Orioles news: O’s fall to bottom of AL East with loss
The Baltimore Orioles have dropped to the bottom of the American League East following a series of losses to the Chicago Cubs.
What happened
The Baltimore Orioles lost to the Chicago Cubs, marking the team's 50th defeat of the season. The result leaves Baltimore at the bottom of the AL East standings.
Coverage from The Baltimore Banner, MASN, ESPN, Bleed Cubbie Blue, and Camden Chat highlights recurring struggles against left-handed starting pitchers. Reports note that the lineup was unable to overcome performances from the Cubs' pitching rotation, specifically citing Matthew Boyd’s effectiveness.
Future updates will track the team's standing in the AL East as they attempt to recover from this current series of losses. Whether adjustments are made to the batting order against left-handed starters remains to be seen.
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Who reported it (6)
- Boyd back to vintage form against O's after injury-riddled season MLB.com · 46d ago
- Orioles lineup bedeviled again by left-handed starter in loss to Cubs The Baltimore Banner · 46d ago
- Cubs win 5-2 and hand Orioles 50th loss (updated) MASN · 46d ago
- Cubs 5-2 Orioles (Jul 7, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 46d ago
- Cubs 4, Orioles 2: Matthew Boyd flashes his 2025 form Bleed Cubbie Blue · 46d ago
- Orioles news: O’s fall to bottom of AL East with loss Camden Chat · 46d ago
Questions people are asking
What is the Orioles' current standing?
Following their recent loss to the Cubs, the Orioles have fallen to the bottom of the AL East.
How many losses have the Orioles recorded?
According to reports from MASN, the team has reached 50 losses on the season.
What challenge did the Baltimore lineup face?
The Baltimore Banner and other outlets report that the team continues to face difficulties when facing left-handed starting pitchers.
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