Orioles struggle as they remain in playoff contention in AL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles are 39-47 entering a matchup against the White Sox. Despite a strong start in 2024, where they were 24 games over.500, the team has faced significant challenges, including a three-game losing streak. Players like Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman are currently underperforming, contributing to a defensive and pitching slump. Team president Mike Elias remains optimistic about a turnaround in the second half of the season. Recent games have featured missed opportunities and player mistakes, frustrating fans who expect better.
- •Orioles are 39-47 before a game against the White Sox.
- •Gunnar Henderson admits to a personal hitting slump.
- •Frustrating losses include close games against the Dodgers and Angels.
- •Team has lost three straight games, raising concerns among fans.
- •Pitching staff's struggles contribute to the team's current performance.
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — The AL is keeping the Orioles in contention, but the fun hasn't returned to Baltimore
"Gunnar Henderson stood in the locker room, his pants covered in dirt, and struggled to explain another hitless day. Henderson was mostly talking about his personal hitting slump, but he could just as easily have been addressing the funk the Orioles have been in as a team for over two years now. Baltimore won the AL East in 2023, and on June 20 of the following year the Orioles were 24 games over .500 after scoring 17 runs in a game at Yankee Stadium.
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