Orioles Streaking Toward Wild Card | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

The Orioles are defying the odds, clawing their way into the wild card race despite trading away key players like Adley Rutschman and several pitchers. With three straight wins over the top-ranked Rays, they’ve ignited a “fire under us” mentality in the clubhouse — players admit they’ve struggled with fundamentals but now believe they can make a serious playoff run. Even without their stars, the core remains focused, backed by new additions and standout pitching from Chris Bassitt and Trevor Rogers. With just over a month left, they’ve got everything to play for — and they’re showing they’ve…