Chris Bassitt just didn’t have it. Maybe the heat. Maybe just one of those days. He went just 2.1, giving up seven hits, six earned, one walk, with four strikeouts. The Orioles took him deep twice. And the bullpen wasn’t at its best either: Mason Fluharty did well, 1.2 scoreless, two hits and one k.

Orioles closer Félix Bautista has significant swelling in his shoulder, which is hindering the club’s ability to diagnose what’s wrong.

The Orioles are open for business as the trade deadline nears but Felix Bautista is off the market after an update on his injured shoulder.

Tomoyuki Sugano made his 20th major league start today, unsure whether No. 21 will come with the Orioles.Sugano is a trade possibility with the deadline four days away. He didn’t treat this afternoon’s game as an audition for scouts.

Bo Bichette follows up a five-hit performance with a four-hit game against the Orioles, setting a franchise record with nine consecutive at-bats with a hit

Angel Genao has the athleticism for shortstop. Will he outgrow the position? Plus notes on Cooper Ingle, Chase Allsup and Andy Fabian.

The Orioles have multiple roster moves coming that aren’t tied to the trade deadline.Catcher Adley Rutschman is expected to be in Monday night’s lineup against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards, and left-hander Keegan Akin should be in the bullpen.

Cedric Mullins is one of the longest-tenured Orioles. Should the team trade their center fielder at the MLB trade deadline?