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Moves past ankle injury
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 7:33 PM
Anderson (ankle) has gone 4-for-17 with one home run, one walk, four RBI and three runs in five games for Double-A Chesapeake since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: After completing a six-game rehab assignment at High-A Frederick, Anderson received the green light to rejoin the Chesapeake lineup. The young backstop was on the shelf for just under two months due to a left ankle injury. |
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Christian Encarnacion-Strand Christian Encarnacion-Strand Idle Monday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 4:30 PM
Encarnacion-Strand is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Encarnacion-Strand will cede his spot in the starting nine to Blaze Alexander, who will handle the hot corner and bat seventh. While starting in each of the last eight games, Encarnacion-Strand went 10-for-32 (.313 average) with one home run, three doubles, two walks, six RBI and five runs. |
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Pete Alonso Pete Alonso Included in Baltimore lineup Monday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 4:27 PM
Alonso (head) will start at first base and bat second in Monday's game versus the Rockies.
Analysis: Alonso was removed for a pinch runner Sunday against the Athletics after being struck on the bill of his helmet by a pitch. He never experienced concussion symptoms, however, and is ready to roll a day later. Alonso is sporting a 1.050 OPS with nine home runs in August. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Back in lineup Monday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 4:24 PM
Basallo (hand) will start at catcher and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Basallo sat out Sunday's 8-5 win over the Athletics due to a right hand injury, but the issue appears to have resolved itself after a day off. He'll step back in behind the plate for the series opener in Colorado while Carlos Narvaez retreats to the bench. |
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Luis Vazquez Luis Vazquez DFA'd by Baltimore
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 2:40 PM
The Orioles designated Vazquez for assignment Monday.
Analysis: The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of waiver pickup Luis Robert. Vazquez has produced a .404 OPS across 67 plate appearances at the major-league level between the 2024 and 2025 seasons. |
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Anthony Nunez Anthony Nunez Sent back to minors
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 2:38 PM
The Orioles optioned Nunez to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Nunez pitched well in his most recent stint in the big-league bullpen, allowing one run with a 9:3 K:BB over 5.1 innings. His roster spot is being filled by Cade Povich, who will make a spot start Monday versus the Rockies. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Recalled to start Monday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 2:35 PM
The Orioles recalled Povich from Triple-A Norfolk and will have him start Monday's game against the Rockies in Denver, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Povich will draw a spot start in Colorado, as the Orioles will give their regular rotation members some extra rest. The left-hander is coming off a dandy of a start his last time out with Norfolk, striking out 11 over 5.2 scoreless innings. However, Povich makes for an undesirable streaming option at Coors Field. |
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Luis Robert Jr. Luis Robert Jr. Scooped up by O's
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 12:43 PM
The Orioles claimed Robert off waivers from the Mets on Monday, Chelsea Janes of SNY.tv reports.
Analysis: Baltimore will assume the nearly $5 million remaining on Robert's contract with the hope that he can provide a lift in the outfield over the final month of the season. That $5 million figure includes a $2 million buyout that will need to be paid out during the offseason, assuming the Orioles choose not to exercise Robert's $20 million club option for 2027. While spending extended time on the shelf due to lumbar spine disc herniation, Robert had been limited to just 58 games for the Mets in 2026, slashing .223/.303/.399 with 10 home runs, two stolen bases, 24 runs and 23 RBI. |
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Josh Walker Josh Walker Tallies third hold
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:42 PM
Walker picked up a hold Sunday against the Athletics, allowing one hit and no walks in a scoreless eighth inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: The 31-year-old left-hander is emerging as a legitimate weapon out of the Baltimore bullpen in 2026. Walker has made 19 appearances for the Orioles, producing a 2.33 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 18:6 K:BB with three holds across 19.1 innings. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Swats three-run homer Sunday
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:34 PM
Mayo went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 8-5 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Mayo's lone hit was a long one, as he crushed a three-run homer off Jeffrey Springs in the fourth inning. The corner infielder has put together a solid August, slashing .269/.321/.551 with five homers, 15 RBI, 14 runs and a stolen base across 24 games. Overall, he's hitting .218/.282/.447 with 19 homers, 55 RBI, 52 runs and three stolen bases in 109 contests. |
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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Clubs two homers in win
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:33 PM
Henderson went 4-for-4 with two home runs, a triple, five total RBI and three total runs scored in Sunday's 8-5 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Henderson went off in the series finale, blasting a solo homer in the first inning and a three-run shot in the fifth as part of a four-hit effort. It was a much-needed performance for the shortstop, who hit just .182 with no long balls over his previous 10 games. The 25-year-old has endured a disappointing 2026 campaign, slashing .223/.307/.408 with 22 homers, 57 RBI, 82 runs and 10 stolen bases across 136 contests. |
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Yennier Cano Yennier Cano Picks up third save
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:31 PM
Cano picked up the save Sunday against the Athletics. He did not record a strikeout over a perfect inning.
Analysis: Entering with a three-run cushion, Cano retired the side in order in the ninth inning to secure his third save of the season and a sweep for the Orioles. After a pair of blowup outings in which he surrendered six runs across two-thirds of an inning, the right-hander has bounced back with five consecutive scoreless appearances, though Sunday marked the first time during that stretch that he completed a full inning. Cano's 3.07 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 40:10 K:BB across 44 innings are strong enough to keep him in the ninth-inning equation, though Andrew Kittredge, who had pitched in each of the previous two games, appears to be Baltimore's top option for saves. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Allows five runs in sixth win
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:28 PM
Bassitt (6-4) earned the win Sunday, allowing five runs on eight hits and three walks over 5.2 innings against the Athletics. He struck out four.
Analysis: Bassitt was jumped on early, allowing all five runs across the first three innings, but settled in enough to give the Orioles some length and pick up the win thanks to a strong offensive showing. In four starts since returning from the injured list, the veteran right-hander has posted a 4.24 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB across 23.1 innings. Bassitt will take a 4.97 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 55:29 K:BB across 79.2 innings (16 appearances) into his next start, tentatively scheduled for Friday against the Red Sox. |
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Pete Alonso Pete Alonso Avoids injury following early departure
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 6:29 PM
Alonso (head) is expected to be fine after exiting Sunday's 8-5 win in the eighth inning following a hit-by-pitch, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Alonso took a 94.6 mph fastball off the bill of his helmet from reliever Kade Morris to open the top of the eighth inning, and Jackson Holliday immediately replaced him as a pinch-runner at first base. Following the contest, manager Craig Albernaz provided an update on Alonso, stating that the first baseman is "fine" and that the plan was always for Holliday to pinch-run in that situation. Alonso can be considered day-to-day for the time being, but he'll likely be good to go for Monday's series opener with the Rockies. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Receiving day off
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 12:21 PM
Holiday is out of the lineup for Sunday's affair with the A's.
Analysis: With southpaw Jeffrey Springs on the mound for the Athletics, the left-handed-hitting Holliday will receive a breather for the final game of a three-game set. Blaze Alexander will lead off and play second base for Baltimore. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Out of Sunday's lineup
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 12:18 PM
Basallo (hand) is absent from the lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Athletics.
Analysis: After being removed early from Saturday's game with a right hand injury, Basallo will sit out Sunday's series finale in Sacramento. Pete Alonso will act as the designated hitter and bat second, while Carlos Narvaez will catch balls and strikes behind the plate and bat eighth for Baltimore. |
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Blaze Alexander Blaze Alexander Resting up Saturday
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 5:02 PM
Alexander isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: After going 1-for-5 during his first game back from the injured list Friday, Alexander will move to the bench Saturday as the O's look to ease him back into action after missing more than a month. Christian Encarnacion-Strand will man the hot corner and bat fourth. |
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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Resting Friday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 5:42 PM
Henderson is not in the Orioles' starting lineup against the Athletics on Friday, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Henderson will have a rare off day while Blaze Alexander -- who was reinstated from the injured list Friday -- will start at shortstop and bat leadoff. Henderson has a .217 batting average (18-for-83) in August with two steals, two home runs, five RBI, 15 runs scored and a 17:15 BB:K. |
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Luis Vazquez Luis Vazquez Optioned to Norfolk
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 5:38 PM
The Orioles optioned Vazquez to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Analysis: The Orioles selected Vazquez's contract from Norfolk on Wednesday, but he'll now depart the active roster without appearing in a game to make room for Blaze Alexander (hand), who returned from the IL on Friday. Vazquez will remain on the Orioles' taxi squad for now in case Baltimore needs to add infield depth on short notice. |
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Blaze Alexander Blaze Alexander Returns from IL
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 5:34 PM
The Orioles reinstated Alexander (hand) from the injured list Friday.
Analysis: Out since mid-July with a fractured left hand, Alexander began a rehab assignment Tuesday and went 2-for-7 with a double, an RBI and a run scored at Triple-A Norfolk. He figures to reclaim a regular starting job in Baltimore's infield now that he's fully healthy, and he'll replace Luis Vazquez on the team's active roster. |
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