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Jorge Mateo - Snags steal in win Mateo went 1-for-3 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rays.

Impact Mateo hit an eighth-inning double, stole third and scored on a Trey Mancini sacrifice fly. In his last 11 games, Mateo has gone 13-for-38 (.342) with three steals, a home run, three RBI and seven runs scored. The shortstop is 24-for-28 in stolen base attempts this year while adding seven home runs, 25 RBI, 36 runs scored and a .212/.261/.358 slash line in 90 contests. He's already secured a near-everyday role, but if the increased consistency at the plate sticks, it would make him a more reliable player rather than a pure speed threat in fantasy.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Santander - Pops solo shot Santander went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rays.

Impact Santander has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games. He's gone 12-for-43 (.279) with two homers, 10 RBI, eight runs scored and four doubles in that span. The outfielder's .242 batting average for the year is nothing special, but he has a solid .760 OPS with 17 homers, 51 RBI and 44 runs scored in 89 contests as a near-everyday presence in the lineup.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Westburg - Nursing foot injury Westburg was removed from Tuesday's game with Triple-A Norfolk after being hit by a pitch on the left foot, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Westburg has an .872 OPS since being promoted to Norfolk in early June, but he's now dealing with a potential foot injury. The 23-year-old should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Mullins - Homer and steal in win Mullins went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rays.

Impact Mullins has hit safely in five straight games since the All-Star break, though his homer Tuesday was his first extra-base hit since July 8. The outfielder is also 2-for-4 on the basepaths since the break. He's started to look more like his 2021 self lately, lifting his season slash line to .263/.326/.392 with seven long balls, 21 steals, 40 RBI and 53 runs scored. Mullins is the first Oriole to rack up 100 hits this year.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keegan Akin - Snags second win Akin (2-1) retired the only batter he faced via strikeout to earn the win in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rays.

Impact Akin got the last out of the top of the eighth inning, and the Orioles' offense rallied for the lead with three runs in the bottom half of the frame. The southpaw began the year as a long reliever, but three of his seven outings in July have been one inning or shorter. He owns a 2.44 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 46:13 K:BB through 55.1 innings in 26 outings this season, and he's added a save and two holds. Akin has yet to see much high-leverage work, though the recent usage pattern suggests that could change if he continues to pitch well.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red-hot Urías joins the O's comeback fun BALTIMORE -- Ramón Urías wanted a turn. It was about time for him. In a season full of walk-offs and comebacks, the Orioles delivered more d...

JULY 27, 2022 • MLB.COM

Ramón Urías' late blast lifts Orioles to 5-3 win over Rays as Baltimore moves above .500, into fourth place in AL East Trey Mancini then drove home Jorge Mateo with a deep sacrifice fly, and All-Star closer Jorge López registered his 19th save to secure a 5-3...

JULY 27, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Ramón Urías - Launches crucial homer Urias went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rays.

Impact Urias launched a two-run homer off Colin Poche in the bottom of the eighth inning, giving the Orioles a 4-3 lead. The long ball was his 11th of the season and second in five games since the All-Star break. Urias now owns a eight-game hit streak and he's secured at least one hit in 10 of his last 11 contests overall. Since returning from the 10-day injured list July 4, the 28-year-old is batting .397 with five homers, 18 RBI and 11 runs over 58 at-bats in 17 games.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge López - Snags 19th save Lopez pitched a scoreless ninth inning, giving up one hit on his way to a save in the Orioles' 5-3 victory over the Rays on Tuesday.

Impact Lopez was called upon to protect a 5-3 lead in the top of the ninth inning, registering three consecutive outs after allowing a leadoff single to Josh Lowe. The save was his 19th of the season and he has now converted six consecutive opportunities after blowing two saves in a row to open July. Overall on the season, Lopez is 19-for-23 on save chances and owns a sparkling 1.55 ERA and 0.93 WHIP with 52 strikeouts over 46.1 innings in 42 appearances. The Orioles' decision to move him to the bullpen in 2022 is paying off greatly.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

After McClanahan leaves, Orioles rally to beat Rays 5-3

Ramón Urías hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning off reliever Colin Poche to undo a marvelous start by Tampa Bay All-Star Shane McClanahan and carry the Baltimore Orioles to a...

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spenser Watkins - Shaky against Rays Watkins pitched 5.1 innings, surrendering three runs on 10 hits while striking out four in the win over the Rays. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Watkins wasn't his sharpest Tuesday, allowing a season-high 10 hits. Overall, he was able to limit the damage to just three runs, most notably giving up a solo home run to Isaac Paredes in the top of the fourth. The long ball was his first surrendered over six starts dating back to May 22. Since the beginning of July, Watkins has produced a 2.35 ERA with 17 strikeouts over 23 innings in four outings. He now owns a 4.03 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 35 punchouts over 58 frames in 13 starts this season.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rising prospect Vavra earns first call to Majors BALTIMORE -- The Orioles have added another member of their top-rated farm system to the big league club. In doing so, they rewarded a prosp...

JULY 26, 2022 • MLB.COM

Terrin Vavra - Joins big-league club The Orioles recalled Vavra from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Impact The infielder has slashed an impressive .324/.435/.451 in 45 games at Triple-A this season. Vavra should see some playing time while Jonathan Arauz (finger) is on the injured list.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Araúz - Heads to IL The Orioles placed Arauz (finger) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Impact The sprained finger Arauz suffered Monday will keep him out at least until next Friday. Baltimore won't miss much offense in his absence, as he's managed just five hits with 12 strikeouts in 38 at-bats this season.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tuesday's Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms with INF Max Wagner on a contract.

JULY 26, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Pitching Ninja's 5 Filthiest Pitches: Félix Bautista's splitter is unfair

Félix Bautista's splitter tops Pitching Ninja's five filthiest pitches of the past week. See who makes the list!

JULY 26, 2022

Bryan Baker - Extends scoreless streak Baker allowed two hits in a scoreless inning during Monday's 5-1 win over the Rays.

Impact Baker is enjoying his best month of the season -- he owns a 0.90 ERA and 1.30 WHIP through 10 innings in July, and he hasn't allowed a run in his last six appearances. The right-hander has racked up a 17:3 K:BB in that span. With the strength of the Orioles' bullpen, he hasn't been able to earn a larger role with this stretch of success. For the year, he has a 3-3 record, four holds and a blown save while recording a 3.83 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 46:15 K:BB in 42.1 innings.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Vespi - Earns third win Vespi (3-0) allowed a hit and struck out four over 1.2 innings to earn the win Monday against the Rays.

Impact Vespi was called up as a fresh reliever after Rico Garcia was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday. With starter Austin Voth lasting only three innings, Vespi was able to provide solid pitching as one of five Orioles relievers to keep runs off the board. The southpaw has had only one awful outing -- a six-run disaster in Seattle in late June. That makes his 4.80 ERA and 1.20 WHIP a little deceiving, as he's given up just two runs over 14.2 innings in his other 12 appearances. Vespi is still likely to be a middle reliever during his stay in the big leagues.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees Hall of Famer wants to bring baseball to untapped Asian markets The New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles, 6-0, on Sunday. They will play the New York Mets Tuesday night at Citi Field.

JULY 26, 2022 • NJ.COM

Austin Voth - Early exit in no-decicion Voth didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 5-1 win over the Rays, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over three innings. He struck out two.

Impact The right-hander tossed an inefficient 70 pitches (39 strikes) before exiting, and Voth wasn't able to stick around long enough to take advantage of the Orioles' offensive eruption in the fifth inning. The 30-year-old has made five starts among his last six appearances, but only once in that time has he even lasted five innings, giving him little fantasy utility despite a passable 3.48 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 18:8 K:BB through 20.2 innings over that stretch.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Baltimore Orioles vs Tampa Bay Rays Box Score - July 26, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Baltimore Orioles take on the Tampa Bay Rays at 11:05pm UTC on July 26, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and ana...

JULY 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Orioles minor league All-Stars: The top prospects at each position through the 2022 season's first half The Orioles have one of the most highly ranked minor league systems in baseball. Here's a breakdown of which prospects have performed the be...

JULY 26, 2022 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Trevino leads Yankees against the Mets after 4-hit performance

The New York Yankees take on the New York Mets after Jose Trevino had four hits on Sunday in a 6-0 win over the Orioles

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays come into matchup against the Orioles on losing streak

The Tampa Bay Rays enter the matchup with the Baltimore Orioles after losing three straight games

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New villain, budding star intensify AL East dramatics BALTIMORE -- Is there a new public enemy around Baltimore? That may be the ominous role Rays designated hitter Luke Raley carved out for him...

JULY 26, 2022 • MLB.COM