Rays vs Orioles Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jul. 18
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The Baltimore Orioles have regressed from back-to-back postseason appearances and reportedly are now looking to sell pieces, including their All-Star closer, at the deadline.
Breaking up is hard to do, but the Baltimore Orioles have no choice. That became evident last weekend when the Orioles were shut out to end the first half.
The deal could signal a sweeping series of sell moves by the O's, who now have seven picks in the top 100 on Sunday.
The Baltimore Orioles have selected right-hander Elvin Rodriguez off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers and optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Norfolk.
After trailing 6-0 in the second inning, the Orioles roared all the way back to win 22-8 on Friday in a historic rout against the Rays.
This summer, the Rays partnered with Sarasota-native and professional skateboarder Jake Ilardi to expand the brand of the franchise to help tell the story of the Tampa Bay Area.
Bryan Baker, who was making his Rays debut after being traded by the Orioles, surrendered all three Boston runs in the seventh.
The Orioles' Gary Sánchez celebrates after hitting a single during the third inning Friday against the Rays. Sánchez finished 4-for-5 with four RBIs, including the go-ahead homer in the fifth.
The Baltimore Orioles traded right-handed reliever Bryan Baker to AL East rival Tampa Bay on Thursday in exchange for the 37th overall pick in the 2025 MLB amateur draft,