The Baltimore Orioles face a critical offseason after being eliminated from the playoffs for the second consecutive year. While their surprising success in 2023 set high expectations, this year's disappointing performance, marked by a lackluster offense, has raised concerns.

With key players like Corbin Burnes and John Means heading into free agency, the Orioles must evaluate their pitching staff. Manager Brandon Hyde emphasized the importance of helping Trevor Rogers regain his form after a rough start. The team is committed to maximizing his potential after trading valuable prospects for him.

The Atlanta Braves’ streak of six consecutive NL East titles came to an end after a narrow 4-3 defeat against the Miami Marlins. The Braves' hopes for a wild-card spot have diminished, with them sitting two games back. Meanwhile, the Marlins continue to struggle but displayed notable performances, with Jake Burger leading offensively.

Valente Bellozo secured the win for Miami, while Atlanta's Charlie Morton faced challenges on the mound. Ozzie Albies returned from injury but couldn’t make an impact. Burger's performance earned him the title of the Marlins’ most valuable player for the upcoming season.

In a thrilling matchup, Jesús Sánchez led the Miami Marlins to an 11-9 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, contributing two doubles and three RBIs to the effort. Despite striking out three times, Shohei Ohtani managed to hit his 48th home run in a bid for a historic season.

The Marlins showcased a strong offensive performance with 15 hits, while Connor Norby made history as the first Marlin to score four runs in a game this season. The Dodgers attempted a comeback but fell short after allowing a pivotal go-ahead double by Sánchez.

Trevor Rogers' stint with the Baltimore Orioles has faced challenges since his acquisition from the Miami Marlins. After struggling in four starts, he was demoted to Triple-A Norfolk to regain form. Despite a rough start, he has shown improvement after making mechanical adjustments, resulting in three consecutive quality starts.

Coaching staff are focusing on enhancing his slider effectiveness while also aiming to boost his fastball velocity, optimistic that these changes will yield better results in the future.

In minor league highlights, several Orioles prospects have excelled, showing promise for the future as they work towards possible MLB call-ups.

Bailey Falter of the Pittsburgh Pirates came close to a no-hitter, allowing just one hit to the Miami Marlins in the seventh inning during their recent matchup.

Despite the single from Jonah Bride, Falter showcased strong performance, striking out five batters and issuing only three walks throughout the game. His season record stands at 7-7 with a 4.45 ERA.