Orioles host Yankees in crucial matchup during playoff push
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:09 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles are set to face the New York Yankees tonight at Camden Yards. Both teams are vying for playoff positioning, with the Yankees holding a strong wild card spot despite struggling since Aaron Judge's injury. The Orioles enter the game with recent momentum, taking three of four from the Tampa Bay Rays. Carlos Rodón makes his return for the Yankees, while Shane Baz aims to reverse his winless streak for the Orioles. The game is underway, and both teams have altered lineups looking to capitalize on recent performances.
- •Orioles coming off three wins against top-ranked Rays.
- •Yankees replace struggling shortstop Anthony Volpe with George Lombard Jr.
- •Carlos Rodón returns from injury for his first start since June 28.
- •Shane Baz seeks to end winless stretch for the Orioles.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Wednesday night Orioles game thread: vs. Yankees, 6:35pm ET
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Tuesday night Orioles game thread: vs. Yankees, 6:35 ET
"No rest for the weary—the Orioles’ playoff push continues with a homestand against New York.
"Samuel Basallo returns to the Baltimore lineup as they look to tie the series with New York
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 10:05 PMWednesday night Orioles game thread: vs. Yankees, 6:35pm ET
Samuel Basallo returns to the Baltimore lineup as they look to tie the series with New York
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 10:09 PMTuesday night Orioles game thread: vs. Yankees, 6:35 ET
No rest for the weary—the Orioles’ playoff push continues with a homestand against New York.
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