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Orioles nearly no-hit and rally falls short in 4-2 loss to Guardians (updated)

Orioles nearly no-hit and rally falls short in 4-2 loss to Guardians (updated)

CLEVELAND – The Guardians played a prank on manager Craig Albernez as a humorous welcome back to Cleveland. Then they...

Roch Kubatko April 16, 2026 8:40 pm
Albernaz welcomed back to Cleveland, “He is as good of a baseball mind and a leader as I’ve ever been around”

Albernaz welcomed back to Cleveland, “He is as good of a baseball mind and a leader as I’ve ever been around”

CLEVELAND – Craig Albernaz walked into the visiting manager’s office at Progressive Field, his first time back since the Orioles...

Roch Kubatko April 16, 2026 6:19 pm
Orioles recall Foster and trade McDermott (plus other notes and O’s lineup)

Orioles recall Foster and trade McDermott (plus other notes and O’s lineup)

CLEVELAND – Reliever Cam Foster was watching a broadcast of yesterday’s Orioles game when a thought occurred to him. “I...

Roch Kubatko April 16, 2026 3:49 pm
Leftovers on Orioles’ roster and the bullpen

Leftovers on Orioles’ roster and the bullpen

The roster maneuvering by the Orioles comes across like their version of the popular scoreboard crab shuffle. Yesterday’s challenge was...

Roch Kubatko April 16, 2026 4:00 am
Orioles allow three runs in 10th inning and drop series against Diamondbacks (updated)

Orioles allow three runs in 10th inning and drop series against Diamondbacks (updated)

The Orioles had to play some extra baseball before finishing their latest homestand. They didn’t find it worth the wait....

Roch Kubatko April 15, 2026 3:23 pm
Mountcastle on frustration of fractured foot

Mountcastle on frustration of fractured foot

Ryan Mountcastle has a grin that masks his frustration and disappointment. It’s part of his calm demeanor, his warm and...

Roch Kubatko April 15, 2026 11:53 am
Orioles carrying three catchers after today’s roster moves (plus lineups and notes)

Orioles carrying three catchers after today’s roster moves (plus lineups and notes)

The Orioles will go with 14 position players and 12 pitchers for today’s series finale against the Diamondbacks. Catcher Sam...

Roch Kubatko April 15, 2026 11:11 am
Hard to predict what’s happening with Orioles again in 2026

Hard to predict what’s happening with Orioles again in 2026

Two early trends with the Orioles are how they don’t face many left-handers – none until this afternoon – and...

Roch Kubatko April 15, 2026 4:00 am
Summing up Orioles’ 4-3 loss to Diamondbacks

Summing up Orioles’ 4-3 loss to Diamondbacks

The Orioles led by two runs early and had their ace on the mound. That’s usually a winning hand. Instead,...

Roch Kubatko April 14, 2026 9:28 pm
Orioles lineup, plus rehab updates and other notes

Orioles lineup, plus rehab updates and other notes

The Orioles recalled second baseman Jackson Holliday from his injury rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk and shut him down for...

Roch Kubatko April 14, 2026 6:28 pm