After broadcasting 6 Orioles games for MASN this month, Ryan Ripken was grateful for the opportunity. “It means a lot for me, obviously, because of being here in Baltimore. I love this city, and I want to try to give them a good product.” www.mlb.com/orioles/news...

With broadcasting debut, Ryan Ripken sets course for his part of Ripken legacy

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A cool moment here at Camden Yards as Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson surprises Declan (an 11-year-old from Elkridge, Md.) with his own customized Under Armour cleats. Declan (a big Gunnar fan) needs modified cleats with a lift due to one leg being longer than other. www.mlb.com/orioles/news...

Gunnar gives back: O's shortstop surprises local kid with specialized cleats

BALTIMORE -- The story of 11-year-old Declan Lefevre’s youth baseball career is inspirational. When Declan was about 4 years old, a doctor noticed his legs were different lengths. And it wasn’t someth...

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Pete Alonso is a 2-time Home Run Derby champion and a 5-time Derby participant. What does he think of the changes coming to the Derby in ‘26? “It’s really smart. … The whole specialness of the Derby is being able to see the swing and see the ball.” www.mlb.com/orioles/news...

2-time HR Derby champ Alonso on new '26 format: 'I think it's really smart'

ANAHEIM -- Pete Alonso is a two-time Home Run Derby champion, having won the title in both 2019 and ‘21. The Orioles slugger (who spent the first seven seasons of his eight-year MLB career with the Me...

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Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (concussion) is going through a full workday today, manager Craig Albernaz said. Rutschman played catch, is taking BP and is “trending in the right direction.”

Tonight’s Orioles lineup for opener vs. Nationals. Jackson Holliday (groin tightness) starts for 1st time since Saturday. 1. Ward - LF 2. Henderson - SS 3. Alonso - 1B 4. Mayo - DH 5. O’Neill - RF 6. Basallo - C 7. Taveras - CF 8. Holliday - 2B 9. Alexander - 3B Rogers - SP

The Orioles were on their way to a victory and a winning West Coast road trip. Then, things fell apart — and in a messy, disappointing fashion again. “Defense in general, it's a constant improvement. Like today, we didn't help ourselves at all.” www.mlb.com/orioles/news...

Sloppy O's defense spoils Basallo's career day at plate

ANAHEIM -- The 18.9 mph dribbler off the bat of the Angels’ Logan O’Hoppe slowly rolled down the third-base line, before Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo jumped up out of his crouch and retrieved it wit...

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With Orioles leading Angels 6-5 heading to the bottom of the 10th inning, LHP Keegan Akin is coming into the game. Josh Lowe, Vaughn Grissom, Nolan Schanuel due up for the Halos.

Orioles take a 6-5 lead over Angels in the top of the 10th inning on Pete Alonso's 2-out RBI single.

Orioles closer Ryan Helsley works a 1-2-3 bottom of the 9th inning to send this game to extras. O's and Angels remain tied at 5 heading to the 10th.

Orioles and Angels are tied at 5 heading to the 9th inning. Jackson Holliday pinch-hitting for Coby Mayo to open the frame. It's Holliday's 1st appearance since exiting Saturday's game due to groin tightness.

The Angels have now tied the game on Wade Meckler's 2-run single off Andrew Kittredge with 2 outs in the bottom of the 8th inning. Orioles 5, Angels 5.

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Angels get a run back in the bottom of the 8th inning against Orioles RHP Rico Garcia. Donovan Walton led off the frame with a double, and he came around to score on a 2-out pinch-hit single by Vaughn Grissom. O's lead is cut to 5-3.

Angels get a run back in the bottom of the 8th inning against Orioles RHP Rico Garcia. Donovan Walton led off the frame with a double, and he came around to score on a 2-out pinch-hit single by Vaughn Grissom. O's lead is cut to 5-3.

Samuel Basallo is 21 years & 315 days old today Only other players that young with multi-HR games playing catcher since 1900: 2023 Francisco Alvarez (3g) 2004 Joe Mauer 1977 Dale Murphy 1976 Butch Wynegar 1963 Bill Freehan (2) 1947 Hank Ruszkowski 1927 Shanty Hogan

Samuel Basallo joins Manny Machado, Boog Powell, Jackson Holliday, Eddie Murray and Curt Blefary as Orioles players to hit 2 home runs in a game at 21 years, 315 days old or younger.

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Have a day, Samuel Basallo. The 21-year-old hits another 2-run home run in the 3rd, after previously hitting a 2-run homer in the 2nd. It's his 1st career multi-homer game. The Orioles now lead the Angels 5-2.

Have a day, Samuel Basallo. The 21-year-old hits another 2-run home run in the 3rd, after previously hitting a 2-run homer in the 2nd. It's his 1st career multi-homer game. The Orioles now lead the Angels 5-2.

The hit-and-run works to perfection here as Leody Taveras takes off from 1st base and Pete Alonso rips a 1-out RBI double to left field. Orioles take a 3-2 lead over Angels in the top of the 3rd inning.

Samuel Basallo answers with a 2-run homer of his own in the next half-inning. Orioles and Angels tied at 2.

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Jorge Soler hits a 2-run home run off Trey Gibson in the bottom of the 1st inning. Angels lead Orioles 2-0.

Jorge Soler hits a 2-run home run off Trey Gibson in the bottom of the 1st inning. Angels lead Orioles 2-0.

Former Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez catching up with Colton Cowser, Buck Britton and Adley Rutschman ahead of today’s finale at Angel Stadium.

Today’s Orioles lineup for finale in Anaheim. Still no Jackson Holliday (groin tightness), who is out for 4th straight game. 1. Ward - LF 2. Henderson - SS 3. Taveras - RF  4. Alonso - 1B 5. Basallo - C 6. Cowser - CF 7. Mayo - DH 8. Jackson - 2B 9. Alexander - 3B Gibson - SP

For the 6th time this season, the Orioles are unable to extend a 3-game winning streak to 4. The Angels win 5-1. Ryan Johnson was nearly unhittable. Shane Baz allowed 2 runs in the 1st and 3 more in the 5th. The O's are 38-43 at the halfway point of their 2026 schedule.

The Orioles will not be shut out tonight. Leody Taveras knocks a 2-out RBI single in the top of the 7th inning, cutting the Angels' lead to 5-1.

Final line for Orioles starter Shane Baz: 5 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 1 BB, 5 K's. 91 pitches, 61 strikes. The 27-year-old RHP has a 4.31 ERA through the 1st 16 starts of his Baltimore career.

This was followed by Taylor Ward hitting into a 5-4-3 double play to end the top of the 6th inning. Angels RHP Ryan Johnson has retired 17 of the 19 Orioles batters he has faced over 6 scoreless innings of 1-hit ball. 90 pitches, 63 strikes.

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Orioles have their 1st hit of the night off Angels RHP Ryan Johnson -- a 1-out single by Jeremiah Jackson in the top of the 6th inning.

Orioles have their 1st hit of the night off Angels RHP Ryan Johnson -- a 1-out single by Jeremiah Jackson in the top of the 6th inning.

Angels open the bottom of the 5th inning with 3 consecutive hits off Shane Baz -- a single by Jose Siri, a double by Zach Neto and a 2-run single by Vaughn Grissom. They now lead the Orioles 4-0.

Angels starter Ryan Johnson has retired 15 of the 1st 16 Orioles batters tonight. No hits allowed through 5. Angels lead 2-0 heading to the bottom of the 5th.

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Angels starter Ryan Johnson has retired 12 of the 1st 13 Orioles batters tonight. No hits allowed through 4. Angels lead 2-0 heading to the bottom of the 4th.

Much like his previous outing, Orioles starter Shane Baz has settled in after a rocky 1st inning. He has now retired 8 Angels batters in a row. However, the O's trail the Halos 2-0 heading to the 5th.

Angels starter Ryan Johnson has retired 12 of the 1st 13 Orioles batters tonight. No hits allowed through 4. Angels lead 2-0 heading to the bottom of the 4th.

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Angels starter Ryan Johnson has retired 9 of the 1st 10 Orioles batters tonight. Tyler O'Neill drew a 1-out walk in the 3rd inning. Angels lead 2-0 heading to the bottom of the 3rd.

Angels starter Ryan Johnson has retired 9 of the 1st 10 Orioles batters tonight. Tyler O'Neill drew a 1-out walk in the 3rd inning. Angels lead 2-0 heading to the bottom of the 3rd.

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Angels RHP Ryan Johnson entered tonight with a 12.83 ERA in 5 MLB games (2 starts) this season and a 9.96 ERA in 19 MLB games (2 starts) in his career. The 23-year-old has retired the 1st 6 Orioles batters in order, 3 by strikeout.