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Every front office is under the microscope at this time of year. But certain executives face more pressure to deliver than ever before.

The Baltimore Orioles need pitching. Not having a viable starting rotation and bullpen has been a major reason why this team has performed in such a disappointing manner, with the idea of them competing for a World Series championship and division title ending virtually as soon as the season began.

Ramón Laureano’s been here before. In 2023, he spent most of July navigating around trade rumors before he was eventually designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics, then ended up being claimed by the Cleveland Guardians.

The Orioles are the -238 favorites on the money line (risk $238 to win $100) in the latest Orioles vs. Athletics odds from Caesars Sportsbook with Oakland listed as the +192 underdog.

CLEVELAND — José Ramírez had a three-run homer in the first inning, Brayan Rocchio delivered a two-run single in the seventh and the Cleveland Guardians pulled away for a 10-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.

The Orioles’ Ryan Mountcastle scores a run past Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers in the 10th inning of Saturday’s game. While the Orioles are no longer rebuilding, their payroll looks ...

I t’s not often that the Orioles play in a ballpark and city for the first time in franchise history, but they’ll have that honor this weekend when they take on the No City Athletics in ...

Orioles, Athletics match streaks in series opener. By Field Level Media. July 5, 2024 1:02 PM UTC Updated July 5, 2024. July 5 - Two impressive streaks will be on the line Friday ...