What is the Baltimore Orioles record in 2026?

The Baltimore Orioles are 69-72, 5th in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Orioles today?

Shane Baz (5-14, 4.01 ERA) vs Ranger Suarez (5-4, 3.64 ERA). First pitch at 07:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Orioles game on today?

Today's game airs on NESN, MASN. First pitch at 07:05 PM EDT.

Baltimore Orioles News & Updates

September 04, 2026

The Baltimore Orioles were 69-72, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles fell just short against the Boston Red Sox 5-6 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Orioles Daily Vibe Check

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A mixed bag this week. A 9-man IL is starting to matter. Working in their favor, 4-3 lately. Steady, productive baseball.

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Orioles Game on September 04

Opponent:	Boston Red Sox (76-65)
Location:	Oriole Park at Camden Yards
First Pitch:	07:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Shane Baz (5-14, 4.01 ERA) vs Ranger Suarez (5-4, 3.64 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NESN, MASN
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 3 mph

Orioles Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles fell just short against the Boston Red Sox 5-6 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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

Highlights

Pete Alonso went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Luis Robert Jr. went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Orioles Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	83	57	.593		L2
Yankees	80	60	.571	3.0	W2
Red Sox	76	65	.539	7.5	W1
Blue Jays	70	71	.496	13.5	W2
Orioles	69	72	.489	14.5	L3

Baltimore Orioles are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.

Orioles Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
25 Pete Alonso	33	.269	.862	94
2 Gunnar Henderson	22	.220	.703	57
16 Coby Mayo	19	.221	.729	55

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
50 Rico Garcia	5-1	3.17	0.96	59.2
78 Yennier Cano	2-3	3.22	1.05	44.2
63 Brandon Young	9-3	3.42	1.31	137.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
23 Blaze Alexander	4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
7 Jackson Holliday	5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Orioles News

Adley Rutschman returned to Camden Yards with a vengeance, hitting two home runs and leading the Boston Red Sox to a 6-5 victory over the Orioles, a bitter reminder of what the club lost when they let him go. Yesterday's loss stings more than just a game, it amplifies the frustrations of a fanbase eager for progress amid a mediocre 69-71 record this season. Trevor Rogers' standout performance against the Rockies last week gave fans a glimmer of hope for the future, yet the noise surrounding Mike Elias’s tenure as GM grows louder, with calls for a shake-up echoing through the community. As the Orioles face the challenge of battling a competitive Boston team next, the mix of gratitude for past talents and the urgency for a brighter direction underscores the complexities of this pivotal moment.

Sources

MLB.com

Nothing but gratitude -- and a pair of home runs -- in Rutschman's Camden return

BALTIMORE -- As Adley Rutschman made his first visit to Camden Yards as an opposing player, he said he held nothing but gratitude for the organization that drafted him. Once the Orioles’ 6-5 loss to the Red Sox began, though, his bat told a different story.

MLB.com

Sound familiar? O's No. 2 prospect Eyanson dazzles in first meeting with former club

Anthony Eyanson only had to wait a month to engage in some friendly competition against his former teammates. And so on the night that the deal that sent MLB’s No. 49 prospect to the Orioles paid dividends for his former organization, Eyanson showed the same was true for the other

Birdswatcher

Trevor Rogers’ dominant start vs Rockies continues to redefine Orioles’ future ceiling

Trevor Rogers set a new career high in strikeouts against the Rockies and it should give hope to Orioles fans for the future beyond 2026.

Birdswatcher

Orioles should take the Astros' example and get rid Mike Elias before 2026 ends

The Houston Astros made the call to end Dana Brown's tenure as GM in season. Now the Orioles need to do the same thing with Mike Elias.

Camdenchat

Adley Rutschman propels Red Sox to 6-5 win in first game back in Baltimore

Adley Rutschman tormented his former team in his first game back at Camden Yards, hitting two home runs and leading the Red Sox to a 6-5 win in Baltimore. Batting third for Boston, Rutschman received a standing ovation from the Camden Yards faithful in the 1st, tipping his helmet to the fans who still had […]

Camdenchat

The Camden Chat community has lost a treasured member

I am writing this article with a heavy heart. Earlier this week, I learned that a longtime member of the Camden Chat commenting community, Jakubazookas, died last month. He was killed in what was apparently an act of random violence while he was walking to work. Jaku, as we knew him for short, was a […]

Orioles Upcoming Schedule

The Baltimore Orioles host the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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