Orioles news: Wild card standings, Alonso cramps up
Camden Chat • • sports
Key Points:
- The Baltimore Orioles continue to show inconsistency this season, alternating between poor performances and surprising wins against strong teams, including a recent 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
- Despite their struggles, the Orioles remain in the American League wild card race, currently involved in a multi-way tie for playoff contention, even though their record is below .500.
- Key players Samuel Basallo and Blaze Alexander are nearing returns from injury, and closer Félix Bautista is progressing in bullpen sessions, potentially bolstering the team's roster.
- Upcoming games include a Sunday matchup against the Rays, with starting pitchers Trevor Rogers and Freddy Peralta expected to take the mound; the game will be broadcast on Peacock or NBC Sports without MASN or MLB.tv coverage.
- Historical notes commemorate Orioles milestones and birthdays, including Boog Powell's inside-the-park home run in 1969 and Eric Davis's 30-game hitting streak ending in 1998, alongside broader baseball history events.
