What happened: Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso noted that it took him many years to understand what his 'superpower' was.
Why it matters: The reflection arrives as Alonso anchors the Baltimore lineup, recently earning unanimous 2026 Most Valuable Oriole honors. He reached the 40-homer mark this year and extended the Orioles' lead with a two-run homer in a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, giving Baltimore a 3-2 series lead.
By the numbers: Baltimore holds a 76-77 record this season, scoring 4.4 runs per game.
What to watch: The Orioles complete the final stretch of the regular season.