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BAL • 1B
about 18 hours ago
Alonso, who just went 1-for-13 in the weekend series against the Red Sox, took Ryan Weiss deep in the fifth for his fourth homer of the year. He’s still batting just .198 for the season, but his hard-hit rate is considerably better than usual, and his 25 percent strikeout rate isn’t much of a problem. Even with the slow start, he’ll still probably get his 30 homers and 100 RBI this year.
BAL • Pitcher • #11
about 18 hours ago
Baz gave up six hits, but Brice Matthews’ homer was the only one that did any damage. He struck out six and walked one. Through six starts, Baz has a 4.50 ERA and a 29/11 K/BB in 34 innings. He’d be a better bet in fantasy leagues if the Rays hadn’t traded him, but he still probably has some mixed-league value anyway.
BAL •
about 18 hours ago
Helsley has walked seven in 10 2/3 innings to start the year, but he’s also struck out 15 and he’s a perfect 7-for-7 in save chances. He retired Yordan Alvarez, Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve in this one.
BAL • Infielder • #7
1 day ago
Orioles skipper Craig Albernaz told reporters Holliday remains shut down from hitting, but is participating in some baseball activities, after leaving a minor league rehab contest with hand discomfort last week. The 22-year-old underwent surgery to repair a hamate fracture back in spring training. It doesn’t sound like he’s close to getting back in minor league games since the Orioles can’t really afford to take any chances with his long-term health.
Source: Jake Rill
BAL • Pitcher • #38
3 days ago
Bradish also allowed four hits in the defeat, including a fifth-inning homer off the bat of Willson Contreras. He hasn’t looked as sharp to begin 2026 as he did to close last year. In particular, the ride on his four-seamer has dipped. Bradish hasn’t collapsed as a result, but many were hoping for the ace-adjacent numbers he flashed a season ago. The schedule doesn’t do him any favors, with a trip to Yankee Stadium up next.
BAL • Catcher • #29
3 days ago
The home run was his fourth in 11 games, a stretch in which he’s hitting .333 with as many walks as strikeouts. Basallo has started three of five contests since Adley Rutschman returned from the IL, but he was a near-regular to open the season. That usage should resume given Basallo’s recent hot hitting.
BAL • Pitcher • #49
3 days ago
Someone needed to get the boot from the Orioles’ bullpen to accommodate the return of Ryan Helsley on Sunday, but it’s a bit surprising to see Suárez go. The 36-year-old hurler posted a respectable 3.46 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and a 6/5 K/BB ratio over 13 innings in his five appearances out of the O’s bullpen. With so many teams in need of quality bullpen arms, he could attract some interest on waivers.
BAL •
3 days ago
Helsley had been away from the team since Wednesday. He’ll be active and available out of the O’s bullpen for Sunday’s showdown against the Red Sox should a save situation arise. Albert Suarez was designated for assignment in a corresponding move on Sunday.
BAL • C
4 days ago
Huff is expected to re-sign with the Orioles, so it appears to just be a little financial incentive for him to elect free agency rather than report straight back to Triple-A. The 28-year-old will be a depth piece for Baltimore, and need to be added to the 40-man roster to join the Orioles.
BAL • Infielder • #16
4 days ago
Mayo was responsible for Baltimore’s lone extra-base hit of the contest when he doubled against Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet with one out in the fourth inning. The 24-year-old former top prospect has shown some signs of life recently with hits in four consecutive games.
BAL • Pitcher • #28
4 days ago
Rogers was replaced by long reliever Tyler Wells in the second inning after just 47 pitches. It was his shortest outing since his tenure with the Marlins back in 2022. He finished with a pair of strikeouts and issued two walks. All three runs crossed the plate with two outs in the second inning as he allowed five consecutive batters to reach base safely prior to being pulled. Simply put, the damage could’ve been even worse. He’s gotten off to an abysmal start with a bloated 4.75 ERA. 1.45 WHIP and 27/10 K/BB ratio across 30 1/3 innings through six starts. He’ll face the Yankees in a challenging road matchup on Friday. At this point, it’s tough for fantasy managers to justify throwing him out there, especially in a one-start week.
BAL • Catcher • #35
4 days ago
It’s notable that Rutschman is back behind the plate for Saturday afternoon’s matinee at Camden Yards after handling the catching duties during Friday night’s matchup where he went 3-for-5 with two homers and six RBI. Clearly, the Orioles want to keep his red-hot bat in the lineup, but it’s a bit surprising he’s not at DH. The decision likely puts Samuel Basallo, who also homered during Friday’s blowout, in line to catch Sunday’s series finale.
Source: MLB.com
BAL • Outfielder • #9
4 days ago
O’Neill was activated prior to Friday’s series opener but didn’t end up making an appearance. The 30-year-old slugging corner outfielder wound up missing just over two weeks with a concussion. He’s back in right field and hitting fifth in his first game action since April 8.
Source: MLB.com
BAL • Pitcher • #45
4 days ago
Akin returns to Baltimore’s high-leverage mix behind closer Ryan Helsley after missing the opening month of the season with a groin strain. The 31-year-old southpaw has compiled a strong 3.36 ERA across 142 innings spanning 130 appearances for Baltimore over the last two seasons.
BAL •
4 days ago
Foster heads back to the minors with veteran reliever Keegan Akin back from the injured list. The 27-year-old rookie has posted a serviceable 6.35 ERA and 7/5 K/BB ratio over 5 2/3 innings across four appearances for the Orioles this season.
BAL • Catcher • #29
4 days ago
Basallo got in on the fireworks display for Baltimore’s offense, taking Red Sox starter Brayan Bello deep in the third inning. The 21-year-old rising star punctuated the 395-foot blast with an impressive bat flip to celebrate his fourth long ball of the year. He’s going through the typical ebbs and flows that a young catcher deals with as they acclimate to life in the majors, but he’s supremely talented and in a prime situation to excel. It’s only a matter of time before he hits his stride.
BAL • Catcher • #35
5 days ago
Rutschman cleared the wall in right-center to knock in Taylor Ward in the first inning, then followed it up with another blast down the right field line in the fourth inning to chase the beleaguered Brayan Bello. He added another RBI on a ground out and yet another in the seventh on a single. Rutschman was already having a pretty solid year at the plate before spending time on the IL -- this game sent his seasonal line to .349/.417/.698 with three homers. That’ll play.
BAL • Infielder • #2
5 days ago
He kick-started the festivities with a leadoff homer that bounced in front of the warehouse in right field and added a pair of other singles that he would eventually come around to score on. Henderson badly needed a game like this -- even with it, he’s at .182/.247/.424 over his last 15 games. The four homers and three stolen bases over that timespan are nice, but fantasy managers didn’t invest in Henderson early to watch him flirt with the Mendoza line at .207, with 37 strikeouts in 111 at-bats.
BAL • Pitcher • #63
5 days ago
Yennier Cano stranded a runner left on second base in the sixth inning, but Young pitched effectively backwards with his splitter and slider as primary pitches. The 10 hard-hit balls also point to this being an outing that was more lucky than good, but it’s good to be lucky. If he remains in the rotation, Young looks likely to draw the Astros next week.
BAL • Pitcher • #64
5 days ago
Kremer suffered the injury doing his regular work in-between starts and not during Saturday’s loss to the Guardians. It’s unfortunate for the O’s and for fantasy managers, as the 30-year-old hurler had been pitching well since joining the club’s rotation following the injury to Zach Eflin. Brandon Young will start in his place on Friday against the Red Sox and could have a shot at holding down that spot for at least a few weeks now.
Source: Roch Kubatko
BAL • Infielder • #7
5 days ago
He’ll be shut down a week to let inflammation go down. Holliday said it felt like he had broken his hand again, but nothing was structurally wrong and “I guess whenever a tendon rolls over a nerve, it can kind of cause that. It kind of freaked me out.” He now would appear very unlikely to be activated before May.
BAL • Outfielder • #30
5 days ago
The 26-year-old hit a robust .000/.273/.000 in 11 plate appearances as Tyler O’Neill’s replacement while O’Neill was on the concussion injured list. He’ll head back to the minors and continue to function as depth for the Orioles.
BAL • Pitcher
5 days ago
He’ll return to a high-end role in the Orioles bullpen, but would appear unlikely to be able to do much but make footholds while Ryan Helsley is on the bereavement list. He could eventually find his way into the holds mix if he pitches well.
BAL • Outfielder • #9
5 days ago
He’ll be eligible to return tonight against the Red Sox. O’Neill wound up missing about two weeks after suffering his concussion on April 9. Baltimore hasn’t posted a lineup yet but it would not be surprising if O’Neill found his way into it.
BAL • Pitcher • #63
6 days ago
Young will start in place of the injured Dean Kremer (quad) on Friday against the Red Sox. The 27-year-old right-hander pitched well in his lone spot start with the O’s this season, firing five scoreless innings with a 2/2 K/BB ratio. It’s possible that this will just be a one-time start, as Cade Povich could ultimately return to cover Kremer’s spot in the rotation.
BAL • Pitcher • #64
6 days ago
Kremer must have suffered hte injury during Saturday’s loss to the Guardians. The severity of the injury — and how much time he may miss — are not yet known. Brandon Young was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and will start in Kremer’s place on Friday against the Red Sox.
BAL • Infielder • #33
6 days ago
Since being traded to Baltimore, Encarnacion-Strand has gone 8-for-24 (.333) with two home runs, four RBI, and an 8/3 K/BB ratio in six games. He’s just 26 years old and still has big-time power, so there is a chance he can figure this out in a new organization.
BAL • Infielder • #16
7 days ago
The 110-mph homer was Mayo’s lone hit of the day, but he did have a 108-mph lineout to go along with it. Kind of incredibly, Mayo now has 12 100-mph balls in play this season but only seven hit between 90-99 mph. The power is obviously there, but the consistent contact just isn’t, which is why he’s hitting .164 this year and .195 in 122 big-league games to date. If the Orioles get healthy, he still could wind up back in the minors at some point.
BAL •
7 days ago
Bassitt allowed eight hits, including two homers, and struck out just three, but eight runs of support proved sufficient to put him in the win column. Bassitt is sporting a 6.75 ERA and a hideous 10/13 K/BB in 21 1/3 innings. He’ll face the Astros next week, but if this keeps up, he’s going to get sent to the pen at some point.