Baltimore Orioles lose six straight games to begin September

The Baltimore Orioles have lost their first six games of September, erasing hopes of a late-season ascent following a period where the team reached.500. This slide follows months of team performance below the.500 mark. The current slump has prompted public calls for changes at the top of the organization, specifically targeting general manager Mike Elias and manager Craig Albernaz. Despite these external criticisms, ownership shows no immediate signs of altering the current leadership structure. Attention now shifts to potential roster adjustments for the upcoming season, though those plans face uncertainty due to an expected lack of a new labor agreement. Such labor conditions may restrict the time frame for future free-agent signings and trade activity.

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