Orioles’ collapse on brand and should signal end of more than just 2026 hopes
The Orioles’ failures begin and end with the man who’s been picking the players and setting the organization’s vision for a long time now.
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Beavers, Basallo play pinch-hit heroes in Orioles’ 3-2 comeback win over Tampa Bay
Samuel Basallo hit the game-tying two-run homer in the eighth inning before Dylan Beavers drove in the winning run in the 10th.
Samuel Basallo comes off bench to hit game-tying two-run homer in eighth inning of Orioles’ 3-2 win over Rays
Samuel Basallo comes off bench to hit game-tying two-run homer in eighth inning of Orioles’ 3-2 win over Rays
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Yankees sweep of Orioles at Camden Yards and picking up piece of broken Wild Card race
We keep saying the season is still alive because the math isn’t broken just yet. But are the Orioles after four losses in a row this week? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Yankees sweep of the Birds at Camden Yards and picking up the pieces of a broken American League Wild Card race.
Yankees sweep at Camden Yards continues to bury Orioles’ October hopes
We keep saying the season is still alive because the math isn’t broken just yet. But are the Orioles after four losses in a row this week? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Yankees sweep of the Birds at Camden Yards and picking up the pieces of a broken American League Wild Card race.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series sweep to Yankees
One or two steps forward, two or three steps back continues to be the identity of a club that’s remained under .500 since early May.
Craig Albernaz discusses Samuel Basallo’s return and Orioles’ decision to option Jeremiah Jackson to Triple-A Norfolk
Craig Albernaz discusses Samuel Basallo’s return and Orioles’ decision to option Jeremiah Jackson to Triple-A Norfolk
Orioles activate Basallo from injured list, option J. Jackson to Triple-A Norfolk
Samuel Basallo made his return exactly one month after exiting the July 19 game in Houston with a right shoulder injury.
After series win over Tampa Bay, Orioles need to do what they haven’t done all season
Sustaining success has been a problem all season for a wild-card contender that hasn’t been above .500 since Tax Day.
Sell-off headlined by Rutschman trade reinforces what was already evident about this era for Orioles
Monday’s frustration was about trading away what Rutschman represented more than the player he’d become in the midst of more than two years of disappointment for Baltimore.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss to Atlanta
Luke Jones reflects on a deflating weekend for Baltimore, who had every opportunity to be able to sweep the Braves.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss in Boston
Kyle Bradish pitched well in his return to the hill as Baltimore was able to salvage the series finale on Wednesday night.
Orioles’ catching situation gets worse as Basallo joins Rutschman on 10-day IL
Minutes before the start of Wednesday’s doubleheader, Baltimore placed Samuel Basallo (right shoulder) on the IL.
Wrist inflammation sends Rutschman to IL ahead of Orioles’ key series in Boston
Adley Rutschman is back on the injured list for the third time this season and fifth time since June of last year.
With much-needed winning streak in hand, Orioles now have two weeks to show they’re for real
After a season-best seven-game winning streak to breathe life into the 2026 season, Baltimore can’t let up now.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss in Anaheim
Losing two out of three to the Angels after winning a series at Dodger Stadium might be the most Oriole of Orioles things.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a successful weekend for Orioles at Dodger Stadium
It was a late night weekend of baseball from Chavez Ravine with results impressive enough to make Luke Jones and Nestor think about what might be. Or maybe not? Either way, two out of three for the Orioles at Dodger Stadium en route to Anaheim has kept the season alive and the signs of life are apparent if not permanent.
If the Orioles can do that at Dodger Stadium…
It was a late night weekend of baseball from Chavez Ravine with results impressive enough to make Luke Jones and Nestor think about what might be. Or maybe not? Either way, two out of three for the Orioles at Dodger Stadium en route to Anaheim has kept the season alive and the signs of life are apparent if not permanent.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss to San Diego
Baltimore suffered its first losing homestand of the season and has now dropped six of its last nine games.
Early offense paces Orioles to 7-3 win over San Diego for third straight victory
Samuel Basallo hit a two-run homer in the first inning before Gunnar Henderson hit his 100th career long ball in the fourth.
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Manny Machado and Padres back to Birdland
There’s a healthy debate that Manny Machado might be the greatest Baltimore Orioles draft pick ever but that was a long time ago. Boo him, or cheer him, but the ghosts of Camden Yards’ past return as Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Mister Miami and the San Diego Padres back to Birdland.
The Manny Machado we once knew…
There’s a healthy debate that Manny Machado might be the greatest Baltimore Orioles draft pick ever but that was a long time ago. Boo him, or cheer him, but the ghosts of Camden Yards’ past return as Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Mister Miami and the San Diego Padres back to Birdland.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss mental errors and physical mistakes as Orioles lose another to Mariners
Throwing to the wrong base. Not knowing the count, not to mention the unawareness about having a timeout or whether you’re monitoring the pitch clock in the ninth inning when you’re losing and out of the batter’s box. It’s more than just swinging and missing these days for Luke Jones and Nestor, as they discuss mental errors and physical mistakes as the Orioles try to stop losing baseball games.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disappearance of Samuel Basallo and Albernaz explanation
His absence and late-inning availability while Adley Rutschman is nursing a hamstring injury has everyone talking about Samuel Basallo and his lack of playing time against the Seattle Mariners. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss his disappearance from the starting lineup and the bizarre (and far-less-than-credible) explanation of rookie manager Craig Albernaz.
So what’s really going on with Samuel Basallo and availability?
His absence and late-inning availability while Adley Rutschman is nursing a hamstring injury has everyone talking about Samuel Basallo and his lack of playing time against the Seattle Mariners. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss his disappearance from the starting lineup and the bizarre (and far-less-than-credible) explanation of rookie manager Craig Albernaz.
Craig Albernaz talks Bassitt, Basallo, Cowser as Orioles return home for series against Seattle
Craig Albernaz talks Bassitt, Basallo, Cowser as Orioles return home for series against Seattle
With even AL’s best suddenly dealing with adversity, Orioles need to keep winning in June
Baltimore has won nine of 13 to climb within a few games of the .500 mark.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split with Toronto
Rallying over the weekend to secure a 7-3 homestand is just what Baltimore needed as the calendar turns to June.
Orioles suddenly having fun with sweep of Tampa Bay, but keeping it going all that matters
Baltimore can only hope Colton Cowser’s walk-off homers will be remembered as a turning point months from now.
Samuel Basallo hits three-run homer to back up Shane Baz in Tuesday’s Orioles win
Samuel Basallo hits three-run homer to back up Shane Baz in Tuesday’s Orioles win
Baz, Basallo lead Orioles to 6-1 win over mistake-ridden Tampa Bay
Shane Baz tossed seven innings of one-run ball, and Samuel Basallo clubbed a three-run homer to open up Baltimore’s lead.
Craig Albernaz discusses Shane Baz’s superb work in Orioles’ 6-1 win over Tampa Bay
Craig Albernaz discusses Shane Baz’s superb work in Orioles’ 6-1 win over Tampa Bay
Luke Jones and Nestor moo to another walkoff Orioles win and wonder about Elias future with Birds
There’s been plenty of excitement in Birdland with a pair of walkoff homers by Colton Cowser leading the Memorial Day way in extra innings. But as Luke Jones and Nestor moo about a few wins, the Baltimore Orioles still sit far below .500 and have lots of ground to make up with the Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays parked at Camden Yards this week.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following Memorial Day weekend
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings after a 3-1 holiday weekend for Baltimore.
Mooing, walking off and wondering aloud about Orioles “prospects” turning the corner in Birdland
There’s been plenty of excitement in Birdland with a pair of walkoff homers by Colton Cowser leading the Memorial Day way in extra innings. But as Luke Jones and Nestor moo about a few wins, the Baltimore Orioles still sit far below .500 and have lots of ground to make up with the Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays parked at Camden Yards this week.
Ten-game homestand already feels like last stand for reeling Orioles
Fifty games in, the season isn’t over for the Orioles, but it’s sure feeling like it.
One year after Hyde’s firing, Orioles still aren’t sparking much optimism or fun
Luke Jones asks what’s providing real optimism rather than blind hope for the Orioles at this point.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at quarter mark of 2026 season
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings with Baltimore on pace for a 91-loss season after 41 games.
Orioles activate Rutschman from injured list, designate Huff for assignment
Catcher Adley Rutschman missed only the 10-day minimum after hurting his left ankle on April 10.
Persistent concerns for Orioles’ offense go beyond their injuries
Coming off an injury-plagued 2025, Colton Cowser entered Monday slashing .174/.264/.196 through his first 54 plate appearances this season.
