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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 6:3 K:BB 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 the 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 at least six innings in any of his three appearances in 2026. With a 4.50 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP through 16.0 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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Rico Garcia Rico Garcia Secures first career save
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 6:06 PM
Garcia walked two and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his first career save in a 5-3 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: With Ryan Helsley having pitched Monday and Tuesday, the Orioles closer was given a breather while other members of the bullpen stepped up. After Grant Wolfram handled the seventh and Anthony Nunez the eighth, Garcia got the call in the ninth and managed to get the job done despite throwing only 10 of his 22 pitches for strikes. Garcia is establishing himself as a high-leverage option for manager Craig Albernaz, producing a win, two holds and a save in his first six appearances with a 0.00 ERA, 0.53 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB in 5.2 innings. |
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Kyle Bradish Kyle Bradish Fans seven in first win
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 6:01 PM
Bradish (1-2) picked up the win Wednesday, giving up three runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks over five innings in a 5-3 victory over the White Sox. He struck out seven.
Analysis: After two straight losses to begin the campaign, Bradish righted the ship somewhat, although it was still a bumpy performance. The right-hander tossed just 54 of his 96 pitches for strikes and committed two errors in the field, leaving the mound with the O's down 3-2 only to see his team take the lead for good in the top of the sixth. Bradish will carry a 5.27 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB through 13.2 innings into his next start, which lines up to come at home early next week against the Diamondbacks. |
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Jeremiah Jackson Jeremiah Jackson Exiting starting nine Wednesday
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 12:05 PM
Jackson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Jackson had started at second base in six of the Orioles' previous seven games, but he'll cede the keystone to Blaze Alexander in the series finale in Chicago. Both Jackson and Alexander are likely to see their opportunities at second base dry up once the Orioles are ready to bring Jackson Holliday (hand) back from the injured list. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Drawing start this weekend
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:47 AM
Povich will start Sunday's game against the Giants, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: After Brandon Young made a spot start in place of the injured Zach Eflin (elbow) on Monday, it will be Povich getting a turn this weekend. Povich made one extended relief appearance Sunday against the Pirates, allowing two runs on four hits and a 2:3 K:BB over 5.2 innings. The left-hander will have an opportunity to make additional starts if he pitches well. |
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Colton Cowser Colton Cowser Exiting starting nine
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:41 AM
Cowser is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox.
Analysis: Cowser is off to a dreadful start this season and is hitless over his last four contests, so he'll get a day to regroup. Dylan Beavers will patrol center field and bat seventh for the Orioles. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Playing time trending down
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:37 AM
Basallo is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the White Sox.
Analysis: After starting six of the first seven games of the season, Basallo has been in the lineup just twice over the past five games and has not started consecutive games over that span. The young slugger has gotten off to a sluggish start, going 5-for-30 with a 38.2 percent strikeout rate. Pete Alonso will be in the designated hitter slot Wednesday and Ryan Mountcastle will start at first base for the Orioles. |
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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Launches fourth homer
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:11 AM
Henderson went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-2 win against the White Sox.
Analysis: Henderson broke the tie with his fourth home run of the season in the eighth inning with a two-run shot off Chris Murphy, providing the decisive runs in Baltimore's win. The 24-year-old has been locked in at the plate lately, homering in three of his last five games while going 7-for-20 with five RBI, five runs scored and a 1.285 OPS over that stretch. After a down year power-wise in 2025, when he hit 17 homers across 651 plate appearances, Henderson is beginning to look more like his former self again at the plate. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Grabs fourth save
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 9:56 AM
Helsley picked up the save in Tuesday's win against the White Sox, allowing one walk while striking out two over a scoreless inning.
Analysis: Helsley entered the ninth with a two-run lead and issued a leadoff walk to Dustin Harris but quickly regained control, retiring the next three batters, including two via strikeout. While the righty has now converted four saves, his 4.15 ERA, 2.08 WHIP and 7:4 K:BB in 4.1 innings reflect his inconsistency lately. Still, outings like Tuesday's offer a positive sign as Helsley looks to settle into a more reliable groove moving forward. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Fans six across six innings
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 9:34 AM
Rogers did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the White Sox, allowing two runs on six hits and striking out six over six innings. He did not issue a walk.
Analysis: Rogers continued his strong start to the season Tuesday, turning in his third consecutive quality start. The 28-year-old's only damage came in the third inning when he allowed three straight hits, but he kept his composure afterward and stranded runners at the corners in both the fifth and sixth to limit further scoring. The left-hander now owns a 1.89 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB across 19 innings of work and will look to keep things rolling in his next scheduled outing against Arizona. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman On bench Tuesday
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 11:57 AM
Rutschman is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: It's the second time on the bench in Baltimore's past three games for Rutschman, who is batting .292 (7-for-24) with four doubles, two RBI and three runs through his first eight games of the season. Samuel Basallo is stepping in behind the plate while Gunnar Henderson rests his legs as the designated hitter. |
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Nick Raquet Nick Raquet Reporting to major-league club
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:54 AM
The Orioles recalled Raquet from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Analysis: Raquet was acquired via trade from the Cardinals on Monday and will go directly onto the Orioles' roster. The left-hander made two scoreless appearances for St. Louis last season and had allowed one run with a 3:0 K:BB over his first three innings with Triple-A Memphis this season. Raquet will give manager Craig Albernaz another lefty option in the bullpen. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Optioned after spot start
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:51 AM
The Orioles optioned Young to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Analysis: Young tossed five shutout innings in a spot start Monday against the White Sox, but the Orioles will nonetheless replace him on the roster with reliever Nick Raquet. Baltimore could recall Dean Kremer from Norfolk when it needs a starter for this weekend against the Giants. |
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