What happened: Yahoo MLB reports that most Orioles fans now expect Baltimore to be sellers at the trade deadline. The club has been unable to string together the kind of extended winning streak that would signal a turnaround. The sentiment captures a season that has fallen short of preseason expectations.
Why it matters: At 35-41, the same Orioles who looked strong in April now sit well below .500 with the deadline approaching, raising questions about which veterans could be moved. A sell-off would mark a sharp shift for a franchise that opened the year with higher hopes.
By the numbers: Baltimore is 35-41 this season, averaging 4.6 runs while allowing 5.1 per game. The Orioles have dropped four of their last five and carry a one-game losing streak into Friday's slate.
What to watch: Watch whether Baltimore can mount a run before the deadline; continued losses would strengthen the case for selling off pieces.