Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - News - April 04, 2026 | FOX Sports

Nine observations: There's been plenty to like about the revamped Pirates offense A lack of offense was by far the Pirates’ biggest flaw in 2025. It was unquestionably the deficiency that defined their offseason direction....

APRIL 5 • MLB.COM

O's turn focus to fundamentals & execution amid tough start to '26 PITTSBURGH -- This wasn’t how things were supposed to go for the Orioles. They appeared ready to leave the trials and tribulations experienc...

APRIL 5 • MLB.COM

Chris Bassitt - Another dreadful showing Bassitt (0-2) took the loss Sunday against the Pirates, allowing six runs on six hits and two walks in no innings. He failed to record a strikeout.

Impact Following a disappointing Orioles debut that saw him give up four runs to the Rangers, Bassitt was unable to get back on track. The veteran right-hander exhibited a significant lack of control, launching just 32 of his 62 pitches for strikes while laboring his way through only two frames before Baltimore pulled the plug. It's worth mentioning he did sign with O's fairly late in the offseason, so Bassitt could still be shaking off some rust. He was also hit by a line drive from Oneil Cruz in the second inning Sunday but was able to stay in the game, and his next outing tentatively lines up against the Giants next weekend.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Coby Mayo's stat line doesn't tell the full story, but he needs to change one thing Coby Mayo quickly became the most interesting character in the Orioles camp this spring training after an injury to Jordan Westburg thrust h...

APRIL 5 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Braxton Ashcraft - Fans career-high eight in win Ashcraft (1-1) earned the win Sunday against the Orioles, allowing one run on four hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out eight.

Impact Ashcraft built off an impressive 2026 debut, when he gave up only two runs in six innings versus the Reds. The eight punchouts were a career high for the right-hander, who tossed 54 of his 87 pitches for strikes Sunday, Ashcraft surrendered no walks after walking three his first time out, and he'll be looking to cross the 90-pitch marker for the first time this year in a tough spot versus the Cubs in Chicago for his next scheduled outing.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Bassitt Pulled After Just Two Innings, Orioles Swept by Pirates It wasn't an ideal Easter Sunday for Chris Bassitt and the Baltimore Orioles, who lost 8-2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates to complete a sweep of...

APRIL 5 • SI.COM

Ryan O'Hearn homers and drives in 4 to lift Pirates over Orioles 8-2 for 5th straight win

Ryan O’Hearn homered and matched a career high with four RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 to sweep a three-game series and extend their winning streak...

APRIL 5 • Associated Press