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Pittman-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Brian Burrows"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 biggest X-factors in Orioles&#39; against-the-odds AL Wild Card chase</title><link>https://birdswatcher.com/3-biggest-x-factors-in-orioles-against-the-odds-al-wild-card-chase?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Brian Burrows</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0dkayxfjg</guid><description>The Orioles are still firmly in the playoff race, and they are going to need these three players to produce every night if they want to make it to October</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:00:17 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3422,h_1924,x_1351,y_23/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/11/01m0dkdarash40zwn1eb.jpg" caption="Aug 17, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles first baseman Coby Mayo (16) hits a solo home run in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. 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back-to-back blowout defeats give Mike Elias all the ammo he needs to justify a trade deadline fire sale</title><link>https://birdswatcher.com/orioles-back-to-back-blowout-defeats-give-mike-elias-all-the-ammo-he-needs-to-justify-a-trade-deadline-fire-sale?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Skidmore</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kz278znnz2</guid><description>The Baltimore Orioles lost their last two games before the deadline in demoralizing fashion and now an all out deadline fire sale feels inevitable.</description><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:47:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5374,h_3022,x_0,y_182/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/11/01kz27g8zfbefd1d0dyf.jpg" caption="Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Skidmore"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mike Elias&#39; trade deadline track record makes it hard for Orioles fans to be excited about potential reinforcements</title><link>https://birdswatcher.com/mike-elias-trade-deadline-track-record-makes-it-hard-for-orioles-fans-to-be-excited-about-potential-reinforcements?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Skidmore</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kz0g03wbex</guid><description>The Baltimore Orioles claim their are going to buy and sell. Unfortunately heir President of Baseball Operations has a terrible track record of buying at the deadline.</description><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_258/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/11/01kz0gmzhc6qtjvak7zc.jpg" caption="Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Skidmore"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Orioles now hold the best rental arm available in the wake of the Tarik Skubal trade</title><link>https://birdswatcher.com/orioles-now-hold-the-best-rental-arm-available-in-the-wake-of-the-tarik-skubal-trade?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Skidmore</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kz075hygjg</guid><description>If the Baltimore Orioles are looking to sell, Trevor Rogers might have just become very valuable.</description><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:08:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3441,h_1935,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/11/01kz0dq34qarzpcx5dk6.jpg" caption="Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Skidmore"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Orioles cannot let the trade deadline pass without patching up their greatest weakness </title><link>https://birdswatcher.com/orioles-cannot-let-the-trade-deadline-pass-without-patching-up-their-greatest-weakness?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Matthew Swigonski</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kywswt82rn</guid><description>The Baltimore Orioles will not have the luxury of taking their time at the trade deadline if they want to acquire a LHP. </description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7568,h_4257,x_0,y_134/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/11/01kywt204b5hx5b0wxse.jpg" caption="Jun 27, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Daniel Lynch IV (41) pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Matthew Swigonski"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Surprising Dean Kremer trade provides a blueprint for the Orioles deadline strategy</title><link>https://birdswatcher.com/surprising-dean-kremer-trade-provides-a-blueprint-for-the-orioles-deadline-strategy?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Skidmore</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kyxqme91vm</guid><description>The Baltimore Orioles traded long time starter Dean Kremer for a high ceiling Low-A prospect. What will the Orioles do next?</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:03:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7890,h_4438,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/11/01kyxr3kqnkt67x915x3.jpg" caption="Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Skidmore"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Orioles just erased one major trade deadline chip with surprise contract extension</title><link>https://birdswatcher.com/orioles-just-erased-one-major-trade-deadline-chip-with-surprise-contract-extension?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Skidmore</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kyx1se8s53</guid><description>Yennier Cano just went from trade chip to core piece thanks to the Baltimore Orioles latest contract extension.</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:51:22 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5070,h_2851,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/11/01kyx1zmgkjvn3t4scv4.jpg" caption="Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Skidmore"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Orioles can’t miss out on an opportunity to cash in on their relievers </title><link>https://birdswatcher.com/the-orioles-can-t-miss-out-on-an-opportunity-to-cash-in-on-their-relievers?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Matthew Swigonski</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kytd1avphc</guid><description>The Baltimore Orioles may still be alive in the Wild Card hunt, but they would be smart to sell high on their best relievers.  </description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:22:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5070,h_2851,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/11/01kytd90jy3wb52v6we8.jpg" caption="May 12, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Yennier Cano (78) cannot field the ball during the seventh inning against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Matthew Swigonski"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Marlins&#39; trade deadline update could be the solution to the Orioles buy/sell dilemma</title><link>https://birdswatcher.com/marlins-trade-deadline-update-could-be-the-solution-to-the-orioles-buy-sell-dilemma?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Skidmore</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kyt3qc77fr</guid><description>If the Baltimore Orioles want to try to buy and sell at this deadline the Miami Marlins are the perfect trade partner.</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:10:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4225,h_2376,x_0,y_67/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/11/01kyt7y1xb33mw267a17.jpg" caption="Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Skidmore"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Orioles find Adley Rutschman insurance in early deadline trade with Tigers</title><link>https://birdswatcher.com/orioles-find-adley-rutschman-insurance-in-early-deadline-trade-with-tigers?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Eric Cole</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kytfge2yvh</guid><description>The Baltimore Orioles landed the insurance at catcher they sorely needed with their trade with the Tigers on Thursday.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:50:40 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5621,h_3161,x_761,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/11/01kytfhwvmfkwcytxvt7.jpg" caption="Jul 1, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA;  Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) hits a RBI single in the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Eric Cole"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Orioles should be calling the Angels non-stop after latest trade deadline action</title><link>https://birdswatcher.com/orioles-should-be-calling-the-angels-non-stop-after-latest-trade-deadline-action?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Skidmore</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kyrjshhqgf</guid><description>If the Angels are open for business the Baltimore Orioles should be desperate to be business partners.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:09:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3796,h_2135,x_576,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/11/01kyrkdkx20cvndvsw59.jpg" caption="Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Skidmore"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Despite widely circulated Jeff Passan report, the Orioles are not about to trade core pieces away for prospects</title><link>https://birdswatcher.com/despite-widely-circulated-jeff-passan-report-the-orioles-are-not-about-to-trade-core-pieces-away-for-prospects?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Skidmore</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kyrsxn4b10</guid><description>Jeff Passan reported that the Baltimore Orioles are discussing trading Adley Rutschman, Colton Cowser and Jackson Holliday. That might not mean what it sounds like it means.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:16:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5194,h_2921,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/11/01kyrtaxwccbpnyas491.jpg" caption="Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Skidmore"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>2 Orioles have played themselves off the trade block, but for different reasons </title><link>https://birdswatcher.com/2-orioles-have-played-themselves-off-the-trade-block-but-for-different-reasons?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Skidmore</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kyp7p1tybn</guid><description>Jackson Holliday&#39;s hot streak has changed the way the Baltimore Orioles view him and Dean Kremer&#39;s recent slump has eliminated any trade value that he once had.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6759,h_3801,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/11/01kyp8ggrgdn91rs5s82.jpg" caption="Credit: Lexi Thompson-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Skidmore"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Orioles&#39; historic loss shows why starting pitching has to be the focus of their trade deadline</title><link>https://birdswatcher.com/orioles-historic-loss-shows-why-starting-pitching-has-to-be-the-focus-of-their-trade-deadline?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Skidmore</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kypc9bg88p</guid><description>If the Baltimore Orioles want to get back into the playoff picture the rotation needs to be an area of focus at the deadline.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:18:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/11/01kypccmn24pjn444dv6.jpg" caption="Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Skidmore"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>This buy-low opportunity could net the Orioles a perfect Blaze Alexander replacement at the trade deadline</title><link>https://birdswatcher.com/this-buy-low-opportunity-could-net-the-orioles-a-perfect-blaze-alexander-replacement-at-the-trade-deadline?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Skidmore</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kyk90ec3f1</guid><description>The Baltimore Orioles need help on the defensive end and the Reds have a utility player that could help them at multiple position in Matt McLain.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4559,h_2564,x_0,y_286/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/11/01kykm7axypev4x2ehvy.jpg" caption="Jun 22, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Matt McLain (9) throws to first to get Milwaukee Brewers pinch hitter Andrew Vaughn (not pictured) out in the eighth inning at Great American Ball Park. 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There is really only one move left for them to make.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:08:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/11/01kygshf2ypm8xt3d3j9.jpg" caption="Shorebirds catcher Creed Willems (35) in the game against the Cannon Ballers Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, Maryland. 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Bronx, New York, USA; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Anthony Santander (25) reacts to striking out to end the fourth inning against the New York Yankees during game four of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium. 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