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Alonso is unanimous winner of Most Valuable Oriole award

BALTIMORE—In his first season with the Orioles, Pete Alonso was unanimously elected as Most Valuable Oriole. Alonso, who signed a five-year, $155 million contract with the Orioles last December, became the ninth Oriole to hit 40 home runs on Monday night. “It’s just them believing in who I am,” Alonso said. “I’m not trying to […]

Orioles prospect season review: Esteban Mejia

What a difference a year can make. Unfortunately. One year ago at this time, Esteban Mejia’s career was on a very different trajectory. The Dominican right-hander, a 2024 international signing, was coming off of an excellent first season stateside, one in which he flashed both dazzling results — a 2.45 ERA and 11.8 K/9 as […]

Orioles news: Orioles could be eliminated from playoff contention today

Good morning Birdland, For a while now, we have been able to lean on the crutch that the Orioles were still “mathematically alive” in the AL playoff race. There is a chance, perhaps even an inevitability, that it will no longer be a matter of math after today. The Orioles elimination number is at one, […]

Candidates to add to Orioles’ 40-man roster

Even though an expected December 1st lockout may preclude a Rule 5 draft, the Orioles still have choices to make as they construct a 40-man roster for the offseason. Despite the cancellation of the 2021 Rule 5 draft, the Orioles did add six players to the 40-man roster on November 19th — future closer Félix […]

The Rise and Fall of Sammy Stewart

He was a pitching stalwart on terrific Oriole teams before a drug habit shattered his life. Click the play button below to hear me read a 2006 article I wrote about his fall. Sammy Stewart probably would’ve had a long and successful career as a starting pitcher in the major leagues if he’d played for […]

Pregame notes: Six games to go

The last time the White Sox opened a series at Kauffman Stadium, they were 4-8 and fresh off a sweep by the Orioles, and opening a series in a place where they’d lost their last 15 games. Anthony Kay spearheaded a 2-0 shutout back on April 9 to break that nightmarish losing streak, and while… The post Pregame notes: Six games to go appeared first on Sox Machine .

Former Red Sox prospect Anthony Eyanson named 2026 Eastern League Pitcher of the Year

Former Red Sox prospect Anthony Eyanson was named the 2026 Eastern League Pitcher of the Year by Minor League Baseball on Monday. Like his one-time teammates Franklin Arias and Brooks Brannon, he was also selected as an Eastern League All-Star. Eyanson, the top prospect the Red Sox sent to the Orioles as part of the … Continue reading "Former Red Sox prospect Anthony Eyanson named 2026 Eastern League Pitcher of the Year"

Blue Jays playoff hopes on pause after Orioles postponement

The Toronto Blue Jays are fiercely fighting for October. With five games remaining, every game counts. On Tuesday, it was reported that their matchup against the Baltimore Orioles was postponed because of bad weather, per Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. As a result, both teams will play a doubleheader at Camden Yards in Baltimore. The Blue […] The post Blue Jays playoff hopes on pause after Orioles postponement appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Blue Jays-O’s game postponed; split doubleheader Wednesday

Tuesday night’s scheduled game between the Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays in Baltimore has been postponed due to ongoing inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a split-admission doubleheader Wednesday, September 23. Separate tickets will be required to attend each game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Game one will begin at 1:35 p.m. ET with game two scheduled for 6:35 p.m. Gates for game one will open at 12:30 p.m. and gates for game two will open at 5:30 p.m. There will be no e...

Blue Jays vs. Orioles postponed due to weather, to play doubleheader Wednesday

The Toronto Blue Jays will be getting an unexpected day off. Tuesday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles has been postponed due to rain, the teams announced. The teams will play a doubleheader on Wednesday to make up the game. The first game will be at 1:35 p.m. ET while the second will start at 6:35 p.m. ET, with both available on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+. Max Scherzer is scheduled to start the first game for Toronto opposite former Blue Jay Chris Bassitt. After a 4-3 loss to the Orioles in ...

No one’s ever won an RBI title in both leagues. That could change this year

RBIs have been an official MLB stat since 1920. And yet, in all that time, not a single player has ever won an RBI title in both leagues. After 106 years, that looks like it’s finally about to change. Pete Alonso is poised to become the first player ever to lead the National League in RBIs in one season and the American League in RBIs in another. With less than a week to go in his first season with the Orioles, Alonso has 108 RBIs — nine ahead of Yordan Alvarez (99) for the AL lead. Barring a ...

Dylan Cease sends honest message amid Blue Jays’ push to stay in Wild Card contention

Dylan Cease’s shoulder injury couldn’t have arrived at a much worse time for the Toronto Blue Jays. Cease will miss Toronto’s crucial series against the Baltimore Orioles after experiencing shoulder fatigue during his previous start. An MRI revealed inflammation but no structural damage, leaving the Blue Jays without their ace while desperately trying to remain […] The post Dylan Cease sends honest message amid Blue Jays’ push to stay in Wild Card contention appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Peter Schmuck: ‘Tis the offseason for some Orioles’ soul-searching

During my many years as a frustrated intramural jock, I had a close friend and teammate who had an interesting philosophy when things were not going our way. He would gather everybody together and deliver this one-sentence pep talk: “Okay guys, it’s time to change the emphasis from losing to winning.” Everybody laughed and we […]

Aloy, Dzierwa take home Orioles’ top minor league awards

BALTIMORE—While the Orioles’ major league team has disappointed, the team trotted out some of its best minor league performers on Monday night to hand out awards. Double-A Chesapeake teammates shortstop Wehiwa Aloy and left-handed pitcher Joseph Dzierwa won the awards for best position player and best pitcher in the organization. “I feel like this is […]

Pete Alonso keeps stacking records while keeping Orioles’ postseason dreams alive

As the Baltimore Orioles continue to keep their postseason hopes alive, slugger Pete Alonso has etched his name into the Major League Baseball record books. The Baltimore Orioles are keeping their faint playoff hopes alive thanks to Pete Alonso , as the slugger continues to post big numbers down the stretch. Behind his power display, the baseline slugger has etched his name into the MLB record books while keeping Baltimore in the conversation for an American League Wild Card spot. Accor...

How close are these Orioles to the 2023 O’s?

Three years ago, at this time, the Orioles were wrapping up their first AL East title in nine years while on their way to an AL-best 101-61 record. Fast forward three years, and the O’s are back in the depths of disappointment that plagued this team for the entirety of the 2000s and the early […]

Orioles prospect season review: Aron Estrada

The Orioles have a number of interesting and exciting prospects who are now in their system. However, if you’ve been following my contributions to Camden Chat’s minor league coverage through this season, or if you read the title of this article, you already know that there’s only one prospect who is my guy: 21-year-old switch-hitting […]

Orioles news: Pete Alonso stays hot

Happy Tuesday, Camden Chatters! Last night, we got a reprieve from the misery that has been Orioles baseball lately. And we got it mostly thanks to Pete Alonso (who else). Alonso hit his 39th and 40th home runs of the season last night, powering the Orioles to a 4-3 victory over the Blue Jays. He’s […]