What is the Baltimore Orioles record in 2026?

The Baltimore Orioles are 67-69, 4th in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Orioles today?

Chris Bassitt (5-4, 4.74 ERA) vs Jeffrey Springs (3-12, 6.08 ERA). First pitch at 04:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Orioles game on today?

Today's game airs on MASN, NBCSCA. First pitch at 04:05 PM EDT.

Baltimore Orioles News & Updates

August 30, 2026

The Baltimore Orioles were 67-69, 4th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles handled the Athletics 5-3 at Sutter Health Park.

Orioles Daily Vibe Check

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The numbers paint a decent picture. They've taken 5 of 7 this week. Moving right along. Factor in outscoring teams by 13 over 7 games. The margins are real.

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Orioles Game on August 30

Opponent:	Athletics (53-83)
Location:	Sutter Health Park
First Pitch:	04:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Chris Bassitt (5-4, 4.74 ERA) vs Jeffrey Springs (3-12, 6.08 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	MASN, NBCSCA

Orioles Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles handled the Athletics 5-3 at Sutter Health Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	1	0	1	2	0	0	1	5	7	0
	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	3	10	3

Highlights

Leody Taveras went 2-3 with 3 RBI.
Colton Cowser went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Orioles Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	81	54	.600		W3
Yankees	77	59	.566	4.5	W1
Red Sox	74	62	.544	7.5	L1
Orioles	67	69	.493	14.5	W2
Blue Jays	67	70	.489	15.0	W2

Baltimore Orioles are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.

Orioles Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
25 Pete Alonso	32	.269	.861	91
2 Gunnar Henderson	20	.217	.690	52
16 Coby Mayo	18	.217	.722	52

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
50 Rico Garcia	5-1	3.26	0.97	58.0
78 Yennier Cano	2-3	3.14	1.07	43.0
63 Brandon Young	9-3	3.38	1.34	130.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
23 Blaze Alexander	5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
39 Andrew Kittredge	2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Orioles News

The Baltimore Orioles are riding a wave of momentum, having won five of their last seven games, including a nail-biting 4-3 extra-innings victory over the Athletics. Yennier Cano continues to be the unsung hero of the bullpen, showcasing his trademark pose after delivering clutch strikeouts that keep the O's playoff hopes alive. As they stand at 66-69, the rotation, once criticized, has emerged as a strength, providing stability in this crucial stretch of the season. With a solid run differential of +13 over the past week, the Orioles are not just surviving but thriving, hinting at a postseason push. As they prepare for another matchup against the struggling Athletics, the energy surrounding the team is palpable, and fans can feel that this might finally be the year they seize the Wild Card spot.

Sources

MLB.com

O's surge continues as 'pen comes up clutch again and again

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Yennier Cano struck his trademark post-strikeout pose on the mound at Sutter Health Park, planting his legs wide and keeping his arms down at his sides. For several seconds, the Orioles’ ‘reliever remained frozen in place, enjoying the moment, before striding off the hill and pointing up

Birdswatcher

Everybody complaining about Orioles’ rotation couldn't have been more wrong

The Baltimore Orioles' starting rotation has become one of the strongest components to a team fighting for a postseason berth.

Camdenchat

Orioles score early, hold off Athletics for Baz’s first win since June, 5-3

As we head into the final month of the season, this year’s past frustrations are just that, past. For all their flaws in construction and execution, the Orioles now have the chance to seize control of their playoff destiny, stack some wins, and grab the third and final Wild Card spot for good. Today, they […]

Camdenchat

Saturday night Orioles game thread: @ Athletics, 10:05 ET

Happy Saturday, folks! Hope you’re having a nice weekend. If you decide to spend it watching late-night West Coast baseball, I hope the Orioles grace you with a series win tonight. They snatched a win in Game One last night with a 4-3 victory in ten innings. Although Brandon Young pitched a strong seven innings, […]

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MINOR LEAGUE GAME SUMMARIES FOR 8/29/2026

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The O’s Needed Extras To Outlast The A’s

In a matchup that was closer than it probably should have been, at least on paper, the Baltimore Orioles prevailed over the Athletics (53-82) in West Sacramento, California on Friday. It took 10 innings for the O’s to get past the A’s by a score of 4-3. Posessing a record better than just two teams, […]

Orioles Upcoming Schedule

The Baltimore Orioles visit the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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