CHICAGO–What happened? After trading two of their most potent hitters, Ramón Laureano and Ryan O’Hearn, at the trade deadline, the Orioles’ offense had been silent for 16 innings at Wrigley Field. After scoring 60 runs in the previous six games heading into Thursday’s deadline, the Orioles were nearly shut out for the second consecutive time against the Chicago Cubs, but Gunnar … [Read more...] about Henderson’s huge home run propels Orioles to 4-3 win over Cubs
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In final 50 games, Orioles auditioning for key roles in 2026
CHICAGO—After serving as the designated hitter in Friday’s game, Jeremiah Jackson played right field in his second major league game on Saturday. “Throwing him to the wolves,” interim manager Tony Mansolino said before Saturday’s game. “This is going to be a challenge for him. First time standing on big league grass defensively.” Jackson had two hits, and his second helped key … [Read more...] about In final 50 games, Orioles auditioning for key roles in 2026
Calling the Pen: The Savannah Bananas triggered thoughts of Cedric the Entertainer
There was joy at Camden Yards on Friday night in front of a packed house that got to welcome back Buck Showalter and Adam Jones as part of the Savannah Bananas’ extraordinarily creative show. There is something magical about the connection former Orioles have with Baltimore fans, and it was a reminder that it’s not to be taken for granted. Oriole fans felt the sting of saying … [Read more...] about Calling the Pen: The Savannah Bananas triggered thoughts of Cedric the Entertainer
Orioles claim Bruján, Ragsdale off waivers
CHICAGO—The Orioles continue to add players after trading six at Thursday’s trade deadline. A day after claimed first baseman/outfielder Ryan Noda from the Chicago White Sox on waivers, they recalled him from Triple-A Norfolk, and on Sunday, claimed two more. Infielder/outfielder Vidal Bruján was claimed from the Chicago Cubs and right-handed pitcher Carson Ragsdale was claimed … [Read more...] about Orioles claim Bruján, Ragsdale off waivers
O’s’ trade-ravaged offense rallies in the eighth to steal a 4-3 win in Chicago
Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images For 7 2/3 innings, the bats’ feeble efforts against a southpaw made for quite the snoozefest, but Gunnar Henderson flipped the tables with a late three-run bomb. For seven and two-thirds innings, this game felt like a trip to the dentist, or the MVA, or a really long, lame graduation ceremony, where the best one can say is, “Well, at least … [Read more...] about O’s’ trade-ravaged offense rallies in the eighth to steal a 4-3 win in Chicago