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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Another dreadful showing
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 4:19 PM
Bassitt (0-2) took the loss Sunday against the Pirates, allowing six runs on six hits and two walks in two innings. He failed to record a strikeout.
Analysis: Following a disappointing Orioles debut that saw him give up four runs to the Rangers, Bassitt was unable to get back on track. The veteran right-hander exhibited a significant lack of control, launching just 32 of his 62 pitches for strikes while laboring his way through only two frames before Baltimore pulled the plug. It's worth mentioning he did sign with the O's fairly late in the offseason, so Bassitt could still be shaking off some rust. He was also hit by a line drive from Oneil Cruz in the second inning Sunday but was able to stay in the game, and his next outing tentatively lines up against the Giants next weekend. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 10:35 AM
Rutschman is not in Baltimore's starting lineup Sunday versus Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Rutschman was behind the plate for four of the previous five games and will get a breather Sunday. Samuel Basallo is doing the catching for Baltimore in the series finale against Pittsburgh. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Called up, could start Monday
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 9:57 AM
The Orioles recalled Povich from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
Analysis: Povich started 20 of the 22 games in which he appeared for the Orioles last season and posted a 5.21 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 118:43 K:BB over 112.1 total innings. He's made one start with Norfolk this year, allowing five earned runs while striking out eight batters and walking two over five frames March 31. With Zach Eflin (elbow) landing on the IL on Wednesday, Povich seems primed to claim a spot in the rotation, potentially making his season debut Monday versus the White Sox. |
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Yaramil Hiraldo Yaramil Hiraldo Placed on IL
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 9:49 AM
Baltimore placed Hiraldo on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to April 2, due to right shoulder inflammation, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Hiraldo last pitched Tuesday, when he gave up three runs on two hits and a walk over one inning against Texas. He's since been diagnosed with inflammation in his pitching shoulder. Lefty hurler Cade Povich was recalled in a corresponding move. |
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Shane Baz Shane Baz Pitches well in no-decision
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:37 PM
Baz did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one unearned run on three hits and three walks over 5.2 innings against the Pirates. He struck out five.
Analysis: After surrendering four runs during his Orioles debut versus the Twins, Baz kept the Pirates in check most of Saturday afternoon, giving up just two singles, a double and the three free passes. He threw 63 of 98 pitches for strikes and generated 11 whiffs, but he fell an out short of a quality start when he was pulled after serving up a two-out double in the sixth inning. Through his first two starts for Baltimore, Baz has a 3.27 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB across 11 innings as he remains in search of his first victory. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Idle Saturday
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 12:49 PM
Basallo isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Basallo will get a day off to regroup after going just 4-for-23 (.174) through his first six games. His absence will put Taylor Ward in the DH spot while Dylan Beavers, Leody Taveras and Colton Cowser form Baltimore's outfield trio. |
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Rico Garcia Rico Garcia Strong start in 2026
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 10:55 PM
Garcia threw a clean ninth inning Friday against the Pirates.
Analysis: Garcia is now up to 3.1 scoreless innings to begin the season, posting a 4:0 K:BB through three appearances. The 32-year-old right-hander helped pick up the pieces in Baltimore's beleaguered bullpen late last year, producing a 2.84 ERA and 20:6 K:BB with nine holds in 19 regular-season frames for the Orioles in 2025, and he's making a case for high-leverage work early on in 2026. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Shaking off rust in minors
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 10:34 PM
Holliday (hand) has gone 5-for-18 (.278) with two doubles, three RBI, one run scored and through five minor-league rehab appearances with Triple-A Norfolk.
Analysis: Holliday is continuing his recovery from February right hand surgery. Since the 22-year-old middle infielder was unable to get any reps during Grapefruit League play, he's likely to require at least another handful of rehab games before the Orioles feel comfortable reinstating him from the injured list. Once he's ready to make his season debut with Baltimore, Holliday is expected to serve as the club's primary second baseman in 2026. |
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Taylor Ward Taylor Ward Reaches base three times
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 9:07 PM
Ward went 1-for-3 with a double, one RBI and two walks in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Pirates.
Analysis: The Orioles' leadoff man continues to showcase his on-base skills early on this season, as he's now slashing .333/.424/.444 across 33 plate appearances. Ward is still looking for his first home run with Baltimore, but he's doubled three times with five RBI, two runs scored and a 5:7 BB:K through seven appearances. |
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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Swats second homer in loss
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 9:03 PM
Henderson went 3-for-5 with a double, solo home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Pirates.
Analysis: Henderson entered play Friday with just four hits on the season, so this was a breakthrough performance for the 24-year-old shortstop. Henderson doubled home Blaze Alexander in the fifth inning before taking Gregory Soto deep for a solo homer in the ninth. Through seven contests, Henderson is slashing .233/.303/.500 with two home runs, six RBI, four runs scored and one stolen base across 33 plate appearances. |
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Kyle Bradish Kyle Bradish Roughed up in loss to Bucs
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 8:57 PM
Bradish (0-2) suffered the loss Friday against the Pirates, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out six across four innings.
Analysis: Bradish struck out the side in the first inning, but six of the eight batters he faced in the second frame reached base, including RBI hits by Konnor Griffin, Jared Triolo, Henry Davis and Oneil Cruz. After throwing 83 pitches in his first start of the season, Bradish was limited to 81 pitches Friday. Through two starts, the right-hander has a 6.23 ERA. Bradish is slated to take the mound for his third start Wednesday against the White Sox. |
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Zach Eflin Zach Eflin Headed for second opinion
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 2:38 PM
Eflin is traveling to receive a second opinion for the MRI he underwent on his right elbow Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Eflin departed his season debut Tuesday against the Rangers due to right elbow discomfort and landed on the injured list a day later. It's unclear what the initial reading of the MRI revealed, but heading for a second opinion is rarely a positive development. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo On bench Friday
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 11:33 AM
Mayo is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Mayo started the first four games of the season but finds himself on the bench Friday for the second time in Baltimore's past three contests. The 24-year-old has gone 2-for-17 with a double, a stolen base, three walks and seven strikeouts in 20 plate appearances. Blaze Alexander and Jeremiah Jackson, who have been splitting time at second base, are both in the lineup Friday, with Alexander at the hot corner and Jackson at the keystone. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Pops first homer of 2026
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 3:31 PM
Beavers went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Rangers.
Analysis: The 24-year-old outfielder launched his first homer of the year in the sixth inning, ripping a Carter Baumler fastball over the fence in right field. Beavers has been used exclusively against right-handed pitching to begin the season, seeing action in all three outfield spots. He's batting .286 (4-for-14) in that role with a double, a homer, three RBI and three runs. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Launches first homer of season
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 3:27 PM
Basallo went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Rangers.
Analysis: The 21-year-old slugger helped chase Nathan Eovaldi from the game when he led off the fifth inning by launching a fastball 437 feet over the wall in center field. It was Basallo's first homer and first RBI of the season in his fifth game, and he's batting .211 (4-for-19) in the early going with a 2:6 BB:K. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Collects second win
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 3:24 PM
Rogers (2-0) picked up the win Wednesday. allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over six innings in an 8-3 victory over the Rangers. He struck out three.
Analysis: Baltimore's offense jumped on Nathan Eovaldi early, and Rogers already had a 4-0 lead before Texas got to the southpaw for a couple runs in the fourth inning. Rogers has delivered back-to-back quality starts to begin the season, posting a 1.38 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 8:5 K:BB through 13 innings. He'll look to extend his win streak in his next start, which lines up to come on the road early next week against the White Sox. |
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Tyler O'Neill Tyler O'Neill Taking seat for matinee game
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 10:40 AM
O'Neill is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: O'Neill had started in four of the Orioles' first five games but will hit the bench for the series finale as Baltimore goes with Taylor Ward at designated hitter and Colton Cowser in right field. Though Baltimore is at full strength in the outfield, O'Neill will be a regular presence in the lineup against left-handed pitching and should play at least semi-regularly against right-handers so long as he's swinging the bat reasonably well. |
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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Making first start of season
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 10:38 AM
Taveras will start in center field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Taylor Ward will serve as the Orioles' designated hitter Wednesday, but his absence from the outfield will open up a spot for Tavares, who will make his first start of the season. The 27-year-old's playing time will likely remain sporadic throughout the 2026 campaign while the Orioles are at full strength in the outfield. |
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Jeremiah Jackson Jeremiah Jackson Making another start at keystone
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 10:35 AM
Jackson will start at second base and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Occupying second base for the fourth time in five games, Jackson appears to have the early edge in playing time at the position over Blaze Alexander. However, with just three hits and a 0:6 BB:K through 12 plate appearances, Jackson hasn't run away with the job. Both Jackson and Alexander will see their opportunities at the keystone dwindle once Jackson Holliday (hand) returns from the injured list, likely at some point around the middle of the month. |
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Ryan Mountcastle Ryan Mountcastle Seeing scarce playing time
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 10:31 AM
Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Mountcastle has found playing time difficult to come by in the early going; he's started just once in the Orioles' first six games and has logged five plate appearances in total. With Samuel Basallo serving as the Orioles' primary designated hitter and offseason pickup Pete Alonso handling an everyday role at first base, Mountcastle likely won't have a path to steady at-bats unless either of the former two players misses time at some point. |
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