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Jun 19, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) celebrates with first baseman Pete Alonso (25) after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

From one AL East powerhouse to the next, here is how the O's can stay relevant in a back-and-forth wild card race.

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From one AL East powerhouse to the next, here is how the O's can stay relevant in a back-and-forth wild card race.

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Aug 17, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Christian Encarncion-Strand (32) reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

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The O's bats continued to breakout, but starter Brandon Young was poor and reliever Yennier Cano was worse

Aug 16, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Pete Alonso (25) runs home to score a run during the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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The slugger has performed at an MVP level in the NL during his time with the Mets, and is starting to look like that version again lately with the O's desperate

Aug 16, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (7) and first baseman Coby Mayo (16) are congratulated by shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) after they scored during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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Manager Craig Albernaz went with another new leadoff hitter and got immediate results again with the Orioles playing their best ball of the season in 10-2 win

Aug 15, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Gunnar Henderson (2) runs to home during the second inning against Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Pablo Robles-Imagn Images

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Starter Kyle Bradish battled, the bullpen was excellent and another unusual leadoff hitter came through, but slugger Pete Alonso was injured late in the game

Aug 14, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunner Henderson (2) celebrates with third baseman Christian Encarncion-Strand (32)after hitting a two run home run in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

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The Orioles finally bent to common sense and their best player led them to a big win over the best team in the American League

Nov 7, 2023; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias speaks to the media during the MLB General Manager's Meetings at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Among the many failures for this front office, they haven't even unearthed any interesting bullpen arms amid a lost season

Jul 5, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz walks to the dugout during a stop in play in the game against the Cincinnati Reds in the eighth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

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The O's cannot get out of their own way, and sadly for them the degree of difficultly on their season about to get cranked up when it matters most

Apr 20, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Dylan Beavers (12) reacts after striking out against the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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The Orioles lack of offense when it mattered, rough starting pitching, and a manager that seems downright unconfident leads to a series loss in Minnesota.

Nov 4, 2025; Baltimore, MD, USA; President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias introduces Craig Albernaz as the Baltimore Orioles new Manager at Warehouse Bar. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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The O's limp into Tampa in lost season on the fringes of a playoff spot, facing an even smaller market franchise that exposes Elias at every turn

Aug 5, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Coby Mayo (16) celebrates after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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Can the Baltimore Orioles infielder become the player we all thought he could be?

Jul 12, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) waives to the fans before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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The Orioles now have the second-ranked farm system in the Major Leagues, per FanGraphs.

Jun 22, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; LSU Tigers starting pitcher Anthony Eyanson (24) meets with the press after the game against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

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Which Baltimore Orioles prospect has stood out the most since being picked up in the trade deadline?

Aug 7, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Shane Baz (34) throws to the plate against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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Baz has a sub-3.00 ERA in his last starts and the O's have won just four of them. Wil they back in in the important series finale at Minnesota today?

Jun 28, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson (2), left, and infielder Pete Alonso (25) watch the Orioles bat in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

If the Orioles are going to go ahead and get back to .500 and do more than casually flirt with that final Wild Card spot from afar, then the top of their lineup

Jul 31, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso (25) acknowledges the bullpen and runs the bases after hitting a two run home run in the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

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Some of the underlying fastball metrics, as he moves to his mid-30s, aren't great, and his presence couldn't elevate the '26 lineup

Aug 19, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (7) high-fives first baseman Coby Mayo (16) after scoring a run against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

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It's more important than anything else the O's see as much of Alexander, Basallo, Jackson Holliday and Coby Mayo as they can. And we've got a plan

Apr 25, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers (28) reacts after giving up a run during the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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The starting pitcher the Orioles dealt at the deadline made them look silly, while the starting pitcher they should have dealt also made them look silly

Jul 29, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo (16) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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The return of Dean Kremer, another look at Gunnar Henderson, an argument for Coby Mayo and more make up the four keys to success in a pivotal series

Aug 8, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers shortstop Ezequiel Duran (20) slides into home plate to score as Baltimore Orioles catcher Carlos Narvaez (75) awaits the throw during the second inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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The veteran catcher is uniquely positioned to help Baltimore and play a pivotal role in trying to maximize the development of potential superstar catcher Samuel Basallo

Aug 8, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (7) is greeted in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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This feast-or-famine lineup hit four homers in a 9-3 win, after a long stretch of games struggling to register four hits total

Apr 22, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) reacts against the Kansas City Royals after striking out in the ninth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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Teams adjust to the Orioles each season, but they lack the front office, coaching and tweaks to fight back. Since June 1, the lineup is a joke

Sep 30, 2018; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles right fielder Adam Jones (10) hugs manager Buck Showalter (26) coming off the field after the game against the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

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If we are stuck with feckless Mike Elias running baseball operations, at the very least the manager must have a pulpit and a resume surpassing any of the charlatans in the front office

Aug 1, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) leaps and throws to first base for an out against Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Justin Crawford (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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The infielder is unlikely to stay beyond 2028. What are the Baltimore Orioles' options?

Jul 20, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Shane Baz (34) pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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The O's so often find ways to lose and did so again here to open a 10-game road trip in heartbreaking fashion