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Orioles Open Series, Rangers Add Montgomery, Apple TV+ Stream

8/8/2026

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Orioles Open Series

The Baltimore Orioles open a series at Globe Life Field on Friday, Aug. 7, staying one game behind the third wild-card spot.
The 8:15 p.m. game streams on Apple TV+, which offers a free trial before charging $12.99 per month, while Texas starts Nathan Eovaldi and Baltimore starts Shane Baz.
Baltimore’s lineup lists Gunnar Henderson leadoff, Jackson Holliday third, Tyler O’Neill as DH, after the Orioles dealt catcher Adley Rutschman to Boston.

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Montgomery Activated

Texas Rangers activated left-hander Jordan Montgomery from the 60-day IL and designated Nolan Kingham for assignment.
Montgomery missed 2025 after Tommy John surgery, posted a 3.75 ERA, and his fastball is about 3 mph slower than in 2023.
Manager Skip Schumaker said Montgomery may begin in the bullpen but could replace Cal Quantrill in the rotation on Monday versus the Angels, while analysts note a rotation would fit Cody Bradford.

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Orioles Open Series

The Baltimore Orioles open a series at Globe Life Field on Friday, Aug. 7, staying one game behind the third wild-card spot.
The 8:15 p.m. game streams on Apple TV+, which offers a free trial before charging $12.99 per month, while Texas starts Nathan Eovaldi and Baltimore starts Shane Baz.
Baltimore’s lineup lists Gunnar Henderson leadoff, Jackson Holliday third, Tyler O’Neill as DH, after the Orioles dealt catcher Adley Rutschman to Boston.

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