The Bat Around-August 30th, 2026- The Playoff Push

The Orioles did exactly what they needed to do, sweeping Oakland while nearly everything else in the Wild Card race broke their way. Baltimore is now just one game behind Cleveland for the final AL Wild Card spot with 25 games to play and three more against the Rockies before the schedule gets tougher. Paul and Zach break down the race and what the Orioles need to do the rest of the way. Plus, can Enrique Bradfield Jr. help the Orioles down the stretch? Why his speed, base running, and elite defense could help Baltimore more than his Triple-A OPS suggests. That and more on The Bat Around!