Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Baltimore Orioles - April 05, 2024

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FinalApr 5

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Teams

Orioles logo, Orioles 5-2, 1 0, 2 1, 3 1, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 2, 8 1, 9 0, R 5, H 12, E 0

Pirates logo, Pirates 6-2, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 1, 6 0, 7 1, 8 0, 9 0, R 2, H 6, E 0

Pitching

WinnerG. Rodriguez (2-0)

LoserJ. Jones (1-1)

SaveC. Kimbrel (1)

Scoring

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Bot 5Oneil Cruz homers to right field.

Top 3Gunnar Henderson homers to center field.

Top 2Ryan O'Hearn homers to center field.

What's Buzzing

Jake Rill

Former Orioles CF Cedric Mullins hits the 2nd postseason home run of his career. He went deep in Game 2 of Baltimore's AL Wild Card Series loss to Kansas City in 2024. Now, he goes deep for Tampa Bay in tonight's ALCS Game 1 vs. Cleveland.

Jake Rill

It’s not every day you’re at a postseason game with an S-tier mascot. DJ Kitty in the house at The Trop, ready for ALCS Game 1.

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.@ByMattWeyrich posed a question in the Camden Yards press box about which MLB mascots are S tier. Naturally, I replied with this, my tier list:

DK Pittsburgh Sports

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While Braxton Ashcraft's 2026 season didn't end the way he wanted it to, he still proved to be the Pirates' most reliable starting pitcher. He's not satisfied, though. "There's always a level of prove it." From José Negron: https://t.co/AWuJhspxIv

Orioles on MASN

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This season, the Orioles were second in baseball in total walks drawn and saw the most pitches per plate appearance. Looking back on some more stats from the year. https://t.co/8BzroTo68b

MLB Pipeline

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Ike Irish was raking when he got injured in July. The @Orioles' No. 5 prospect wasn't supposed to be back in action in time for the Arizona Fall League, but he recovered faster than expected. Now he's leading Baltimore's crop in the desert: https://t.co/gxwGGdUiNC

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New Truths from NLCS, ALCS 🧐What we learned after Brewers take 2-0 lead, Guardians win Game 1 ➡️

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Family Bikes to 30 MLB Parks ❤️Dad and son covered nearly 10,000 miles to every team's stadium for charity 🎥

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David Bednar's free agency creates awkward dilemma for Pirates after Mason Montgomery breakoutThe Pittsburgh Pirates have an opportunity to bring back one of their most beloved players this offseason. Unfortunately for David Bednar, they might have alrea

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LCS Open ChatThe final four teams take the field on Monday.

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Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢The top players potentially on the move that teams would target ➡️

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MLB Postseason Winners/Losers 📊Biggest takeaways from first two rounds 📲

rumbunter.com•17h

Brewers' latest playoff win exposes the Pirates' most frustrating unfinished businessThe Milwaukee Brewers are once again showing the Pittsburgh Pirates what a legitimate postseason contender looks like. And this time, the lesson has less to do

www.camdenchat.com•18h

Rico Garcia had a season with more highs than lowsThe diminutive righty had a roller coaster season that saw him overhaul his approach in real time to finish strong.

birdswatcher.com•19h

Mike Elias’ presence is hurting Orioles' search for new general manager and for good reasonIf you have ever worked at a job with a supervisor that likes to micromanage, you know how frustrating it can be to do your job without worrying about constant

www.camdenchat.com•19h

Nestor German is stuck in the middle of Orioles pitching prospectsGerman had an interesting 2026 season, but there are a bunch of guys coming up behind him.

rumbunter.com•20h

Bob Nutting may be pushing for an MLB lockout that could force Pirates to spend moreFor years, Pittsburgh Pirates fans have begged Bob Nutting to spend more money. Ironically, the very labor battle that could threaten the 2027 MLB season might

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Orioles news: Pitcher extensions, SABR award, and moreYour best source for quality Baltimore Orioles news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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NLCS Game 1 open chatSkubal and Misiorowski face off in game one of the NLCS

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Henry Davis’ arbitration projection strips away Pirates’ easiest excuseHenry Davis is about to get a raise, but the Pittsburgh Pirates shouldn't pretend it's the kind of financial burden that complicates their offseason plans. If a

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ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

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4 players who the Orioles are happy are free agents this winterA few players from the AL East terrorized Baltimore this past season that are headed into free agency, and Orioles' fans couldn't be happier to see them go.

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Orioles news: Cowser aims for a better 2027Swinging at fewer changeups out of the zone would probably make for a good start.

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Murf Gray breakout could force Pirates to spend Brandon Lowe money elsewhereThe Pittsburgh Pirates may have found their most convenient excuse yet to let Brandon Lowe walk in free agency. Fortunately, this one might actually come with a

www.camdenchat.com•2d

ALDS Game 5 open chatAfter taking a 2-0 lead, the White Sox will try not to blow the series on the road.

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Pirates’ rising arbitration bill is about to test whether ownership was ever serious about winningFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have sold their fans on the idea that financial flexibility would eventually translate into meaningful investment once their y

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Orioles news: A quiet day in BirdlandThere was no real Orioles news, but rather some consideration of the bullpen, Colton Cowser, and possible rotation upgrades.

Bleacher Report•2d

Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

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3 aces who the Orioles should target on the trade market this offseasonThe Baltimore Orioles should use their owner's extra cash to make a splash trade for an ace who can top their rotation next season.

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Pirates have an obvious offseason need after bullpen games exposed major flawWhile there are some talented arms in the Pittsburgh Pirates' rotation, it was clear in 2026 that more depth was needed. Bullpen games became the norm down the

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Reds gave Pirates the clearest reason yet why Brandon Lowe is worth the qualifying offerAs the Pirates look to 2027, finding a way to retain Brandon Lowe’s services should be a top priority. Not only was the second baseman Pittsburgh’s best player,

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Paul Skenes and Pirates' young core have more to lose from MLB's looming lockout than fans realizeThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years asking fans to be patient while their young talent develops. Now, just as the franchise finally appears to be assembling

Bleacher Report•3d

10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the most unexpected triumphs ➡️

www.bucsdugout.com•3d

Pirates 2026 season in review: OutfieldersSolid years from Cruz and Reynolds led the way for the outfield this season.

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Pirates' new scouting director faces a draft challenge Pittsburgh hasn't had to worry about in yearsFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have enjoyed one significant advantage when it comes to building their future: premium positioning in the MLB Draft. That luxu

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Coby Mayo’s make-or-break year ended up break-and-makeWhere does Mayo’s great second half of the season leave him going forward?

Bleacher Report•3d

Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw Baltimore needs to address in 2027 📲

www.camdenchat.com•3d

Jaiden Lo Re and DJ Layton made some noise in their first professional seasonThe two former mid round picks flashed upper echelon skills that may put them on the path to Baltimore

birdswatcher.com•3d

Orioles’ qualifying offer decision with Trevor Rogers is painfully obvious this offseasonThe MLB offseason's first checkpoint comes five days after the end of the World Series. Teams have to decide whether or not to offer the qualifying offer to the

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Orioles news: Another wave of top 100 prospectsHey, what happened the last time the Orioles had so many top 100 guys?

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Pirates’ Endy Rodríguez decision will reveal how much faith they still have in his futureFor a few fleeting weeks in 2026, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates were finally getting the version of Endy Rodríguez they'd been waiting years to see. The

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ALDS Game 4 open chatThe White Sox will try to clinch a postseason series at home for the first time since 1906. That’s not a typo.

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Bryan Reynolds’ bizarre 2026 stat may completely change how Pirates view his down yearFor much of the 2026 season, Pittsburgh Pirates fans were left wondering what happened to Bryan Reynolds' power. The veteran outfielder finished the year with j

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Pirates' roster crunch could make Spencer Horwitz the odd man out in 2027The Pirates acquired Spencer Horwitz via trade two years ago, and Pittsburgh still isn’t quite sure what kind of player he is. Before he took the field for a re

www.bucsdugout.com•4d

Pirates 2026 season in review: BullpenIt was an up-and-down year for the ‘pen.

Bleacher Report•4d

Jazz Chisholm Landing Spots📍FA fits for All-Star 2B with Yankees stint likely over 📲

Bleacher Report•4d

🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

Bleacher Report•4d

Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Orioles should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

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Pirates offseason rotation plan starts with one massive Mitch Keller decisionThinking long and hard about the Pittsburgh Pirates' offseason wishlist brings about several key needs. The top of that list is headed by retaining Brandon Lowe

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Ryan Helsley’s promising Orioles debut was cut short by injuryHelsley looked like the closer the Orioles dearly needed—until his elbow got in the way.

birdswatcher.com•4d

Bleacher Report proposed Orioles offseason trade that they need to avoidBleacher Report hit the nail on the head when trying to find the Baltimore Orioles a starter, but they missed the mark on the trade target.

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Orioles news: General manager rumors, layoff falloutThe Orioles seem serious about trying to hire a subordinate general manager this time around.

www.camdenchat.com•4d

Orioles’ Luis De León made a strong first impressionDe León was lackluster in the minors, but finished strong in the majors

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Paul Skenes’ imperfect 2026 season may have taught him more than his dominant ones ever couldPaul Skenes entered the major leagues without much experience being ordinary. He dominated college baseball. He tore through the minor leagues. He arrived in Pi

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Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

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AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

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Jackson Merrill’s old Paul Skenes quote has aged painfully for PiratesTwo years ago, Paul Skenes beat Jackson Merrill for National League Rookie of the Year. The Pittsburgh Pirates can keep that one. Because when Merrill reflecte

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Pirates may regret Oscar Marin decision if Reds hand him a promotionThe Pittsburgh Pirates decided last offseason that Oscar Marin had taken their pitching staff as far as he could. Now, one year later, a division rival might de

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11 years after Pirates’ 98-win heartbreak, 82 wins shouldn’t be treated like a breakthroughEleven years ago today, more than 40,000 fans packed PNC Park expecting the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin another October run. Instead, Jake Arrieta and the Chica

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Orioles legend Jim Palmer may have just thrown Craig Albernaz under the bus (and he’s right)Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz seems to have really irritated one of the franchise's most well-respected legends.

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Bleacher Report•5d

Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Orioles will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

www.camdenchat.com•5d

Chris Bassitt provided leadership but little production on the moundThe veteran righty gave an honest assessment of the Orioles’ problems, but couldn’t do much to solve them himself.

calltothepen.com•5d

The greatest MLB player from every stateBaseball is America’s pastime for a reason. It remains the one sport kids play from a young age and remain active in through high school in many cases. There ar

www.camdenchat.com•5d

Boston Bateman is shaping up as we’d hopedThe big lefty, acquired from San Diego last summer in the trade for Ryan O’Hearn and Ramón Laureano, is striking out people in bunches and developing nicely.

rumbunter.com•5d

Wilber Dotel looks like a Pirates success story but still comes with one huge questionThe Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching was a mixed bag in 2026, providing both optimism and concern for 2027. The bullpen was a major issue in the first half, but the

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Pirates should be embarrassed watching MLB’s smallest markets dominate OctoberThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years explaining all the ways baseball's economic system makes their job harder. Then October arrives, and teams facing many o

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Build a World Series Champ 🎮Tap to play. Share your record in the comments ⬇️

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Spencer Horwitz’s Super Two status quietly makes Pirates’ offseason math more complicatedThe Pittsburgh Pirates knew their young core was eventually going to become more expensive. For some of that core, “eventually” is starting to arrive a little e

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How every MLB owner made their fortune, from Stan Kroenke to Steve CohenMLB owners are worth billions of dollars. This is nothing new. While most are in the business of private equity or even gain net worth courtesy of their team al

birdswatcher.com•6d

13 former Orioles players who are still alive in the 2026 playoffs (for now)There are former Orioles littered around the division series, so here is a list of them to help keep track of who is currently where.

rumbunter.com•6d

Pirates giving Brandon Lowe qualifying offer will be their easiest (and most fruitless) offseason callThe Pittsburgh Pirates' biggest Brandon Lowe decision this offseason should also be their easiest. Give him the qualifying offer. Lowe is headed for free agency

Bleacher Report•6d

Ranking MLB's Top 50 Rookies 🔢Where Pittsburgh's first-year players stand across the league 📲

www.camdenchat.com•6d

Blaze Alexander transformed from utility man to offensive threat in the first halfThe Orioles acquired Blaze Alexander to provide infield depth, but he quickly emerged as one of the team’s best hitters.

www.camdenchat.com•6d

JT Quinn showed mid-rotation upside in his debut seasonThe former Georgia pitcher entered the year with relief risk, but looked a whole lot like a big league starter in his pro debut.

www.camdenchat.com•6d

Orioles news: Checking in on the AFLYour best source for quality Baltimore Orioles news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

rumbunter.com•6d

Pirates should be watching Milwaukee’s 2-0 lead as an offseason blueprintThe Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from the NLCS, and the Pittsburgh Pirates should be paying very close attention to how they got there. Thre Brewers didn’

birdswatcher.com•6d

Current speculation on Jordan Westburg's Orioles future should only lead to one conclusionThe Baltimore Orioles found replacements for Jordan Westburg during his season on the IL, and that should lead to him getting traded this winter.

www.bucsdugout.com•6d

Mason Montgomery is Pirates breakout star for 2026Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Mason Montgomery is coming off an excellent 2026 campaign.

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Andrew McCutchen’s MLB Network gig offers an intriguing glimpse at his post-Pirates futureAndrew McCutchen has spent nearly two decades making himself one of baseball’s most recognizable players. His latest October assignment offers a pretty convinci

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Orioles poised to take advantage of unfortunate free agent market quirk this offseasonThe Baltimore Orioles are headed into a pivotal offseason for the direction of the franchise. Now two seasons removed from their last playoff appearance and 12

rumbunter.com•1w

White Sox’s stunning playoff run makes Pirates’ endless rebuild look even worseThe Chicago White Sox lost 121 games two years ago. It was the most losses by an MLB team in the Modern Era, the kind of season that ordinarily becomes shorthan

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Players Worse Than You Think 😖Analyzing which names were massive disappointments this year 📲

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Every Playoff Team's October X-Factor ❌Each squad's key to crushing the MLB postseason

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Realistic Offseason Trade Ideas 💡Assessing how the Brewers and Pirates could make a move ➡️

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Paul Skenes’ historic arbitration raise should eliminate Pirates’ favorite offseason excusePaul Skenes is about to get a massive raise. For the Pittsburgh Pirates, it still isn't massive enough to justify pinching pennies anywhere else. MLB Trade Rumo

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Pirates urged to make trade with division rivalThe Pittsburgh Pirates could be busy on the trade market this offseason.

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Braves just showed Pirates what a bullpen game is supposed to look like in masterclass vs. DodgersAfter the Pittsburgh Pirates spent the final weeks of the 2026 season trying to survive bullpen games, the Atlanta Braves just used one to beat the defending Wo

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Caden Hunter pitched like a Top 100 prospect in 2026Orioles prospect Caden Hunter pitched his way into MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 with a dominant 2026 season.

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Yennier Cano bounced back in 2026Yennier Cano wasn’t back to 2023 form, but he was a positive contributor

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Mike Elias’ offseason “battle cry” is nice, but Orioles fans deserve more than wordsBaltimore Orioles GM Mike Elias isn’t ready to throw in the towel and let the rest of the AL East division walk all over his team. After back to back disappoint

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Oneil Cruz's surprising ranking adds sting to Pirates' lost opportunityAs the MLB playoffs rage on, the Pittsburgh Pirates sit home; it's hard not to stop and think about what could have been. After an embarrassing 71-91 campaign l

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Orioles news: How will the O’s solve their infield logjam?With Jordan Westburg returning next year, how will the O’s make room in the infield for him?

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Pirates dumped Ke'Bryan Hayes before his bat made heinous history for the RedsThe Pirates have reveled in first-round pick success of late, seeing Paul Skenes, Konnor Griffin, Carmen Mlodzinski, and Nick Gonzales blossom, but that win str

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Orioles pitching prospect Patrick Reilly has a real chance to get back on the map in AFLThe Baltimore Orioles haven’t always had the best of luck when developing pitchers in recent years. There have been a number of hits and misses that can sometim

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Orioles news: Yankees get embarrassed in Game 1The Yankees nearly got no-hit and committed a costly baserunning blunder in a Game 1 loss to the Rays.

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Don Kelly’s entire lifetime puts Pirates’ postseason drought into brutal perspectiveDon Kelly is no spring chicken. He has nine big-league seasons under his belt as a player and just wrapped up his first full season as Pirates manager, leading

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Division Series Game 1 Recap 🎬Results, top highlights and more from every matchup Saturday 📲

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Division Series Game 1 open chatIt’s all-day baseball as the division series kick off.

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Pirates' bold Kyle Schwarber offer could come back to haunt them with Brandon LoweThe Pittsburgh Pirates may have accidentally destroyed one of their own potential excuses for letting Brandon Lowe walk. Last offseason, Pittsburgh reportedly o

www.camdenchat.com•1w

Orioles news: Arbitration estimates show raises for seven playersThe Division Series get underway today, a new prospect list, and offseason planning.

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Pirates' first offseason signing rumor gets debunked in fittingly lame twistFor a few hours, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates had made their first move of the offseason. Somehow, the truth was even less exciting. A transactions log

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Jared Jones, Mason Montgomery earn National League award honors for SeptemberThe Pirates’ pitching staff received elite efforts from two of their hardest- throwing arms.

Bleacher Report•1w

ABS Challenge Success Rate 📈How every MLB team did in first season with system 📲

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates insider predicts Brandon Lowe heartbreak fans are already fearingPittsburgh Pirates fans have known for months that Brandon Lowe’s looming free agency could end painfully. Now, one prominent insider is predicting exactly that

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Divisional Round Picks 🔮Predicting winners in postseason's next round 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Luis Arraez Landing Spots 📍Why the Pirates would be a great fit for Philly's star second baseman 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Rules Out Grand Teton GameRob Manfred won't pursue idea after doing 'due diligence' (The Athletic)

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Jared Jones, Konnor Griffin just added pressure to Pirates’ Brandon Lowe decisionA lot of moving pieces came together to bring forth the Pittsburgh Pirates' offensive resurgence in 2026, but the single most integral part of the turnaround wa

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Dean Kremer’s tenure in Baltimore finally ended in 2026The always up and down Kremer saw his time with the O’s ended after a trade to the Twins

Bleacher Report•1w

Every MLB Team's Biggest Surprise and Disappointment ⚾Breaking down notable highlights and lowlights of Baltimore's 2026 season 📲

www.camdenchat.com•1w

Orioles news: The Division Series matchups are setIt’ll be Braves vs. Dodgers, Padres vs. Brewers, Yankees vs. Rays, and White Sox vs. Guardians. Who ya got?

www.camdenchat.com•1w

Orioles prospect season review: Brandon Butterworth and Victor FigueroaTwo less-heralded players from the Ryan O’Hearn trade are trying to keep themselves in the prospect conversation.

www.camdenchat.com•1w

Camden Chat Pre-Season Contest Results282 entries, 30 questions, five winners.

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Former Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells could become a major factor in the ALDS for the RaysFormer Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells has a chance to become a postseason hero for an AL East rival.

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Pirates fans delivered a message ownership can’t afford to overlook in 2027The Pittsburgh Pirates spent years giving ownership an easy excuse. Attendance was down. Interest had eroded. Fans were frustrated. PNC Park was too often fille

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Wild Card Series Game 3, Phillies v. Braves, 8 ETIt’s just the Phillies and the Braves now!

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Red Sox fans only know half the pain that Pirates fans do after another postseason flameoutLosing to the Yankees stinks, but it doesn't compare to what we saw a decade ago.

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Pirates ownership has spent 13 years turning the ‘Cueto’ game from a beginning into a relicOctober 1 will always mean something different in Pittsburgh. Thirteen years ago today, PNC Park shook. It shook with 40,000-plus fans who had waited more than

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Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga's Top Suitors 🛬Where Cubs' top SP free agents could end up signing ➡️

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Trevor Rogers’ strong finish has set him up for a big pay dayThe lefty has become a dependable and dominant force on the mound in Baltimore, and now he inches towards a potential exit in free agency.

birdswatcher.com•1w

Complete list of Orioles free agents with final predictions as to who stays and who goesThe Baltimore Orioles have a few key free agent decisions to make at the start of the offseason that will set the stage for a pivotal winter.

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Pirates finally fixed baseball’s most embarrassing offense, raising the stakes for 2027A huge improvement still wasn't enough this season.

www.camdenchat.com•1w

Joseph Dzierwa pitched his way to a huge prospect stock boost this seasonThe highest-drafted Orioles pitcher in the Elias era showed why the team liked him right away.

www.camdenchat.com•1w

Orioles news: Bassitt, others on team’s problemsThe players think that the players need to play better. Let’s see it start happening already!

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Ben Cherington’s Brandon Lowe comments already sound like Pirates are preparing an excusePittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said virtually everything fans could want to hear about Brandon Lowe, but he also said one thing that should m

Bleacher Report•1w

Wild Card Game 2 Slate Recap ✍️3 out of 4 matchups officially set. Results and top highlights from each Wednesday game 📲

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Ben Cherington's biggest Pirates roster failures are hiding in plain sight on playoff benchesIf you want a perfect illustration of everything wrong with the Pittsburgh Pirates' roster construction under general manager Ben Cherington, look no further th

birdswatcher.com•1w

Kyle Bradish's latest surgery should force Orioles to consider drastic offseason measureKyle Bradish in undergoing another surgery, one that will effect his offseason. The Orioles need to decide if they can continue to deal with his injuries.

www.camdenchat.com•1w

Wild Card Series game 2 open chatKevin Gausman tries to keep the Cubs alive, while the Phillies, Red Sox, and Astros also face elimination.

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Astros fans are booing what Pirates fans have spent decades begging forThere are few things more frustrating for Pittsburgh Pirates fans than watching other fan bases take October baseball for granted. But the Houston Astros might

MLB Postseason Buzz 👂

🎯 Wild Card picks 👀 Manager situations 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Bleacher Report•1w

5 Teams That Can Dethrone the DodgersAnalyzing which squads have the best chance to beat reigning champions 📲

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Former Pirate Joe Musgrove had an unforgettable playoff moment nearly two years in the makingThe Pittsburgh Pirates may be watching the MLB postseason from home for the 11th consecutive year, but one of their former pitchers just delivered one of Octobe

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Kyle Bradish’s season ended up close to average. The Orioles needed more.For a bit more than half the season, Bradish looked like a good starter. Can he repeat more of the good than the bad?

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O's Stadium Update RenderingBaltimore removing 2,000 seats from left field for new 'social space'. See here 📲

www.camdenchat.com•1w

Ethan Anderson became a name to watch in 2026The 23-year-old catcher saw a major offensive bump in 2026 that has him on the cusp of the majors.

www.camdenchat.com•1w

Orioles news: More upgrades are coming to Camden YardsThe playoffs are underway, and the Orioles assess what went wrong.

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Pirates’ September award sweep makes one offseason need impossible to ignoreThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ best month of the 2026 season came too late to salvage their playoff aspirations, but it produced a fitting pair of individual honors. J

birdswatcher.com•1w

Gunnar Henderson’s latest injury issue is showing Orioles that they may have a real problemThe Baltimore Orioles can't afford to take chances on Gunnar Henderson's health if they are serious about becoming postseason contenders moving forward.

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pirates Prospect update: Seth Hernandez named top MLB Prospect in FSLThe Pirates’ top prospect is atop the Florida State League!

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Wild Card Game 1 Slate Recap ✍️Results and top highlights from all of Tuesday's matchups 📲

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Pirates’ record-setting strikeout total exposes clear next step for pitching staffTime to turn that dominance into wins.

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Mariners managerial search could leave Pirates scrambling for replacement on Don Kelly's staffThe Pittsburgh Pirates aren't expected to make sweeping changes to Don Kelly's coaching staff this offseason. That doesn't necessarily mean the group will remai

www.camdenchat.com•1w

Wild Card Round Game 1 open chatWho ya got in this postseason?

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking Postseason Starting Lineups 🔢Where the top offenses stand going into October ➡️

birdswatcher.com•1w

2 arbitration eligible players Orioles have easy choices on, 2 that are potentially problematicThe Baltimore Orioles have a few arbitration eligible players this offseason. While some are going to be easy, other will require deep negotiation.

rumbunter.com•1w

Complete list of Pirates 2026-27 free agents and their outlookThe Pittsburgh Pirates don't have a particularly long list of major league free agents this offseason. They do, however, have one decision that could tell us a

www.camdenchat.com•1w

Brandon Young was one of the best stories of the yearBrandon Young’s terrible 2025 was eclipsed by, not just his best season, but one of the O’s’ best starter performances this year.

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Creed Willems missed his chance at the majors, had strong AAA seasonWillems had a solid offensive year but couldn’t break through

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Orioles news: Bradish surgery, Westburg starts hittingAlso, Mike Elias says “we’re tired” of the Orioles losing. Cue the hot dog costume meme.

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates already missed the window to make Ben Cherington decision that matteredBen Cherington expects to be back for an eighth season as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. At this point, does it really matter? Cherington said that

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pirates get first winning season since 2018It was a winning season despite no playoffs for the Bucs.

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Pirates gave opponents an embarrassingly simple blueprint that might've kept them out of playoffsThe 2026 season saw the Pittsburgh Pirates improve massively on offense. After finishing dead last in nearly every significant category in 2025, the Pirates fin

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Pirates’ Camilo Doval misfire somehow looks even worse after one Giants appearanceThe Camilo Doval trade already looked bad for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Somehow, it took exactly one inning with the San Francisco Giants for it to look worse. Pi