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Orioles battle back from early deficit and late tie to win 8-6, Alonso delivers go-ahead single, Baz makes O’s debut (updated)

Orioles battle back from early deficit and late tie to win 8-6, Alonso delivers go-ahead single, Baz makes O’s debut (updated)

Gunnar Henderson didn’t wait for the popup to land. Twins catcher Victor Caratini camped under it in foul territory with...

Roch Kubatko March 29, 2026 4:51 pm
Updating Akin’s injury and the impact on Wolfram in Orioles bullpen

Updating Akin’s injury and the impact on Wolfram in Orioles bullpen

Keegan Akin said today that he’s feeling much better after straining his left groin muscle while warming for the last...

Roch Kubatko March 29, 2026 12:07 pm
Baz makes Orioles debut, Mountcastle starting at first base

Baz makes Orioles debut, Mountcastle starting at first base

Shane Baz has his five-year, $68 million extension and now gets to make his first official start with the Orioles....

Roch Kubatko March 29, 2026 10:06 am
More reactions and observations relating to Shane Baz contract extension

More reactions and observations relating to Shane Baz contract extension

Shane Baz owns the biggest contract in Orioles history for a pitcher. That sentence might be jarring to read, at...

Roch Kubatko March 29, 2026 4:00 am
Bradish takes loss in 2026 debut, Nunez makes most of major league debut (updated)

Bradish takes loss in 2026 debut, Nunez makes most of major league debut (updated)

The season’s first start for Kyle Bradish lasted until his 83rd pitch, which induced a grounder and gave him back-to-back...

Roch Kubatko March 28, 2026 7:02 pm
Orioles celebrate Shane Baz contract extension

Orioles celebrate Shane Baz contract extension

The Orioles’ clubhouse had pretty much emptied by 11:30 a.m. Players, staff and others filed into the auxiliary room where...

Roch Kubatko March 28, 2026 3:18 pm
Beavers and Jackson enter Orioles’ lineup today against Twins

Beavers and Jackson enter Orioles’ lineup today against Twins

Taylor Ward is the Orioles’ leadoff hitter again this afternoon for Game 2 of the 2026 season. There are some...

Roch Kubatko March 28, 2026 1:50 pm
Taking another look back before moving ahead to Game 2

Taking another look back before moving ahead to Game 2

The Orioles have checked their first two 2026 boxes with Opening Day and a much-needed break before today’s game against...

Roch Kubatko March 28, 2026 4:00 am
Orioles finalizing five-year, $68 million extension with Shane Baz (deal official)

Orioles finalizing five-year, $68 million extension with Shane Baz (deal official)

Shane Baz hasn’t made an official start for the Orioles. His first appearance in a regular season game comes Sunday...

Roch Kubatko March 27, 2026 4:42 pm
Leftovers for breakfast

Leftovers for breakfast

The most anxiety that Orioles second baseman Blaze Alexander felt yesterday might have come before pregame introductions. “I didn’t trip...

Roch Kubatko March 27, 2026 4:00 am