AL East
Baltimore Orioles
Oriole Park at Camden Yards · Baltimore
The Baltimore Orioles are a Major League Baseball team in the American League East division.
AL East Rivalry
Orioles–Red Sox
Long-running AL East rivals
Baltimore and Boston have been American League East opponents since the Orioles' modern franchise arrived in 1954, building a steady division rivalry over seven decades. It is defined by lopsided history in Boston's favor, sharpened by memorable spoiler games.
The Rivalry
The modern Orioles-Red Sox rivalry dates to 1954, when the St. Louis Browns relocated to Baltimore and the reborn franchise began competing against the long-established Red Sox. The two have been divisional opponents ever since, sharing the AL East from its 1969 creation. Boston has historically held the upper hand, leading the all-time series by a wide margin. Still, the rivalry has produced unforgettable flashpoints — most famously Baltimore's role as spoiler on the final night of 2011, when the Orioles ended Boston's playoff hopes. The matchup runs hot because of geography, with the cities a short trip apart on the Northeast corridor. Recent Baltimore contenders have given the series fresh competitive bite.
What's at Stake
As an AL East rivalry, every Orioles-Red Sox series feeds into one of baseball's most demanding divisions. The clubs have never met in the postseason, so the regular season holds the rivalry's full weight. The short Baltimore-to-Boston trip up I-95 means visiting fans travel in force. With Baltimore fielding strong young teams recently, head-to-head results again carry October consequences.
Famous Moments
- 1954 — The relocated Baltimore Orioles began play in the American League, opening their long divisional history with Boston.
- 2011 — Baltimore beat Boston 4-3 on the regular season's final night, with Robert Andino's walk-off hit eliminating the Red Sox from playoff contention.
- 2013 — Boston won 97 games and the World Series, capping a season in which the AL East ran through Baltimore and Boston.
- 2023 — Baltimore won 101 games and its first AL East title since 2014.
The Two Teams
Plan the Trip
An Orioles-Red Sox series is a Northeast baseball pilgrimage. Baltimore's Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the pioneering retro ballpark beside the Inner Harbor, pairs naturally with Boston's Fenway Park, the oldest stadium in the majors and home of the Green Monster. The roughly 400-mile I-95 trip — or a quick train or flight — makes a two-city ballpark journey straightforward.
Frequently Asked Questions: Orioles–Red Sox
The two teams first met in 1954. Baltimore and Boston have been American League East opponents since the Orioles' modern franchise arrived in 1954, building a steady division rivalry over seven decades. It is defined by lopsided history in Boston's favor, sharpened by memorable spoiler games.
As an AL East rivalry, every Orioles-Red Sox series feeds into one of baseball's most demanding divisions. The clubs have never met in the postseason, so the regular season holds the rivalry's full weight. The short Baltimore-to-Boston trip up I-95 means visiting fans travel in force. With Baltimore fielding strong young teams recently, head-to-head results again carry October consequences.
Yes — as AL East division rivals they face off many times across the 2026 MLB season.
Baltimore Orioles host at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore; Boston Red Sox play at Fenway Park in Boston.
