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Brandon Young Brandon Young Saturday's start postponed
Sat, May 23, 2026, 11:56 AM
Young and the Orioles won't face the Tigers on Saturday, as the game was postponed due to rain.
Analysis: The two sides will make up Saturday's contest as part of a doubleheader Sunday, and Young will draw the start in the early game, per Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com. The 27-year-old has given up three earned runs or fewer in five of his six big-league starts this season, though he made it through just 3.2 innings during his most recent outing against the Nationals. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Pops first homer of 2026 on Friday
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:43 AM
Holliday went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, one walk and two runs scored in Friday's 7-4 win over the Tigers.
Analysis: After batting seventh and then eighth in the order in his first two games of the season Tuesday and Wednesday, Holliday was in the nine hole Friday. He logged his first two hits of the 2026 campaign, singling and scoring in the third inning before popping a two-run homer off Jack Flaherty in the fourth. Through three contests, Holliday is 2-for-7 at the plate with a 1:3 BB:K across eight plate appearances. |
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Pete Alonso Pete Alonso Homers, drives in four Friday
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:39 AM
Alonso went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer, a sacrifice fly, four RBI and one walk in Friday's 7-4 win over the Tigers.
Analysis: Alonso took Jack Flaherty deep for his 10th home run of the season in the bottom of the third inning, sending a 93-mph fastball to the opposite field for a three-run blast. After a brutal April, Alonso appears to be coming around with the bat this month, as he's hitting .276 with six homers, 19 RBI, 12 runs scored and a .900 OPS since the beginning of May. On the year, Alonso is slashing .229/.312/.448 with 10 long balls, 32 RBI, 29 runs scored, two stolen bases and a 23:53 BB:K across 218 plate appearances. He's in the 97th percentile in hard-hit rate and the 99th percentile in average exit velocity. |
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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Three more hits in win Friday
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:33 AM
Henderson went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's 7-4 win over the Tigers.
Analysis: It was Henderson's second straight three-hit game after he posted a four-hit day last weekend. His bat appears to be heating up with the weather, as Henderson is 13-for-31 (.419) with three doubles, one homer, three RBI and three runs scored over his last seven games, raising his average 32 points. On the year, Henderson is slashing .229/.278/.425 with 10 long balls, 24 RBI, 26 runs scored, six stolen bases and a 14:64 BB:K across 230 plate appearances. Henderson's strikeout rate (27.8 percent) and walk rate (6.1 percent) are the worst marks of his career. |
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Anthony Nunez Anthony Nunez Picks up third save Friday
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:24 AM
Nunez earned the save in Friday's 7-4 win over the Tigers, striking out two with no walks in a hitless and scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: While Rico Garcia was getting the initial saves after Ryan Helsley (elbow) was shelved May 1, Garcia was deployed in the sixth inning of this one and recorded the final two outs to preserve a 6-4 lead. Nunez has handled two save opportunities since Garcia was last put in that position, so it appears manager Craig Albernaz is willing to mix and match at the end of games. On the season, Nunez has a 4.94 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 28:8 K:BB across 23.2 innings. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Gets fourth win in bulk relief
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:17 AM
Bassitt (4-3) picked up the win Friday against the Tigers, allowing three runs on six hits and no walks with four strikeouts across 4.1 innings.
Analysis: Bassitt followed lefty opener Keegan Akin for the second time in his last three outings Friday and allowed at least three runs for the third time in four appearances this month. The 37-year-old is averaging a career-low 91.3 mph with his fastball this season, while his strikeout rate has plummeted to 15.3 percent from 22.6 percent in 2025. He'd been at 22.2 percent or better in each of the previous five campaigns. On the year, Bassitt owns a 5.51 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 34:19 K:BB across 47.1 innings. |
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Keegan Akin Keegan Akin Will open for Baltimore
Fri, May 22, 2026, 2:10 PM
Akin will serve as the opener ahead of Chris Bassitt for Friday's game against the Tigers, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Akin opened ahead of Bassitt on May 10 against the Athletics and pitched one inning, recording a pair of strikeouts. The left-hander has produced an unsightly 13.50 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and 8:2 K:BB across 8.2 innings with the big-league club this season. |
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Jose Espada Jose Espada Sent outright to Triple-A
Thu, May 21, 2026, 2:17 PM
The Orioles outrighted Espada to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: He's been scrubbed from the 40-man roster, but Espada will stick around in the organization after clearing waivers. Espada tossed a scoreless frame in his lone big-league outing this season. |
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Pete Alonso Pete Alonso Slugs ninth homer
Wed, May 20, 2026, 3:31 PM
Alonso went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: The veteran first baseman took Jesse Scholtens deep in the sixth inning for a solo shot as the O's grabbed a 3-1 lead, but the bullpen couldn't make it stick. Alonso snapped a 10-game power drought in the process, with the homer being his ninth of the season to go along with a .228/.310/.434 slash line and 28 RBI in 50 contests. |
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Shane Baz Shane Baz Strong start wasted Wednesday
Wed, May 20, 2026, 3:27 PM
Baz didn't factor into the decision Wednesday as the Orioles were downed 5-3 by the Rays, allowing one run on two hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: The right-hander delivered his second straight quality start on 94 pitches (57 strikes), and Baz left the mound in line for his second win of the season, but the Baltimore bullpen couldn't close things out. Baz is still struggling to find the strike zone, however, and he's issued at least three free passes in four straight outings. He'll take a 4.87 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 48:25 K:BB through 57.1 innings into his next start, which is scheduled to come at home early next week in a rematch with Tampa Bay. |
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Reed Trimble Reed Trimble Heads back to IL
Wed, May 20, 2026, 11:30 AM
Triple-A Norfolk placed Trimble on its 7-day injured list Tuesday due to right hamstring discomfort, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After opening the season on Norfolk's IL due to a hamstring injury, Trimble returned to the lineup May 12. However, he played in just two games and went 2-for-8 with a pair of home runs, a stolen base, four RBI and three runs before returning to the shelf due to an apparent aggravation of the injury. The 25-year-old outfielder is without a clear timeline for a return. |
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Shelved with hip injury
Wed, May 20, 2026, 11:25 AM
Triple-A Norfolk placed Wells on its 7-day injured list Wednesday due to right hip discomfort, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: The severity of the injury isn't known, but Wells will be out of action for at least a week while he recovers from the hip issue. Over his eight starts with Norfolk this season, the 24-year-old righty has posted a 4.50 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 36:11 K:BB across 36 innings. |
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Returns from IL
Wed, May 20, 2026, 11:23 AM
Triple-A Norfolk reinstated Gillies (quadriceps) from its 7-day injured list and assigned him to Double-A Chesapeake on Tuesday.
Analysis: After suffering a quad strain in spring training, Gillies opened the season on Norfolk's IL, but he'll settle into a bullpen role at Chesapeake now that he's healthy again. Gillies was activated after he turned in a 1.64 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB in 11 innings across 10 rehab appearances between Single-A Delmarva and High-A Frederick. |
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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Hitting bench Wednesday
Wed, May 20, 2026, 10:55 AM
Taveras is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: The switch-hitting Taveras will hit the bench for the second time in the series, with both of his absences coming when the Rays have sent lefty starters to the hill. Blaze Alexander will cover center field Wednesday and could end up working in a quasi-platoon with Taveras, who has been far more effective against right-handed pitching both this season and throughout his career. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Idle for series finale
Wed, May 20, 2026, 10:51 AM
Holliday is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: With the Orioles wrapping up their series in St. Petersburg with a day game after a night game, Holliday will get a breather. The 22-year-old returned from the injured list Monday and rejoined the lineup for Tuesday's 4-1 loss in what was his 2026 MLB debut. Holliday started at second base and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before Jeremiah Jackson came on pinch hit for him in the top of the eighth inning. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Out of lineup Wednesday
Wed, May 20, 2026, 10:40 AM
Mayo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays, reports Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun
Analysis: Mayo is sitting out of Wednesday's matinee against Tampa Bay after going 0-for-2 with a walk Tuesday, ending his brief five-game hitting streak. Mayo is batting just .183 with five home runs and a .590 OPS in 140 plate appearances on the campaign. Weston Wilson will start at third base over Mayo in the series finale. |
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Kyle Bradish Kyle Bradish Yields two runs in loss
Tue, May 19, 2026, 8:42 PM
Bradish (2-6) took the loss against the Rays on Tuesday, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out six across 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Yandy Diaz (hand) had Bradish's number in Tuesday's contest, with the former smacking an RBI double and a solo homer in the first and sixth innings, respectively. Those ended up being the only runs Bradish gave up, but unfortunately for the right-hander, he didn't receive enough run support from his teammates to avoid the loss. He's taken the loss in four of his last five starts and sits at a 4.13 ERA and 1.51 WHIP across 52.1 innings. His next start is tentatively slated for next week at home in a rematch against Tampa Bay. |
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Taylor Ward Taylor Ward Goes deep against Tampa Bay
Tue, May 19, 2026, 8:35 PM
Ward went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during the Orioles' 4-1 loss to the Rays on Tuesday.
Analysis: Ward wasted no time getting the Orioles on the board after taking the second pitch he saw from Griffin Jax deep to left field for a leadoff home run. However, that ended up being the only run scored by Baltimore, with Ward accounting for one of his team's four hits in Tuesday's loss. It was Ward's second home run of the season, a far cry from the 36 homers he recorded with the Angels in 2025. However, his .788 OPS this season (215 plate appearances) is only a few ticks lower than last year (.792 OPS across 663 plate appearances). |
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Nursing wrist issue
Tue, May 19, 2026, 5:53 PM
Irish will be out of High-A Frederick's lineup for the next few days due to a right wrist bruise, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: The 22-year-old suffered the injury during Sunday's game against Hudson Valley when he was hit by a pitch, but it appears he's avoided a serious injury. Irish is one of Baltimore's top prospects and has enjoyed a strong start to the 2026 campaign with seven homers, nine steals and an .874 OPS in his first 33 games at the High-A level. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Batting seventh in season debut
Tue, May 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
Holliday will start at second base and bat seventh in Tuesday's game versus the Rays.
Analysis: It will be the season debut with the Orioles for Holliday, who had right hamate bone surgery in February before encountering multiple setbacks. Per Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com, Holliday said he still feels a bit of soreness in his hand, but he's been told that's normal and it will eventually go away. Holliday was the Orioles' leadoff hitter for the bulk of last season, but he will slide into the No. 7 spot as the club eases him back into things. The 22-year-old slashed only .176/.291/.284 on his rehab assignment, though he reached base seven times and had one homer in his final four rehab games. |
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