Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles Picks and Prediction for Saturday, May 9, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Athletics visit the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday at 4:05 PM ET on MLB.TV. The Athletics are 19-18 and first in the AL West, while Baltimore is 17-21 and fourth in the AL East. The A’s beat Philadelphia 12-1 in their most recent game, while the Orioles lost 4-3 to Miami. This is the second game of a three-game series between the teams. Build your bankroll with our free MLB picks.
Athletics Producing Consistent Offense During Strong Stretch
The Athletics are coming off a dominant 12-1 win over Philadelphia and have won three of their last five games. The A’s rebounded well after back-to-back losses earlier in the Phillies series, scoring 19 runs across its last two victories. The Athletics have also played better away from home recently, which has helped keep them on top of the AL West standings.
The A’s are hitting .251 with a .327 on-base percentage and .407 slugging percentage, producing 165 runs on 317 hits. Shea Langeliers continues to lead the offense with a .338 average, 11 home runs, and 20 RBI while carrying a 1.031 OPS. Jacob Wilson is batting .291 with 44 hits, and Jeff McNeil has added a .309 average. Carlos Cortes has also provided production with a .373 batting average and four home runs. The Athletics have totaled 43 home runs and 106 extra-base hits this season, giving the lineup steady power production.
Pitching remains less reliable than the offense. The Athletics enter with a 4.57 ERA and 1.46 WHIP while allowing a .255 opponent batting average. The Athletics have issued 161 walks while recording 291 strikeouts, and the inability to consistently limit baserunners has led to problems in extending innings. Even with strong recent outings from the rotation, allowing too many runs remains an area of concern against productive offenses.
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Injuries: Max Muncy, 10-Day IL, Denzel Clarke, 10-Day IL, Gunnar Hoglund, 60-Day IL
Orioles Looking for More Consistency
Baltimore is coming off a 4-3 loss to Miami and has split its last four games. The Orioles bounced back from consecutive losses against the Yankees with back-to-back wins over the Marlins before dropping the series finale. Baltimore has struggled to maintain momentum, particularly against stronger offensive teams.
The Orioles are hitting .235 with a .321 on-base percentage and .387 slugging percentage, producing 174 runs on 296 hits. Taylor Ward leads the team with a .278 average and .429 OBP, while Gunnar Henderson has hit nine home runs with 20 RBI. Jeremiah Jackson leads Baltimore with 24 RBI, and Adley Rutschman is batting .313 with four home runs despite missing time earlier this season. Baltimore has produced 40 home runs and continues to rely heavily on extra-base hits for offense.
Pitching has been a major concern. The Orioles have a 4.83 ERA and 1.48 WHIP while allowing a .269 opponent batting average, one of the weaker marks in the league. Baltimore has allowed 55 home runs and issued 150 walks through 38 games. While the staff has recorded 310 strikeouts, the inability to control innings has contributed heavily to the team’s losing record.
Injuries: Luis Vazquez, 7-Day IL, Keagan Gillies, 7-Day IL, Trevor Rogers, 15-Day IL, Will Robertson, 7-Day IL, Cade Povich, Day-To-Day
Pitching Matchup
Athletics – Aaron Civale
Civale is 3-1 with a 2.95 ERA and 1.34 WHIP over 36.2 innings. The right-hander has allowed 39 hits with 27 strikeouts and only 10 walks while giving up four home runs. In his last start against Cleveland, he allowed one earned run over six innings.
Baltimore Orioles – Shane Baz
Baz is 1-3 with a 4.99 ERA and 1.54 WHIP across 39.2 innings. The right-hander has allowed 45 hits with 33 strikeouts and 16 walks. In his most recent outing against the Yankees, he gave up five earned runs and walked five batters over 5.2 innings.
Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles Spread Pick
The Athletics have the advantage due to stronger recent offensive production and a more reliable starting pitching matchup. The Athletics have been generating runs consistently, and Civale has done a better job limiting runs than Baz. Baltimore’s pitching staff continues to allow too many baserunners and home runs, which creates difficult situations against a lineup with multiple power threats. With playing better baseball over the past week, the Athletics are in a position to win and cover.
Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles Over/Under Pick
This matchup will cash over because both bullpens and overall pitching staffs have struggled to limit scoring. The Athletics have been productive offensively during their recent stretch, while Baltimore continues to allow too many baserunners. Even if Civale delivers another solid outing, the later innings could create scoring opportunities for both teams.
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