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Shane Baz Shane Baz Velocity down in Wednesday's loss
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 9:47 PM
Baz (4-12) took the loss Wednesday, coughing up five runs on nine hits and a walk over three innings as the Orioles fell 7-5 to the Twins. He struck out two.
Analysis: The right-hander took his sixth straight losing decision, a streak that began June 18 against the Mariners, and more worrying for Baltimore, Baz's velocity was way down Wednesday. Per Jake Rill of MLB.com, Baz averaged 94.0 mph with his fastball and topped out at 95.4 mph, a significant drop from the 96.0 mph he's averaged with the pitch in 2026. Through 139.1 innings this season, he sports a 4.00 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 122:47 K:BB, and Baz will look to bounce back in his next outing, which lines up to come early next week at home against the Yankees. |
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Yohel Pozo Yohel Pozo Available off bench Wednesday
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 12:41 PM
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said that Pozo (finger) will be available off the bench for Wednesday's game in Minnesota, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Pozo had to be removed from Tuesday's contest with a finger injury after taking a bat to the catcher's mitt, but X-rays were clean and he won't have any limitations Wednesday. The 29-year-old is 3-for-10 with a home run early on in his tenure in Baltimore. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo On bench for series finale
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 10:50 AM
Mayo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Mayo will take a seat for the series finale in Minnesota after going 5-for-12 with two extra-base hits, one walk, three RBI and one run while starting in each of the previous three contests. Christian Encarnacion-Strand will receive the nod at third base in Mayo's stead. |
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Colton Cowser Colton Cowser Sitting versus righty again
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 10:46 AM
Cowser is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Minnesota.
Analysis: Righty Zebby Matthews is on the bump for the Twins, and this marks the second day in a row that the lefty-swinging Cowser has been held out of the lineup against a right-hander. Cowser is slashing just .164/.301/.230 since the beginning of July. He'll again yield center field to Christian Franklin. |
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Sent to Orioles as PTBNL
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 8:40 AM
The Orioles acquired Rivas from the Red Sox on Wednesday to complete the Aug. 3 trade that sent catchers Adley Rutschman and Jake Rogers and cash to Boston.
Analysis: Rivas is another significant piece added to the big haul of prospects the Red Sox forked over in order to obtain Rutschman, with the Orioles also netting right-handers Kyson Witherspoon and Anthony Eyanson, outfielder Enddy Azocar and catcher Carlos Narvaez. The 18-year-old Rivas is known for his defensive prowess in center field, but he's certainly held his own with the bat, slashing .241/.343/.429 with six homers and 23 stolen bases this season in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. |
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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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