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Samuel Basallo’s go-ahead homer in the Orioles’ 5-3 win over the Royals at Camden Yards provides a much-needed spark as Baltimore heads into the All-Star break, while the 2026 MLB Draft opens with the Orioles at No. 7 and front-office scrutiny on Mike Elias after a string of recent drafting results.
Pete Crow-Armstrong homered twice and reached 20/20 status as the Cubs slugged five homers to beat the Orioles 9-7. Conforto and Carson Kelly went back-to-back in the fifth to tie the game, Suzuki added a go-ahead three-run shot in the seventh to cushion a 9-3 lead, and the bullpen nearly let it slip before Jacob Webb closed it out. Colin Rea worked 5.1 innings allowing three runs, and PCA was named Player of the Game as he heads to his second straight All-Star Game.
The Orioles were held to one hit with runners in scoring position and had no extra-base hits in a 5-2 loss to the Cubs, despite Shane Baz delivering a quality start. Adley Rutschman provided both runs with a two-out, two-run single in the seventh, but Gunnar Henderson struck out to end the threat as the bullpen faltered amid injuries. Baltimore falls to last in the AL East (12.5 games back of the Rays) and 4.5 back of a wild-card, prompting questions about whether to buy or sell and the need for a winning streak before the All-Star break.
The Orioles activated Adley Rutschman from the 7-day concussion IL and Dylan Beavers from the 10-day IL, designated catcher Sam Huff for assignment, and optioned Jeremiah Jackson to Triple-A. With Rutschman back, Baltimore uses a three-catcher setup, as Basallo started behind the plate in his absence; both Rutschman and Basallo sit as solid offensive contributors (wRC+ ~+13% above league average) this season.
Blue Jays outfielder Jesús Sánchez left Sunday’s game with a right wrist contusion after a ball thrown from the outfield seats struck him. The fan believed responsible was identified and removed, X-rays showed no fracture, and Sánchez said it was a misunderstanding about playing catch with fans.
The Orioles beat the Rays 9-7 in 13 innings, with Colton Cowser delivering a walk-off home run for his second straight game (following Sunday's winner vs. Detroit) as Baltimore weathered early Rays punches and earned a gritty, momentum-shifting victory praised by manager Craig Albernaz for not wavering.
Rain postpones Saturday’s Tigers-Orioles game and forces a Sunday split doubleheader (12:35 p.m. and 6:05 p.m.), with likely roster moves including a 15-day IL stint for lefty Brant Hurter, the addition of a 27th man (likely Drew Sommers), and a potential 40-man/60-day IL maneuver to activate Troy Melton for Game 2; Skubal threw a bullpen and Torres continued rehab.
The Orioles signed veteran outfielder Tommy Pham to a minor-league deal that includes an early June opt-out if he isn’t added to the active roster, aiming to bolster outfield depth amid injuries and roster churn; Pham, 38, has a lengthy, journeyman career and would earn a path back to the majors if he performs well in the minors.
Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg will undergo season-ending elbow surgery after a partial UCL tear, leaving him on the 60-day IL for the remainder of 2026; a potential return in 2027 is possible but depends on recovery, as Baltimore navigates a stretch of injuries in the infield.
The Orioles edge the Athletics 2-1 on a night of mobility and small-ball: Keegan Akin opens, Chris Bassitt settles in after a shaky start, and Samuel Basallo delivers the decisive run in the sixth after a Basallo double and Leody Taveras’ move, with Gunnar Henderson contributing an infield hit to set up the late offense. Rico Garcia nails down the save as Baltimore avoids a series sweep but still struggles with offense overall.
The Oakland Athletics jumped to a 4-run first inning and added three in the third, then tacked on a fifth-inning run and a ninth-inning insurance run to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 9-2. Rooker homered in the first; Langeliers and Kurtz drove in multiple runs, and the A's offense produced the early burst while Baltimore finally broke through with two runs in the eighth.
Shane Baz labored with control issues, allowing five runs in 4 1/3 innings after an early hanging cutter as the A’s beat Baltimore 6-2 and Civale cruised with five solid innings. Baltimore wasted a bases-loaded opportunity when Adley Rutschman struck out, while Henderson and Basallo supplied a couple of hits. The Orioles mounted a late eighth-inning rally, but Baz’s inconsistency and the lack of sustained offense left questions about the O’s in spring training form.
The Baltimore Orioles drew a large home crowd for a Tupac Shakur bobblehead giveaway during a game against the Oakland Athletics, capped by Tupac’s sister throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.
The Orioles will promote Trey Gibson from the taxi squad to the active roster for a Sunday start vs. the Yankees, filling a rotation slot created by Trevor Rogers’ IL stint and a recent doubleheader. At 23, Gibson has a 4.01 ERA in 24 2/3 Triple-A innings this season but has posted a 2.55 ERA over his last five outings, and Baltimore hopes his deep pitch arsenal and development under the coaching staff can help him contribute as a starter while injuries thin the rotation.
The Orioles placed starter Trevor Rogers on the 15-day injured list with an undisclosed illness retroactive to April 26, making him eligible to return on May 11. Cameron Foster was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to bolster the bullpen, and Albert Suárez cleared waivers and elected free agency, though he’s expected to re-sign on a new minor-league deal. Rogers, who opened last season as Baltimore’s starter, has a 4.75 ERA over 30 1/3 innings with three straight short outings. With Zach Eflin out for the season and Dean Kremer sidelined by a quad strain, Baltimore will need a start this weekend and could turn to options like Cade Povich or Kyle Bradish depending on the schedule, as there’s no Orioles off-day until May 14.