The Baltimore Orioles wrapped up their second homestand of the season with a split showing, taking a series from the San Francisco Giants before dropping one to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The result: a 3–3 stretch that leaves Baltimore at 9–9 through 18 games, sitting at third in the AL East.
The Orioles were able to walk away with a 3-3 home stand winning the series versus the Giants but dropping the series against the Diamondbacks in extra innings.
A seven-game road trip begins in Cleveland on Thursday, but first, a look at this week’s standouts — and one concern — in this edition of The Great, The Good & The Ugly.
THE GREAT: JEREMIAH JACKSON
A former second-round pick signed by Mike Elias as a depth piece in November 2024, Jeremiah Jackson has quickly become one of the Orioles’ early-season revelations.
He has carried over his minor-league production to the majors, building on a 2025 debut season in which he balanced defensive versatility with a steady bat. Now firmly on the roster, Jackson is delivering impact results once again.
Over his last seven games, Jackson has slashed .480/.480/.560 with six extra-base hits, including four home runs, while driving in 10. On the season, he owns a .340/.345/.604 line with four homers and 14 RBIs in 16 games.
His emergence has provided a much-needed spark, complemented by steady defense at second base.
THE GOOD: YENNIER CANO
After an inconsistent 2025, Yennier Cano looks much closer to the dominant reliever the Orioles saw in 2023.
Cano has appeared in four of the O’s last six games, tossing 2.2 perfect innings with four strikeouts. In April, he has yet to allow a hit, run or baserunner across six appearances, a stretch that has significantly lowered his ERA.
For the season, Cano has allowed just three hits over 5.2 innings, posting a 1.59 ERA and 0.53 WHIP. More importantly, his command and confidence have returned, giving Baltimore another reliable late-inning option out of the pen.
THE UGLY: TYLER WELLS
The Orioles hoped Tyler Wells would stabilize the bullpen in his return from Tommy John surgery. Instead, his early-season performance has raised concerns.
Wells has allowed seven runs (six earned) across eight appearances, including four runs over his last three innings of work. Opponents have taken advantage of diminished command, reflected in a .333 BABIP and a career-high 3.38 BB/9.
With a 5.06 ERA and 1.50 WHIP, Wells has yet to rediscover the form that once made him a dependable arm. If those struggles persist, a stint in Triple-A Norfolk to regain command and confidence could become a realistic option.
Baltimore now heads into a demanding stretch against the Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals, looking to break out of the .500 cycle.
Whether that happens may depend on continued production from emerging contributors like Jackson, sustained dominance from Cano and a quick turnaround from Wells.
Tune in next week, when the next edition of The Great, The Good & The Ugly drops.
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