Baltimore’s general manager Mike Elias took responsibility for the club’s extended slump and expressed confidence a turnaround was coming.

The Orioles still have a rotation capable of winning a World Series. The starters may not possess the talent to single-handedly propel Baltimore across the finish line, but they could still cross it.

Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez is making encouraging progress back from his injured shoulder muscle, but when he returns — and what role he occupies — remains uncertain with two weeks remaining in the regular season.