Orioles Still Aim for Playoffs | Baltimore Orioles News

Baltimore Orioles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

The Orioles stunned fans by trading star catcher Adley Rutschman to the Red Sox, but don’t panic — they’re not rebuilding. President Mike Elias made it clear: this team still believes in its playoff chances, backed by a deep farm system and a strong current roster. They proved it with a 3-1 win over the Angels, thanks to Pete Alonso’s clutch two-run single and rookie Cade Povich’s six scoreless innings. After a deadline meeting, the message was simple: “You’re still a great team.” With just 2.5 games behind a wild card spot and manager Craig Albernaz calling it a “fifty-game sprint,” the…