Baltimore Orioles

The clustered American League playoff race almost ensures the Orioles are going to play meaningful baseball into September, and it’s up to them to take advantage of that.

Since 1995, 22 players have made at least 1,000 major league plate appearances by the end of their age 22 seasons.

Assuming no games are impacted because of the prolonged negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement, the Orioles would begin the season on the road.

"It’s just a special, special moment to be embraced. Love Bake,” Rutschman said. “And to be able to catch him again is awesome.”

On Dec. 1, the current collective bargaining agreement will expire, and a lockout is expected to ensue.

Cody Bellinger hit a two-run single and Ben Rice followed with an RBI single in the first against Cristopher Sánchez of the host Philadelphia Phillies.

Rutschman said he did not know if his agent and the Orioles have had talks around a new contract.

Rutschman finished last season with a .220 average and .673 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in a career-low 90 games. During the first half this year, Rutschman is hitting .253 with a .763 OPS. A trip to Philadelphia was his reward.

Look at all the big trades and big contracts the Orioles have handed out. Look at all the high school draftees they’re about to sign. There’s a risk tolerance here that we haven’t seen before.

Blaze Alexander responded to a postgame comment from a Royals player, calling Vinnie Pasquantino’s statement a “weird take.”

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Here’s what you need to know about every player the Orioles selected in the draft Sunday.

After going 2-for-2 Sunday, Alexander is batting .312 with an .807 on-base-plus-slugging percentage.

The nature of this wide-open (read: subpar) American League is that there are many teams that can feel good about their general mediocrity.

Bradish did not allow a hit until the seventh inning as the Orioles won their third straight game.

The Orioles added elite speed to their farm system with an 18-year-old who hits left-handed and plays center field.

The Orioles enter this year’s MLB Draft with four Day 1 selections, headlined by the No. 7 overall pick. It is the first time Baltimore has held a top-10 pick since selecting Jackson Holliday first overall in 2022.

Helsley has inflammation around his ulnar collateral ligament, but manager Craig Albernaz said he doesn’t have a tear of the ligament and will go through rehab rather than surgery.

Basallo’s two-run home run got the Orioles off to a positive start in the last series before the All-Star break.

The Orioles are hosting Turnstile Night at Camden Yards on Friday, with members of the band throwing out the ceremonial first pitch and serving as guest splashers.