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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.
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz was struck in the face by a 70 mph foul ball off Jeremiah Jackson, leaving the dugout before bench coach Donnie Ecker took over; Albernaz returned in the sixth inning as Jeremiah Jackson hit a grand slam, then left again and did not return. Ecker said Albernaz is “doing good” and will undergo precautionary testing, and teammates praised his toughness after the scare. It marks Albernaz’s first full-time major-league managerial role.
The Baltimore Orioles placed catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list with left ankle inflammation and promoted catcher Maverick Handley from Double-A, designating pitcher Chayce McDermott for assignment. Rutschman, who had started hot this season, leaving a gap in the lineup and behind the plate as the club navigates a stretch of injuries and aims to stay in contention.
Camden Yards’ 2026 menu rollout includes The Truist Club, a premium venue behind home plate offering an exclusive dining experience for about $15,000 for 40 Orioles games, plus chef-driven items on Level 2; a $4 value menu remains and local vendors like Attman’s stay, but the shift raises questions about accessibility for all fans.
Venezuela defeated the United States 3-2 to win the World Baseball Classic in Miami, with Gunnar Henderson used as a ninth-inning pinch hitter and popping out; Bryce Harper’s eighth-inning two-run homer briefly tied the game for USA, but Venezuela prevailed after a run through Japan and Italy. Back in Orioles camp, Baltimore and Detroit played to a 1-1 tie in Lakeland as Bryan Ramos went 3-for-4 with a double and solo homer, Samuel Basallo doubled, and Chris Bassitt tossed 5.1 scoreless innings as the club prepares for a 1:07 p.m. game vs the Blue Jays in Dunedin on MASN.
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has been diagnosed with a partial UCL tear in his right elbow and will skip surgery for now, instead receiving a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection to try to avoid an internal brace or Tommy John procedure. He is expected to miss at least April, with his return timeline dependent on how well the PRP responds. If surgery becomes necessary, the 2026 season could be largely lost; a successful PRP route could allow a later-season return as a designated hitter, but timelines remain uncertain. With Westburg and Holliday out, Baltimore faces a thinner infield early in spring training.