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Last year, the Texas Rangers entered the playoffs as a wild card and left as the World Series champion.
Orioles find hope in the path previous wild-card teams took to the World Series
In late September, manager Brandon Hyde pointed to the Texas Rangers as a blueprint for his Orioles to make their own deep run.
Jackson Holliday’s ability to play defense in the middle infield boosts his case for a wild-card roster spot, but nothing is guaranteed for him.
Orioles playoff questions: Are they more prepared for the postseason this year?
Ahead of the wild-card round, our Orioles experts weigh in on important questions.
Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer leaves the game after being hit by a ball off the bat of Colorado’s Jordan Beck on Aug. 31, an injury emblematic of the team’s season.
Season in review: How the Orioles found their way through a turbulent season
The players hope a difficult year has prepared them for the playoffs.
James McCann receives congratulations after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning Sunday in Minnesota.
Orioles finish the season with positive vibes in 6-2 win over the Twins
What happened Sunday hardly will be remembered — all eyes now point to Tuesday, Game 1 of the wild card series — but it was a worthy culmination of the season.
Emmanuel Rivera runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning Saturday night at Minnesota.
Emmanuel Rivera makes his case to play in the postseason in Orioles’ win
Rivera’s ability to play multiple positions while finding more success at the plate than ever before makes him a valuable bench option.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) reacts after throwing a pitch during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 8, 2024.
Orioles select Corbin Burnes to start Game 1 of wild card round
The Orioles sent left-hander DL Hall and infielder Joey Ortiz to Milwaukee in exchange for Burnes, with the idea that a veteran starting pitcher was what the team needed come October.
Orioles starter Cade Povich went 5 2/3 scoreless innings, bucking his trend of pitching poorly on the road.
Victory over Twins means Orioles will host wild card series
For the second straight season, postseason baseball is coming to Baltimore.
Corbin Burnes has a 15-8 record and a 2.95 ERA as he prepares for his final start of the regular season.
Corbin Burnes fixed his key pitch just in time for the Orioles’ postseason
Burnes won the 2021 Cy Young Award, in part, because of his cutter.
Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg receives an ovation from the fans at Camden Yards as he comes up to bat Sunday.
O’s infielders Jordan Westburg, Ramón Urías make immediate impact in return
The reeling Orioles got a much-needed boost Sunday.
Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins receives congratulations from shortstop Gunnar Henderson after a home run Sunday at Camden Yards.
Feeble Orioles offense fails to come through; postseason chase continues
The final regular-season game at Camden Yards could have been cause for celebration, but the Orioles again stranded too many runners.
Coby Mayo has four hits in 41 at-bats with the Orioles.
Orioles option infielder Coby Mayo, select contract of outfielder Daniel Johnson
The Orioles optioned infield prospect Coby Mayo to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday to make room for an additional outfield bat while Cedric Mullins’ status is cloudy.
Anthony Santander celebrates with teammates in the dugout after his two-run home run in the first inning Friday night at Oriole Park.
Revived Orioles blast 5 home runs in beating Tigers 7-1
Anthony Santander gets the offense started after hitting a walk-off Thursday, and Colton Cowser and James McCann hit two homers each.
Danny Coulombe underwent elbow surgery in June after a strong start to the season.
Orioles get reliever Danny Coulombe back from injury
Coulombe underwent elbow surgery in mid-June to repair bone spurs. Before that injury, Coulombe had a 2.42 ERA with a 0.62 WHIP.
Brandon Young was an undrafted free agent during a pandemic year, allowing him to pick his team. He thought the Orioles had the best development plan and appears to have made a wise choice: He was named their top minor league pitcher on Friday. (Photo courtesy of Norfolk Tides)
Brandon Young chose the Orioles in the midst of the pandemic. Now he’s their best minor league pitcher.
Young excelled at Double-A Bowie and Triple-A Norfolk this season, finishing with a combined 3.48 ERA and a 1.226 WHIP across 106 innings.
Catcher Adley Rutschman hit a key double in the fourth inning Thursday as the Orioles beat the Giants 5-3.
To Adley Rutschman, every Orioles game from here on out may as well be the playoffs
Rutschman is treating this all as a win-or-go-home situation, and he wants his performances to match that stage
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) returns to the dugout after striking out in the second game of a series against the San Francisco Giants at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
Orioles again leave too many runners on base in 9th loss in their last 12 games
Against the Giants, the team stranded eight baserunners and finished 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position.
Craig Kimbrel gave up a career-high six runs Tuesday night. On Wednesday, the Orioles designated him for assignment.
Orioles designate Craig Kimbrel for assignment
The team’s major offseason signing has pitched poorly in the second half.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) is pulled from the game by manager Brandon Hyde in the 9th inning of the first game of a series against the San Francisco Giants at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
Orioles reliever Craig Kimbrel unravels, reaching a new low in forgettable second half
On Tuesday, the 36-year-old Kimbrel allowed a career-high six runs in one outing.
“I put the roster together. I put the staff together. I put the personnel together,” Elias said. “And results in this business, whether it’s this year or other years, it starts right here with me.”
Orioles GM Mike Elias knows the team has lost its ‘mojo’ but thinks a playoff run is possible
In a wide-ranging press conference, Elias offered injury updates, acknowledged that the organization has lost some of its “mojo” and reinforced his trust in the coaching staff and players. Here are four takeaways.
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde watches his team from the dugout during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 8, 2024.
Orioles roundtable: What’s gone wrong in the second half and what comes next?
Baltimore has a 26-28 record since the break. But they still are in control of their playoff destiny. Our Orioles experts answered several pertinent questions heading into the final stretch of baseball.
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