to clear, he doesn't appear likely to make it back from the 60-day injured list until at least early September. |
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Tyler O'Neill Tyler O'Neill Playing time on upswing
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 1:48 PM
O'Neill will start at designated hitter and bat cleanup Sunday against the Rangers.
Analysis: O'Neill will draw a third straight start after getting on base five times in the first two contests of the series. Since the All-Star break, O'Neill has posted a 1.026 OPS over 15 games, and his red-hot bat looks like it has earned him more opportunities against right-handed pitching. |
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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Reclaiming playing time
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 1:45 PM
Taveras will start in right field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Trade-deadline pickup Christian Franklin started the first two games this week, but Taveras has now gotten the nod in each of the ensuing four contests. Taveras has gone just 2-for-10 with a double, a walk and a run scored so far in that stretch, so he still has some work to do before solidifying himself as a part of the everyday lineup. |
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Christian Encarnacion-Strand Christian Encarnacion-Strand Not starting Sunday
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 1:28 PM
Encarnacion-Strand is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: Encarnacion-Strand has gone 2-for-19 with seven strikeouts through seven games in August and will hit the bench Sunday for the second time in Baltimore's past three games. Coby Mayo will start at third base and bat seventh while Tyler O'Neill gets a turn at designated hitter. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Breaks out with solo homer
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 10:32 PM
Holliday went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 5-1 loss to Texas.
Analysis: Holliday accounted for Baltimore's entire scoring output Saturday, and it's worth noting he's hit third in the lineup in consecutive games. The infielder was hitless in 18 previous at-bats to begin August, which makes for a disappointing start to the month overall after he hit .368 and turned in a .500 on-base percentage in July. Holliday is slashing a career-best .242/.349/.388 with six homers, six doubles, 21 RBI and five stolen bases over 212 plate appearances. |
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Kyle Bradish Kyle Bradish Tough-luck loss Saturday
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 10:08 PM
Bradish (7-11) took the loss against the Rangers on Saturday, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: A pair of throwing errors, one by Bradish himself and then Gunnar Henderson, helped Texas plate two runs in a sloppy second inning by Baltimore's defense. The right-hander's swing-and-miss stuff has waned a bit recently, as he's registered five strikeouts or fewer in seven consecutive starts after fanning at least nine in his prior two outings to that stretch. Bradish will take a 3.69 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 121:54 K:BB over 127 innings into his next scheduled appearance against the Rays in pitcher-friendly Tampa Bay. |
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