Orioles reporter

Jacob Calvin Meyer

Jacob Calvin Meyer has covered the Orioles for The Baltimore Sun since 2023. He started at The Baltimore Sun as a high school sports and news reporter for Sun community publications in Howard County. While he grew up near Baltimore, he made his roots in Pennsylvania, graduating from Waynesburg University in 2017 and working at two small papers before making his way back home. Email him at jameyer@baltsun.com.

The Orioles are bringing in veteran Luis Robert Jr. to bolster their outfield. (Jessie Alcheh/AP)

Instant analysis: Orioles claim Luis Robert Jr. from Mets to bolster OF

August 31, 2026 at 4:14 p.m.

The Orioles are adding a former All-Star to their outfield. How will Luis Robert Jr. impact Baltimore's playoff push?

The Orioles' Pete Alonso tosses his bat after hitting a three-run home run against the Cardinals on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Orioles have another Iron Man in Pete Alonso | ANALYSIS

August 28, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

“Just because you don't feel well doesn't mean you can't play and be effective and still go out there and be at your best,” Alonso said.

Orioles starting pitcher Trevor Rogers allowed six runs in Thursday's 7-5 loss to the Cardinals. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Orioles drop series finale vs. Cardinals, 7-5, fall 3 games back of playoffs

August 27, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

The Orioles took two of three from the Cardinals for Baltimore’s third series win in four tries. However, they’re now in a worse position in the American League wild-card race...

Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday, shown earlier this month against the Rays, made a crucial defensive play in Wednesday's narrow win over the Cardinals. (Terrance Williams/AP)

3 takeaways: Orioles’ Jackson Holliday shows growth with web gem vs. Cardinals

August 27, 2026 at 12:44 a.m.

Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday delivered what is perhaps the best defensive play of his young MLB career late in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Cardinals.

Orioles infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand had four hits in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Cardinals. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Orioles avoid debacle with 8-7 win over Cardinals behind emerging slugger’s clutch hit

August 27, 2026 at 12:51 a.m.

A loss Wednesday after taking a 7-0 lead would’ve been perhaps the Orioles’ worst of the season. Instead, the 8-7 win counts all the same.

Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill, who has improved at the plate in recent months, is headed to the injured list for the 19th time in his career. (Chris O'Meara/AP)

Orioles’ Tyler O’Neill has no regrets about diving catch that caused IL stint

August 26, 2026 at 7:36 p.m.

Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday for a strained rotator cuff in his right shoulder. He has no regrets about play that caused the...

With a commanding lead over the Cardinals in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game, the Orioles took first baseman Pete Alonso out of the game for "precautionary" reasons. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

3 takeaways: Orioles’ Albernaz removed Alonso vs. Cardinals for ‘precautionary’ reasons

August 26, 2026 at 12:45 a.m.

After the Orioles’ eight-run fifth inning that gave them a 12-1 lead over the Cardinals, manager Craig Albernaz pulled first baseman Pete Alonso from the game. Here's why.

Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso, left, is congratulated by first base coach Jason Bourgeois after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning of Tuesday's 13-1 victory over the Cardinals. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Orioles clobber Cardinals, 13-1, behind Holliday’s table-setting, Alonso’s power

August 26, 2026 at 12:47 a.m.

The Orioles' Jackson Holliday and Pete Alonso combined for seven hits and five RBIs in Tuesday's 13-1 blowout of the Cardinals.

Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday, shown earlier this month, has a special attachment to St. Louis. (Gail Burton/AP)

Orioles’ Jackson Holliday returns to ballpark he grew up watching his dad play

August 26, 2026 at 2:36 p.m.

The last time Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday was at Busch Stadium, he had just graduated high school, and his life was about to change forever.

Orioles right fielder Tyler O'Neill, left, reacts after making a diving catch as against the Rays. O'Neill hurt his right shoulder making the play. (Terrance Williams/AP)

Orioles injury updates: Tyler O’Neill to undergo MRI after diving catch

August 25, 2026 at 6:59 p.m.

Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill injured his shoulder on a diving play against the Rays last week and has since been dealing with soreness.

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