MAIKEL FRANCO NEWS

Launches three-run homer Franco went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a double during Tuesday's 10-3 win versus the Mets.

Impact The 28-year-old clubbed a three-run shot during the fifth inning to double Baltimore's lead, and he also hit his 14th double of the season in the second inning. Franco is 7-for-24 with two homers, two doubles, six RBI and four runs through six games in June.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Walker expected to start for the Mets against Orioles

The Orioles will roll out Matt Harvey to the mound Wednesday and the Mets plan to give Taijuan Walker the start

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles still rolling on offense, rout Mets 10-3

Maikel Franco became the sixth player to hit a home run into the second deck at Camden Yards, and the Baltimore Orioles rolled to another high-scoring victory, 10-3 over the New Yo...

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes yard Tuesday Franco went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-4 win over Minnesota.

Impact The third baseman went deep in the sixth inning to give Baltimore some insurance. He's hit six homers with 26 RBI and 16 runs scored in 215 plate appearances this season. Franco still sports a poor .199/.247/.348 slash line -- a 6.1 percent walk rate and .209 BABIP have contributed to his overall struggles at the dish in 2021.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles end 14-game skid, Mullins keys 7-4 win over Twins

Cedric Mullins got two hits, scored two runs and made a sensational catch in center field, helping the Baltimore Orioles snap their 14-game losing streak with a 7-4 victory over th...

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giolito fans 12, White Sox send Orioles to 13th loss in row

Lucas Giolito struck out 12 and the Chicago White Sox sent Baltimore to its 13th straight loss, beating the Orioles 3-1

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cranks fifth homer Franco went 2-for-6 with a solo home run across both games of Saturday's doubleheader versus the White Sox.

Impact Franco provided a solo shot off White Sox starter Dallas Keuchel in the first game of the twin bill. Through 49 contests, Franco is slashing .206/.256/.349 with five home runs, 25 RBI and 14 runs scored. While he's seen near-everyday work as Baltimore's third baseman, he's on pace for the worst season of his career since 2014.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hamilton, Abreu homer as White Sox complete sweep of Orioles

Billy Hamilton hit a solo home run, Jose Abreu hit a two-run homer, and Lance Lynn pitched five scoreless innings as the White Sox completed a sweep of their doubleheader against t...

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sanó homers to lead Minnesota past Baltimore 3-2

Miguel Sanó hit a three-run homer, leading the Minnesota Twins over Baltimore 3-2 for a three-game sweep of the major league-worst Orioles

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Refsnyder, Twins 8 extra-base hits, hand O's 8th loss in row

Rob Refsnyder homered and doubled twice, Jorge Polanco also homered and the Minnesota Twins beat Baltimore 7-4, sending the Orioles to their eighth straight loss

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals send Orioles to 6th straight defeat, 6-5

Kyle Schwarber homered in the first inning and the Washington Nationals immediately erased an early three-run deficit, beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 to complete a three-game sw...

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On base three times Franco went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 12-9 loss to Washington.

Impact May hasn't been kind to the slugger, who sports just a .130/.178/.217 slash line and one home run in 17 games this month. Franco has only gotten on base multiple times in three of those contests. The third baseman has four homers, 21 RBI and 12 runs scored across 177 plate appearances overall, but it'll take more than just one good game to snap this slump.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers against Yankees Franco went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs in Sunday's 10-6 win over the Yankees.

Impact Franco had gone hitless in his last seven at-bats, but he bounced back Sunday with his second three-hit performance of the season. The 28-year-old is now hitting .211 with four home runs, 21 RBI and 11 runs this year.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles rally from deficit, beat Yankees 10-6 to avoid sweep

Maikel Franco homered and drove in three runs, rookie Bruce Zimmermann came out of the bullpen to hold down the Yankees and Baltimore Orioles avoided a three-game sweep by rallying...

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

O’s fall short after Kremer’s solid start BALTIMORE -- Maikel Franco bounced the Jonathan Loaisiga sinker into the dirt, chopping it on a few easy hops to Yankees third baseman Migue...

MAY 15, 2021 • MLB.COM

Fantasy baseball points league rankings: The Top 400 (May update) Mark Waterloo offers up his first in-season points league Top 400 rankings update, spanning from Mike Trout to Maikel Franco.

MAY 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fantasy baseball points league rankings: The Top 400 (May update) Mark Waterloo offers up his first in-season points league Top 400 rankings update, spanning from Mike Trout to Maikel Franco.

MAY 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Heads to bench amid slump Franco is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Orioles manager Brandon Hyde will give Franco a break while the third baseman remains stuck in a 3-for-38 slump at the plate. Rio Ruiz will replace Franco at the hot corner.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles use pair of late homers to rally past Mariners 5-3

Cedric Mullins and Freddy Galvis each hit a two-run homer in Baltimore’s five-run eighth inning as the Orioles rallied for a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Means, O's post 1st win in Oakland since 2017, beat A's 3-2

John Means struck out nine and the Baltimore Orioles won at the Coliseum for the first time since 2017, beating Mike Fiers and the Oakland Athletics 3-2

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of Friday's lineup Franco isn't starting Friday's game against Oakland, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Franco has gone 0-for-8 with two strikeouts across the last two games. Rio Ruiz will start at third base while Pat Valaika takes over at the keystone.

APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles: Behind Maikel Franco’s Team-Best RBI Total Offseason addition Maikel Franco has played a pivotal role in the Orioles' run-scoring ability so far this season due to a few changes in hi...

APRIL 30, 2021 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Racks up two hits Franco went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's loss against the Yankees.

Impact Franco was the only Baltimore player who recorded a multi-hit performance Tuesday, and he continues to make an impact in the middle of the Orioles' order. He has three homers and a team-high 17 RBI through his first 23 games while also hitting .264 with a .770 OPS in 96 plate appearances.

APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kluber gets win, Yankees hit 3 HR in 5-1 win over Orioles

Corey Kluber has his best start in two years to gain his first win for the Yankees, Kyle Higashioka homered again as he gains playing time from Gary Sánchez and New York beat the B...

APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers against Athletics Franco went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, one walk and two strikeouts in Sunday's 8-1 win over Oakland.

Impact Franco has recorded hits in seven of the last eight games, and he provided the Orioles with some insurance with his solo blast in the eighth inning Sunday. The 28-year-old has hit .303 with two home runs, two doubles, four RBI and three runs in the last eight contests.

APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE