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MLB·ANALYSIS·July 11, 2026 10:23 PM ET

Orioles tease 'polar bear sighting' in Baltimore

Team's social account teases a wintry surprise.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 121 min read
Post on X
Polar bear sighting in Baltimore! 🐻‍❄️ (via @Orioles) https://t.co/OCLnnlSQIJ Via @MLBONFOX on X

What happened: The Orioles' official account posted about a 'polar bear sighting' in Baltimore on Sunday, sharing an image with no further detail. The post arrived as Baltimore hosts Kansas City, leading the series 2-0 entering the day's game.

Why it matters: Baltimore enters Sunday having won four of its last five meetings with Kansas City, part of a stretch that comes as the club continues evaluating its roster ahead of the trade deadline. The lighthearted post offers a break from those deadline conversations.

By the numbers: The Orioles are 44-51 this season, having won a 6-1 game Saturday and a 5-3 game Friday against Kansas City. The Royals are 38-57 and have lost three straight.

What to watch: Kansas City and Baltimore play again Sunday, with the Orioles favored and the total set at 9.5 runs.

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