Baltimore Orioles struggle with pitching while offense finds momentum
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles, currently at 65-69, face pitching challenges as the offense shows improvement late in the season. Key players like Pete Alonso and Coby Mayo contribute to a recent offensive surge, while the bullpen struggles amid injuries, including Keegan Akin and Ryan Helsley. With about a month left, the Orioles remain in the AL Wild Card race, but face tough competition from the Yankees and Red Sox. Manager Craig Albernaz is testing several bullpen options and must address a shaky rotation as they seek to catch the Cleveland Guardians.
- •Orioles have a losing record of 65-69 this season.
- •Offense recently produced 13 and 8 runs in consecutive games.
- •Multiple pitchers, including Ryan Helsley, are injured.
- •The team is targeting a playoff spot amid competition from the Yankees.
- •Manager Craig Albernaz is experimenting with bullpen roles.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Do the Orioles have enough left in the tank to make a run?
"The pitching is flagging just as the offense is starting to fire on all cylinders.
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