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19 MINS AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB 2026 Buzz: Dodgers Place Star Catcher Will Smith On Injured List

Padres Announce Starting Pitchers for Big Series vs Orioles The San Diego Padres announced their starting pitchers for the weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles.

1 HOUR AGO • SI.COM

Yankees' Projected Adley Rutschman Trade Could Make Orioles Cave The Yankees need catcher help, and this mock trade for the Orioles' Adley Rutschman gives it to them—even if it comes at a hefty price.

1 HOUR AGO • SI.COM

Dean Kremer - Nearing rehab games Kremer (quadriceps) threw another live batting practice session Thursday at the Orioles' spring training complex and could be cleared to begin a rehab assignment next, Matt Weyrich...

Impact Kremer threw 35 pitches -- which included two "ups" -- and also went through pitchers' fielding practice drills. The veteran hurler has been shelved since late April with a right quad strain but looks to be tracking toward a return around July 1 if he continues at his current progression.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Basallo - Returning to lineup Basallo (wrist) will start at catcher and bat fifth in Thursday's tilt versus the Mariners.

Impact Basallo has been out of the lineup for the past three games as he deals with a bony growth in his left wrist, but he had a few plate appearances off the bench during that stretch and is now ready to return to the Orioles' lineup. The 21-year-old has collected a .801 OPS with nine home runs across 199 plate appearances for Baltimore this season.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adley Rutschman - Back in Orioles' lineup Rutschman (hamstring) will start at designated hitter and bat third in Thursday's game versus the Mariners.

Impact Rutschman has missed each of the last three games with left hamstring tightness, but he feels well enough to at least hit in Thursday's contest. The switch hitter has been better against righties (.876 OPS) than lefties (.760 OPS) this season and will take on Seattle righty Bryan Woo in the series finale.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Former Orioles Reliever Danny Coulombe: 'Drew French Is A Great Pitching Coach' - PressBox Former Orioles reliever Danny Coulombe talked with PressBox about what it was like working with pitching coach Drew French during his time i...

6 HOURS AGO • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

For every O's homer, Holliday donating $500 to Baltimore hospital's pet therapy program BALTIMORE -- Over the past three years, Baltimore has learned plenty about Jackson Holliday. For one, Holliday always takes time for kids. T...

7 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Orioles sign former Braves .596 OPS backup catcher | Sporting News This adds nice catching depth for Baltimore.

7 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ryan Helsley is just what the Orioles worn out bullpen needs In the month of April, the Baltimore Orioles had one of the best bullpens in all of baseball. Ever since the calendar flipped over in May, t...

8 HOURS AGO • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Seattle Mariners at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions The Seattle Mariners and Baltimore Orioles play the finale of a 4-game series Thursday in Baltimore, Maryland, at 7 p.m. ET.

9 HOURS AGO • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Orioles Pitcher Brandon Young Tosses Seven Scoreless Innings in Win Over Mariners Wednesday night brought an opportunity for the Baltimore Orioles to get off the schneid against the Seattle Mariners. Orioles (32-37) starte...

9 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Mariners vs. Orioles Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Thursday, June 11 The Seattle Mariners and Baltimore Orioles close out a four-game series at Camden Yards tonight on ESPN. Seattle scored six runs to win each...

9 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Jackson Holliday - Launches grand slam in win Holliday went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Wednesday's 7-2 victory over the Mariners.

Impact Holliday broke the game open with his grand slam off Domingo Gonzalez with two outs in the seventh inning. It's the third career grand slam and third homer this season for Holliday. Coming into the day, he'd gone just 3-for-18 (.167) over his previous six contests. Since returning from the IL on May 19, Holliday is slashing .220/.319/.424 with 10 RBI, 10 runs scored and three stolen bases.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Walk-Off Wagers: MLB Best Bets Today (Predictions for Dodgers-Pirates, Mariners-Orioles, Braves-White Sox) The MLB schedule slows down on Thursday with just eight games on the docket. The Phillies and Cardinals came through for us last night for a...

10 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Craig Albernaz fails to convince anyone that "everything is fine" with Samuel Basallo and the Orioles Yesterday marked three games in a row that both Samuel Basallo and Adley Rutschman were missing from the Baltimore Orioles' starting lineup....

11 HOURS AGO • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Mariners bring 2-1 series lead over Orioles into game 4

The Seattle Mariners lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Deadspin | Jackson Holliday's slam shoots Orioles past Mariners Deadspin | Jackson Holliday's slam shoots Orioles past Mariners

16 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Despite visible improvements, Kirby displeased with start vs. Orioles BALTIMORE -- Forget the season-high 10 strikeouts, increased velocity and mostly rebounded effort. Mariners starter George Kirby was still v...

18 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Pete Alonso - Cracks 14th homer Alonso went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Mariners.

Impact Alonso broke a scoreless tie in the sixth inning with a 402-foot shot off George Kirby, his 14th homer this season. After a slow start to the year, Alonso has picked things up over the past month, batting .299 with six homers and 19 RBI in his last 22 games. Overall, he's slashing .242/.321/.447 with 41 runs scored and 42 RBI through 299 plate appearances this year.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Woo, Bradish set for battle in Mariners-Orioles clash Thursday (ESPN, 7 p.m. ET) Bryan Woo and Kyle Bradish are two starting pitchers that have shown they can be aces.

20 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Holliday hits grand slam and Young pitches Orioles past Mariners 7-2 to stop 4-game slide

Jackson Holliday hit his third career grand slam, Brandon Young pitched seven scoreless innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 7-2 to snap a four-game losing s...

20 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Brandon Young - Blanks Seattle in win Young (5-1) earned the win Wednesday over the Mariners, allowing two hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings. He struck out five.

Impact It was another excellent outing for Young, who's now logged four straight quality starts -- he's posted a 2.08 ERA across 30.3 innings in that span. The 27-year-old Young's lowered his ERA to 3.04 through 10 starts (56.1 innings) this season with a 1.13 WHIP and 33:14 K: BB. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, tentatively scheduled as a rematch with the Mariners in Seattle next week.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Holliday shows bark and bite with 3rd career slam on Bark at the Park Night BALTIMORE -- Jackson Holliday has that dog in him. Or to perhaps phrase it better -- the dogs bring out the best in him. Another Bark at the...

20 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Ryan Helsley - Beginning assignment Thursday Helsley (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.

Impact Helsley was cleared to throw live batting practice Monday, and after getting through it without any problems, he's now set to test his elbow in a game setting. The 31-year-old closer has been on the shelf since the beginning of May and will likely require multiple tune-up outings before coming off the IL.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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MLB 2026 Buzz: Dodgers Place Star Catcher Will Smith On Injured List

Mariners bring 2-1 series lead over Orioles into game 4

Holliday hits grand slam and Young pitches Orioles past Mariners 7-2 to stop 4-game slide