Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (August 05, 2026)

Baltimore is fighting for its playoff life, and the Angels are in the middle of a sell-off — which makes this matchup more interesting than the records suggest. The Orioles sit 2½ games behind the final AL wild card spot, and every game from here carries real weight. They’ve gone 5-5 over their last ten, a middling stretch that has kept them in the conversation without separating them from the pack. Coming off a shutout loss to Philadelphia, Baltimore needs a bounce-back performance at home.

Los Angeles has dropped eight of its last nine games and is clearly in transition, having already moved pieces ahead of the trade deadline. But the Angels still have players worth watching. Nolan Schanuel is hitting .275 with 95 hits, and Zach Neto has 19 home runs and 14 stolen bases — a combination of power and speed that can hurt any pitching staff on a given night. For Baltimore, Pete Alonso continues to anchor the lineup with 23 home runs and 71 RBI, and Gunnar Henderson has reached 100 hits on the season despite a .217 average that suggests more production may be coming.

Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles Game Information

Game Date: August 05, 2026
Game Time: 06:35 PM ET
TV Channel: Angels Broadcast Television – ABTV2LV, MASN, and MLB.TV – Los Angeles Angels
Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Baltimore sits 12 games back in the division but remains within striking distance of the AL wild card, making home games against a depleted Angels club critical to any postseason push. The Orioles activated Ryan Helsley from the injured list this week, though he carries a D60 designation — his availability adds depth to a bullpen that will need to protect leads. Los Angeles, 15 games back and going nowhere in the standings, is nonetheless playing out the string with young pieces who have something to prove. That dynamic — a team fighting for October against a team auditioning for next year — gives this game a genuine edge.

Baltimore Orioles Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 55-58
Home Record: 31-29
Away Record: 24-29
Division Record: 16-9
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .487

Los Angeles Angels Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 43-70
Home Record: 25-33
Away Record: 18-37
Division Record: 6-15
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .381

Stat Leaders

Baltimore Orioles (55-58, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Blaze Alexander, 0.312
RBI Leader: Pete Alonso, 71 RBI
Home Run Leader: Pete Alonso, 23 HR
Runs Leader: Pete Alonso, 68 Runs
Hits Leader: Pete Alonso, 106 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Leody Taveras, 10 SB
ERA Leader: Yennier Cano, 2.10 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Kyle Bradish, 117 K
Wins Leader: Brandon Young, 8 W
Saves Leader: Ryan Helsley, 8 SV

Los Angeles Angels (43-70, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Omar Martinez, 0.333
RBI Leader: Jo Adell, 62 RBI
Home Run Leader: Zach Neto, 19 HR
Runs Leader: Zach Neto, 73 Runs
Hits Leader: Jo Adell, 101 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Zach Neto, 14 SB
ERA Leader: Samy Natera Jr., 2.28 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Reid Detmers, 145 K
Wins Leader: José Soriano, 9 W
Saves Leader: Jordan Romano, 4 SV

What to Watch For

On the Baltimore side, Cade Povich delivered six scoreless innings against the Angels in a recent outing, establishing himself as a pitcher capable of controlling this matchup. Shane Baz has been the Orioles’ most consistent starter, posting a 3.86 ERA with 111 strikeouts and four wins. If Baltimore’s rotation can stabilize, the offense around Alonso — 23 home runs, 71 RBI, 106 hits — gives them a legitimate middle-of-the-order threat every night.

For the Angels, Walbert Ureña stands out as a genuine bright spot: a 2.54 ERA and 95 strikeouts with seven wins make him one of the more quietly effective starters in the AL. Wade Meckler is hitting .303, and Vaughn Grissom has 47 RBI and 64 hits, providing lineup depth that doesn’t always get attention. José Soriano, who leads the Angels with nine wins, was pulled as a precaution in his last start — his status bears watching as Los Angeles manages its roster through the deadline period. With the bullpen reshuffled following recent trades, Luke Murphy joins a relief corps that will be tested against a Baltimore lineup hungry to get back on track.

Baltimore Orioles Injury Report

Blaze Alexander – Hand (D10) – The Baltimore Orioles placed INF Blaze Alexander on the 10-day injured list.
Samuel Basallo – Shoulder (D10) – The Baltimore Orioles placed C Samuel Basallo on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder inflammation.
Keegan Akin – Elbow (D60) – The Baltimore Orioles transferred LHP Keegan Akin from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to left elbow discomfort.
Ryan Helsley – Elbow (D60) – The Baltimore Orioles transferred RHP Ryan Helsley to the 60-day injured list.
Chris Bassitt – Back (D60) – The Baltimore Orioles transferred RHP Chris Bassitt from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to low back discomfort.
Ryan Mountcastle – Foot (D60) – The Baltimore Orioles said on Friday (Jul. 31) that INF Ryan Mountcastle pulled an oblique earlier this week and will now miss a couple more months.
Jordan Westburg – UCL (D60) – Westburg will miss the remainder of the 2026 season according to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner.
Zach Eflin – Elbow (D60) – The Baltimore Orioles transferred RHP Zach Eflin from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow discomfort.
Colin Selby – Shoulder (D60) – The Baltimore Orioles placed RHP Colin Selby on the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation.
Félix Bautista – Shoulder (D60) – The Baltimore Orioles placed RHP Félix Bautista on the 60-day injured list.

Los Angeles Angels Injury Report

Sebastián Rivero – Hand (D10) – The Los Angeles Angels placed C Sebastián Rivero on the 10-day injured list due to left hamate fracture.
Yusei Kikuchi – Shoulder (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels transferred LHP Yusei Kikuchi to the 60-day injured list due to left shoulder inflammation.
Jack Kochanowicz – Elbow (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels transferred RHP Jack Kochanowicz from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to surgery.
Anthony Rendon – Hip (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels placed INF Anthony Rendon on the 60-day injured list.
Yoán Moncada – Knee (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels transferred INF Yoán Moncada to the 60-day injured list with right knee inflammation.
Robert Stephenson – Elbow (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels placed RHP Robert Stephenson on the 60-day injured list due to a ligament and flexor repair surgery on his right elbow.

Baltimore Orioles Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 05, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels
August 06, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels
August 07, 2026 at Texas Rangers
August 08, 2026 at Texas Rangers
August 09, 2026 at Texas Rangers
August 10, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
August 11, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
August 12, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
August 14, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays
August 15, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays

Los Angeles Angels Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 05, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
August 06, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
August 07, 2026 at Miami Marlins
August 08, 2026 at Miami Marlins
August 09, 2026 at Miami Marlins
August 10, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
August 11, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
August 12, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
August 13, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
August 14, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals

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