Jacob deGrom dominates the Orioles in a 7-0 Rangers win on June 26, 2025. DeGrom took a no-no into the 8th as the O's offense continues to slump.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Some losses sting more than others. Thursday's 7-0 drubbing at the hands of Jacob deGrom and the Texas Rangers was one of those. For seven agonizing innings, it felt like we were watching the wrong kind of history. DeGrom was untouchable, a ghost throwing 98 mph fastballs. When Colton Cowser finally broke through with a single in the eighth, the cheer at Camden Yards was less about winning and more about avoiding the ultimate humiliation. But that single hit was a stark reminder of a much bigger problem: this offense has gone cold, and the team is sinking fast.
The Orioles have now been held to just one hit for the third time this season and shut out for the eighth time, dropping four of their last five games.
It was the Jacob deGrom show from the first pitch. The Rangers' ace was simply masterful, carrying a no-hitter into the eighth inning before Colton Cowser's leadoff single broke the spell. DeGrom finished with seven strikeouts and only two walks, needing just 89 pitches to silence the O's bats completely. On the other side, it was a rough outing for Orioles starter Brandon Young, who fell to 0-2 after allowing five runs (four earned) in just four innings. A two-run homer from Josh Jung was all the offense Texas really needed, as the Orioles' lineup couldn't muster a single threat all night.
Last night's offensive no-show wasn't an isolated incident; it's the continuation of a worrying trend. This was the third time this season the Orioles have been held to a single hit and their eighth shutout loss overall. With the team now 34-46 and having lost four of their last five, the offensive struggles are the primary culprit. While one hit against a pitcher like deGrom is almost understandable, the consistency of these offensive outages is what's truly concerning for a team that seems to have lost its way at the plate.
If you were hoping for a wave of top prospects to ride in and save the day, you might want to look away. Just as the big-league club struggles, news broke that the Orioles' farm system has been ranked 29th in all of baseball, with only the Giants rated lower. After the graduation of Coby Mayo, catcher Samuel Basallo is the only Oriole remaining on most top-100 prospect lists. This lack of high-end talent in the pipeline puts even more pressure on the front office to make shrewd moves, because the immediate help isn't coming from within.
With the team well below .500 and the farm system needing a talent infusion, all signs point to a sell-off at the trade deadline. The pressure is squarely on GM Mike Elias to restock the cupboards. Veterans on expiring contracts are the most likely to be moved, with names like Cedric Mullins, Zach Eflin, and Ryan O'Hearn topping the list. There's even chatter that dominant closer Felix Bautista and reliable setup man Bryan Baker could be made available for the right package. The coming weeks will be filled with rumors, but one thing is clear: the Orioles are open for business.
Thursday was a tough pill to swallow. A brutal loss at home combined with a sobering look at the farm system's health has reset expectations for the rest of the season. The focus now shifts from the daily standings to the future. What will Mike Elias do? The moves he makes—or doesn't make—before the trade deadline will tell us everything we need to know about the direction of this franchise. Buckle up, O's fans, the next month is going to be a wild ride.
