After a difficult second half, erratic closer Craig Kimbrel has been designated for assignment by the contending Baltimore Orioles.

Baltimore designated the struggling veteran reliever for assignment, and it’s becoming increasingly clear the team needed to do more to fortify its roster.

The Orioles continued their malaise as they crept toward clinching a playoff spot, losing four of six to the Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants. Here are five things we learned from their week: The Orioles keep finding new versions of rock bottom They had no chance.

BALTIMORE - The skidding Baltimore Orioles lost to the San Francisco Giants, 5-3, Wednesday night at Camden Yards. Mike Yastrzemski homered on the game's first pitch, Michael Conforto also hit a solo shot for the Giants, who took the first two games in the series.

The Baltimore Orioles and San Francisco Giants play on Thursday at 1:05 p.m. ET. Cedric Mullins and Mike Yastrzemski have been on a tear as of late for their respective squads.The Orioles have a

Preview the Sept. 20 matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and Detroit Tigers with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.