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Baltimore Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (30) delivers a pitch during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards on July 31, 2024.
Orioles shut down Grayson Rodriguez, ending chances of playoff return
“We are going to get him ready for 2025,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “It’s disappointing. It’s tough. He’s so talented and a huge part of our rotation this year and going forward.”
Baltimore Orioles' players celebrate after clinching a playoff berth by defeating the New York Yankees in baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
The Orioles secured a spot in the playoffs. Here’s what comes next.
The Orioles are guaranteed at least the third wild card spot but are in position to secure the top spot and home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
Baltimore Orioles' players celebrate after clinching a playoff berth by defeating the New York Yankees in baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Beer chugs, Colton Cowser selfies and other scenes from the Orioles’ playoff celebration
The Orioles pose for a team photo after clinching a playoff spot for the second straight season.
The season hasn’t always gone to plan, but the Orioles are once again in the playoffs
“It’s been a really tough stretch the past couple of months,” outfielder Colton Cowser said. “To be where we’re at with the number of injures we had, I’m just really proud of this group.”
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (6) smiles after singling and scoring a teammate during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards on July 29, 2024.
Orioles get Ryan Mountcastle back for Yankees series, returning another starter from injured list
Mountcastle is an instrumental part of the Orioles offense as a right-handed bat, hitting .265 with a .730 OPS, and infield, where he’s a Gold Glove candidate at first base.
The Orioles are close to a champagne celebration.
Magic number: How the Orioles can clinch a playoff spot Tuesday
The Orioles can clinch a playoff spot this week starting with an upcoming series against the Yankees
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.
The Orioles’ Adley Rutschman can’t beat the throw home on a single by Heston Kjerstad in the fourth inning. Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler fields the ball before tagging Rutschman out.
Orioles run out of comebacks in 6-4, 10-inning loss to Tigers
The Orioles, who would have secured a playoff spot with a win and a Mariners loss, will have to wait another day to try to get into the postseason.
Fans cheer Anthony Santander after his walk-off home run Thursday against the Giants at Camden Yards.
Anthony Santander blasts walk-off home run as desperate Orioles beat the Giants 5-3
The Orioles avoided a sweep and reduced their magic number for clinching a playoff berth to five.
Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (31) grimaces after striking out.
Flailing Orioles muster 5 hits while surrendering 10 runs to Giants
Albert Suárez wasn’t his best — he allowed four runs in 3 1/3 innings — but it was once again the Orioles offense that couldn’t produce
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.
Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish (left) tried putting off surgery with platelet-rich plasma over the offseason, but he is part of the crew rehabilitating in Sarasota, Florida.
Inside the informal support group helping Orioles pitchers deal with elbow injuries
Far away from where their dreams were supposed to play out, injured Orioles pitchers bonded over a long, monotonous summer.
Gunnar Henderson and the Orioles once again struggled with stranding runners and lost 4-2 Sunday to the Detroit Tigers.
Orioles can’t get clutch hits, again, and waste another strong start
Baltimore was 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position.
Baltimore Orioles' Heston Kjerstad, left, is evaluated by a trainer, right, after being hit by a pitch from New York Yankees reliever Clay Holmes during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 12, 2024, in Baltimore.
Orioles activate Heston Kjerstad, Jacob Webb in first round of injury reinforcements
Kjerstad has hit .261 with three home runs in 28 major league games this season.
Corbin Burnes pitched seven shutout innings as the Orioles beat the Tigers 4-2 to even the weekend series.
Hitters show signs of life as Corbin Burnes pitches Orioles to 4-2 win at Detroit
Their magic number to clinch a playoff spot is six.
Jackson Holliday #7 of the Baltimore Orioles heads for the dugout after being called out on strikes during the third inning of the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 13, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.
Orioles avoid being no-hit by Tigers but can’t dodge another brutal loss
Adley Rutschman walked in the eighth inning to break up a perfect game, and Gunnar Henderson tripled with two outs in the ninth of a 1-0 Orioles loss.
A lot would have to go wrong for manager Brandon Hyde and his Orioles to miss the postseason.
The (highly improbable) worst-case scenarios facing the Orioles
The Orioles' strong first half still has set them up with a 99.7% chance of making the playoffs, according to FanGraphs.
Baltimore Orioles General Manager Mike Elias speaks with reporters before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards on July 31, 2024.
Analysis: Looking back at the Orioles’ trade deadline deals
Entering the July 30 deadline with his team sitting at 63-44, Orioles general manager Mike Elias made six major league trades, sending away young talent to bring in players they hoped could help them win now. Just how have these deals played out?
Dean Kremer looked as though he would be headed to the injured list in his previous start. On Friday, he looked unhittable.
Dean Kremer leaves his mark on the Rays as he flirts with a no-hitter in Orioles win
Six days after he was hit on the pitching arm by a line drive, the Orioles starter did not give up a hit until the seventh inning.
Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Eloy Jiménez (72) gives a salute to the crowd during pregame warmups before taking on the Chicago White Sox at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 3, 2024.
Eloy Jiménez is having fun again, and hoping to propel the Orioles to a playoff run
The Orioles needed a spark. And 27-year-old Eloy Jiménez, who needed a fresh start, has tried to be the person to light it.
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