Jason La Canfora

Joined: Apr 15, 2026

Jason La Canfora has covered the NFL and MLB for decades and currently covers the Ravens and Orioles for On SI.

May 7, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Cade Povich (37) throws in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

The Orioles desperately need one of their better defenders and most clutch hitters, but the season may be lost for the former first-round pick

May 3, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz (55) makes a pitching change in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

News

Rookie skipper Craig Albernaz implored his team to improve after an 11-4 loss. Will they listen?

May 2, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish (38) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Suspect starting pitching, fielding and situational hitting undermined the Orioles again against the league-leading Yankees

Apr 28, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) pitches in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

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The Orioles pitched, hit and fielded in the first of two against the Astros, then quickly reverted to form in Game 2

Apr 25, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) looks on during the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Opinion

Some of the O's flaws making contact when it matters most and scoring without the long ball and ingrained. A few tweaks the lineup could help, however.

Apr 26, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin (5) scores during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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The Orioles follow a familiar script and slump against another lefty starter, while Kyle Bradish continued to languish on the mound for them

Apr 21, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Shane Baz (34) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Few Major League Baseball teams are as continually unsounds as the Orioles, who got another player picked off and suffered from more mental meltdowns

Apr 20, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (30) celebrates with catcher Samuel Basallo (29) after hitting a grand slam in the twelfth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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The Orioles overcome more flawed fundamentals with a RBIs from rookie Sam Basallo and Dylan Beavers and a 12th inning grand slam from Leody Taveras

Apr 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Trevor Rogers (28) delivers to Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) during the first inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images

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O's drop three of four in Cleveland, again chasing power with men on base and unable to executive fundamental baseball

Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (30) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the fourth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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For the third straight game in this series a Guardians starter made the Orioles look overmatched and baffled, with swing-and-miss marring the start to the season

Apr 11, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) celebrates after hitting a home run during the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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The Baltimore Orioles have plenty to figure out under a rookie manager. So let's take who bats first every night off his hands right now.

Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Shane Baz (34) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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Guardians sensation Parker Messick, in his 11th big league start, took a no hitter into the ninth inning and got plenty of swing and miss along the way.

Jason La Canfora

Joined: Apr 15, 2026

Orioles Battered Rotation Suffers Another Blow As Povich Exits Loss With Elbow Injury

Orioles Remain Patient At The Plate, Win Second Straight

Orioles End Slump With Clutch Hits To Beat Marlins, 9-7

Orioles Besmirch Themselves Again In 12-1 Loss, One Day After Manager Begged For Sound Baseball

Former All Star Jordan Westburg's Season In Doubt After Latest Elbow Setback

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With Orioles At A "Crucial Point" In Young Season, Their Systemic Failures Undo Them Again In New York

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Orioles Are Beatdown Again In The Bronx Across The Board

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Of All The Highs And Lows In Orioles DH Split, Bassitt's Words And Deeds Ring Loudest

Opinion

The Orioles Haven't Hit Consistently In Years, But These 3 Tweaks Could Help

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Struggling Starter, Faulty Fielding And Listless Lineup In Another Orioles Loss

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Orioles Pitchers Combine For Four Wild Pitches, Including On Game-Deciding Play, In Another Troubling Loss

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O's Overcome Gunnar Henderson Being Picked Off Twice In Wild Extra-Inning Win

Rogers Regression, Another Fielding Mishap And 12 More O's Ks In 8-4 Defeat

Orioles Dominated By Another Young Starting Pitcher In 4-2 Defeat

Don't Overthink It, O's - Gunnar Henderson Should Bat Leadoff And Figure Out The Rest

Orioles Lose, 4-2, To Guardians In A Familiar Fashion