MLB Game Preview: Baltimore Orioles (37-42) vs. Los Angeles Angels (32-47)

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Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA

First Pitch: 6:38 PM PT / 9:38 PM ET

Probables: BAL — Kyle Bradish (RHP) vs LAA — Caden Aldegheri (LHP)

VENUE: ANGEL STADIUM OF ANAHEIM

Location: 2000 E Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA

Dimensions: 347 LF, 396 CF, 350 RF

Park Factors:

Slightly pitcher‑friendly

Suppresses HRs to center

Plays neutral in warm weather

Surface: Grass

Angel Stadium plays fair in June evenings — not a launching pad, but not a dead zone either.

WEATHER FORECAST (as of 6/22 AM)

Temperature: 78°F at first pitch

Wind: 6–9 mph out to right field

Humidity: 52%

Chance of Rain: <5%

Impact: Slight hitter’s boost — warm air + light wind out

INJURY REPORT

Baltimore Orioles

Adley Rutschman — ACTIVE (rest day Sunday, fully available)

Gunnar Henderson — ACTIVE (minor ankle soreness, probable)

Cedric Mullins — OUT (hamstring)

John Means — OUT (elbow)

Danny Coulombe — OUT (biceps)

Los Angeles Angels

Mike Trout — OUT (back surgery)

Anthony Rendon — OUT (shoulder)

Logan O’Hoppe — ACTIVE (hand soreness, expected to play)

Reid Detmers — OUT (forearm)

Carlos Estévez — ACTIVE (available)

STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP

Kyle Bradish — RHP, Orioles

2026 Season:

Record: 5–5

ERA: 3.61

WHIP: 1.18

K/BB: 82/24

Last 5 Starts: 3.20 ERA, 1.14 WHIP

Scouting Notes:

Heavy slider usage, elite command

Angels rank bottom‑third vs RHP in OPS

Bradish’s road ERA (3.48) nearly identical to home

Vulnerable to left‑handed power — Moniak, Schanuel key threats

Matchup Edge: Strong

Caden Aldegheri — LHP, Angels

2026 Season:

Record: 2–6

ERA: 4.89

WHIP: 1.39

K/BB: 54/26

Last 5 Starts: 5.12 ERA, 1.42 WHIP

Scouting Notes:

Sinker/slider lefty with inconsistent command

Orioles rank top‑10 vs LHP in OPS

Baltimore’s right‑handed bats (Mountcastle, Westburg, Santander) match up well

Struggles to put hitters away when behind in counts

Matchup Edge: Disadvantage

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

Baltimore Orioles (37–42)

Last 10: 5–5

Road Record: 17–22

Run Differential: –9

Trend: Pitching improving, offense inconsistent

Strength: Strong top‑of‑order production

Weakness: Outfield depth without Mullins

Los Angeles Angels (32–47)

Last 10: 3–7

Home Record: 15–25

Run Differential: –63

Trend: Offense struggling without Trout

Strength: Young hitters showing flashes

Weakness: Rotation instability + bullpen volatility

SERIES HISTORY

2024–2026 Combined: Orioles lead 10–6

At Angel Stadium: Orioles have won 5 of last 7

Bradish vs Angels: 3.20 ERA in 3 career starts

Aldegheri vs Orioles: First career start

BETTING TRENDS

Baltimore

6–3 in last 9 vs losing teams

Under is 5–2 in last 7

Bradish starts: Orioles are 8–6

Los Angeles

2–8 in last 10 home games

Over is 6–4 in last 10

Aldegheri starts: Angels are 3–8

Head‑to‑Head

Orioles have covered RL in 6 of last 8

Under has hit in 4 of last 6

GAME ODDS

Baltimore Orioles            – 155

Los Angeles Angels         9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 21, 2026

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