The morning after the Yankees clinched a playoff berth and then celebrated like they’d won the World Series, everyone was preparing for the task at hand, a series finale with the Mariners.

The Orioles, 26-30 since the All-Star Game, are now five games back of the New York Yankees in the American League East -- the largest deficit they've faced at any point this season. Baltimore does have a three-game set remaining against the Yankees,

The Yankees dropped the series finale in Seattle on Thursday afternoon, 3-2, failing to secure a sweep of the Mariners.

The Orioles continued their malaise as they crept toward clinching a playoff spot. Here are five things we learned from their week.

Baltimore designated the struggling veteran reliever for assignment, and it’s becoming increasingly clear the team needed to do more to fortify its roster.

The Baltimore Orioles announced that they have designated relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel for assignment. Right-handed pitcher Bryan Baker has been recalled

Pregame analysis and predictions of the San Francisco Giants vs. Baltimore Orioles MLB game to be played on September 19, 2024 on ESPN.