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Pete Alonso named AL Player of the Week as Orioles pursue sweep

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:50 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Pete Alonso named AL Player of the Week as Orioles pursue sweep

Summary

The Baltimore Orioles aim for a four-game sweep against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night after winning three consecutive games. Ahead of the game, MLB announced that Pete Alonso was named the American League Player of the Week. In the past week, Alonso batted.545 with two home runs and five RBIs, helping keep the Orioles in playoff contention. The team currently holds the final Wild Card spot in the AL.

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By the Numbers

•Orioles won three straight games against the Rays.
•Alonso batted.545 with two homers last week.
•Orioles hold the final Wild Card position in the AL.
•Team seeks a fourth consecutive win on Monday.

Latest Updates

12:50 AMYahoo Sports — Baltimore Orioles Announced Pete Alonso News Before Rays Series Finale

What they're saying

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The Baltimore Orioles rallied for three consecutive wins against the AL-leading Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend and will go for the four-game sweep on Monday night. Ahead of first pitch, though, the Orioles, along with MLB, announced some exciting news regarding slugger Pete Alonso. Orioles Announce Alonso News While he’s in his first season […] The post Baltimore Orioles Announced Pete Alonso News Before Rays Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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