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Blaze Alexander Fractures Left Hand on HBP

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InjuryBALJul 16, 7:57 PM EDT

Blaze Alexander Fractures Left Hand on HBP

Baltimore's third baseman left the July 12 game vs. Kansas City after taking a pitch off his left hand, confirmed as a non-displaced fracture.

Blaze Alexander exited Baltimore's 8-2 win over the Royals on July 12 after Lucas Erceg hit him with a pitch in the seventh inning, fracturing his left hand. Manager Craig Albernaz confirmed the non-displaced fracture diagnosis postgame. Alexander was scheduled for additional testing during the All-Star break to assess severity and establish a recovery timeline. Such fractures typically result in a multi-week absence.

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Rutschman Makes 2026 AL All-Star Team as Reserve

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NewsBALJul 14, 7:45 PM EDT

Rutschman Makes 2026 AL All-Star Team as Reserve

The Orioles catcher earns his third All-Star nod after rebounding from two down years, a positive sign for Baltimore's outlook.

Adley Rutschman was selected as an American League reserve for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia. It marks his third All-Star appearance. His resurgent season has been a key factor in the Orioles staying competitive in 2026 and is viewed as significant for the team's future plans.

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Orioles Land Cam Sanders in Cash Deal With Pirates

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TradeBALJul 13, 11:55 AM EDT

Orioles Land Cam Sanders in Cash Deal With Pirates

Baltimore claimed the right-hander off waivers after Pittsburgh designated him for assignment last week.

The Orioles have officially acquired right-hander Cam Sanders from the Pirates in exchange for cash considerations. Pittsburgh had designated Sanders for assignment the previous week. Sanders was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk upon joining the organization. The move adds bullpen depth to Baltimore's 40-man roster.

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Hiraldo Activated from 60-Day IL, Optioned to Triple-A

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RosterBALJul 11, 10:11 PM EDT

Hiraldo Activated from 60-Day IL, Optioned to Triple-A

Baltimore reinstates the right-hander after a shoulder injury sidelined him since early April, but he heads to Norfolk rather than the MLB roster.

The Orioles officially activated Yaramil Hiraldo from the 60-day injured list after he missed most of the season with shoulder inflammation. He was simultaneously optioned to Triple-A Norfolk, where he will remain in the bullpen. Hiraldo had begun a rehab assignment in late June, making four appearances across High-A and Triple-A. The move fills out Baltimore's 40-man roster to its maximum.

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Helsley's UCL Inflamed But Intact, Surgery Not Expected

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InjuryBALJul 11, 7:14 PM EDT

Helsley's UCL Inflamed But Intact, Surgery Not Expected

Baltimore's closer has been sidelined two weeks with his second elbow injury of the season, but the ligament is not torn and surgery appears off the table.

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz confirmed Ryan Helsley has inflammation around his UCL, but the ligament itself is not torn. Helsley is expected to avoid surgery, per Albernaz's comments to reporters including MASN's Roch Kubatko. This is Helsley's second IL stint of the season — he first went down with elbow inflammation in early May, returned in mid-June, then landed back on the IL in early July. Baltimore signed Helsley to a two-year, $28MM deal this past offseason.

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RosterBALJul 10, 6:07 AM EDT

Justin Verlander Retires From MLB

Veteran pitcher Justin Verlander has called it a career, according to discussion on the Effectively Wild podcast.

Justin Verlander's retirement was discussed on the Effectively Wild podcast episode 2502. Verlander is a three-time Cy Young Award winner and 2022 World Series champion. His retirement marks the end of a Hall of Fame-caliber career spanning two decades. No official team statement was cited, but the podcast treated it as confirmed news.

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Akin Heads to Dr. Meister for Elbow Evaluation

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InjuryBALJul 8, 12:59 AM EDT

Akin Heads to Dr. Meister for Elbow Evaluation

The Orioles lefty is on his second IL stint of 2026, this time for an elbow issue, and will be evaluated by a specialist next week.

Keegan Akin is scheduled to meet with Dr. Keith Meister next week for an evaluation of his elbow. This is his second IL stint of the season; the first was for a groin strain that cost him the opening month. Akin has posted a 5.68 ERA with a 15% strikeout rate across 25.1 innings, well below his prior two-season marks. He is in his final arbitration year on a $2.975MM salary.

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Helsley Hits IL Again With Elbow Discomfort

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InjuryBALJul 3, 4:15 PM EDT

Helsley Hits IL Again With Elbow Discomfort

The Orioles closer is shelved for the second time this season with an elbow issue, retroactive to June 30th.

The Orioles officially placed Ryan Helsley on the 15-day IL with right elbow discomfort, backdated to June 30th. Helsley had been warming up to pitch Wednesday but was replaced by Andrew Kittredge, and was later seen on the broadcast rubbing his elbow. This is his second elbow-related IL stint of the season, having already missed all of May with elbow inflammation. The team waited a day before deciding a stint on the IL was necessary.

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LineupBALJul 3, 3:45 PM EDT

Rogers vs Singer set for Reds-Orioles Friday opener

Baltimore sends southpaw Trevor Rogers to face Cincinnati's Brady Singer in the first of a three-game series at Great American Ball Park.

The Cincinnati Reds host the Baltimore Orioles on Friday at 7:10 PM ET at Great American Ball Park. Trevor Rogers, a left-hander, will start for Baltimore, while veteran righty Brady Singer takes the mound for Cincinnati. Baltimore enters the series at 40-48, sitting 13 games back in the AL East. The article notes Baltimore has been hampered by pitching injuries and struggles since their strong 2023-2024 run.

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RosterBALJul 2, 11:27 AM EDT

Sam Huff Elects Free Agency After Second Orioles DFA

The 28-year-old catcher rejected an outright assignment and is now a free agent, leaving Baltimore's catching depth chart unaffected.

The Orioles officially announced that catcher Sam Huff went unclaimed on waivers after his second DFA of the season and has chosen free agency over an outright minor league assignment. Huff, 28, originally joined Baltimore on a minor league deal in January and appeared in just nine major league games across two stints. Baltimore's catching depth remains intact with Adley Rutschman, Samuel Basallo, and Chadwick Tromp all healthy and on the active roster. Huff could potentially re-sign on another minor league deal as he did after his first DFA.

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TradeBALJul 1, 8:11 PM EDT

Orioles Send Kyle Nicolas to Washington in Rare Inter-Division Deal

Baltimore trades reliever Kyle Nicolas to Washington for minor leaguer Randal Diaz in the first trade between the two franchises since 2005.

The Orioles have traded reliever Kyle Nicolas to the Nationals in exchange for minor league infielder Randal Diaz. Washington subsequently optioned Nicolas to Triple-A Rochester. The deal is notable as the first trade between the two clubs since the Nationals relocated from Montreal in 2005. Relations between the franchises had been strained for years over MASN broadcast rights, but tensions have eased since David Rubenstein purchased the Orioles in 2024.

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Orioles Leaning Toward Buying at Trade Deadline Despite Sub-.500 Record

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NewsBALJun 28, 7:23 PM EDT

Orioles Leaning Toward Buying at Trade Deadline Despite Sub-.500 Record

Baltimore sits just three games out of a wild card spot in a weak AL, and president of baseball ops Mike Elias says the team is planning to add, not sell.

The Orioles fell to 39-46 after a loss to Washington but remain only three games behind a wild card spot due to an unusually weak American League. Mike Elias confirmed the team is approaching the August 3 deadline with a buyer's mindset. He acknowledged the situation is unusual but said Baltimore is close enough to the playoff picture to justify adding pieces. Ten of 15 AL clubs currently hold losing records, keeping the Orioles in contention.

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Orioles in buy mode, Angels' new brass to shape deadline approach

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NewsBALJun 28, 12:05 PM EDT

Orioles in buy mode, Angels' new brass to shape deadline approach

Baltimore is reportedly committed to adding at the deadline, while the Angels' new leadership will define whether the club buys or sells.

The Orioles have been characterized as a team planning to be aggressive buyers at the upcoming trade deadline, now roughly a month away. The Angels, operating under new leadership, are also drawing attention for how they will approach deadline decisions. Both teams are expected to be notable participants in the deadline market. Details on specific targets or deals have not yet been confirmed.

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