​The MLB regular season is at its midpoint, as most teams have played just over half of their 162 games, and the All-Star break has arrived. And for the Baltimore Orioles, it’s been an up and down season.The Orioles currently sit five games below .500, with their 46-51 record currently placing them fourth in the AL East. But they are still in range of a potential Wild Card spot if they can turn things around in the second half of the season.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAs per usual, there are plenty of former Delmarva Shorebirds who have contributed to the Baltimore Orioles this season. And that includes their lone All-Star this season, catcher Adley Rutschman.Here is a roundup of how key former Delmarva Shorebirds are currently performing in the major leagues for the Baltimore Orioles:Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Bassallo (29) and designated hitter Adley Rutschman (35) celebrate after Bassallo scores a homer in the third inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Friday, July 3, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.The lone All-Star for the Orioles this season, catcher Adley Rutschman played for the Shorebirds for a short time after he was drafted by the Orioles in 2019. Now in 2026, Rutschman is a three-time All-Star in the MLB.Recognized as one of the best catchers in baseball, he has bounced back from an injury-plagued 2025 season, with improvements across the board in his hitting stats.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Orioles signed Pete Alonso during the offseason this past winter, in hopes of bringing his power hitting into the Baltimore lineup. Alonso has done that, as the former New York Met is currently leading the Orioles in home runs this season. But just behind him on the team’s home-run leaderboard are two former Shorebirds.Following Alonso’s 21 home runs are Gunnar Henderson with 17 and Samuel Basallo with 16. Henderson played for Delmarva in 2021, and became a Rookie of the Year winner win he made it to the majors. Basallo joined the Orioles organization in 2021, and during his time with the Shorebirds in 2023, Basallo won the Carolina Leage MVP award.Jackson Holliday, Adley Rutschman and Gunar Henderson.One of the big surprise success stories for the Orioles in 2026 has been the performance of young pitcher Brandon Young, who made his debut for Baltimore in 2025. Young leads the Orioles with 7 wins this season. Young played for Delmarva in 2021 and 2023.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhile players like Henderson, Basallom Young and Rutschman have starred, they are not the only former Shorebirds who have contributed to the Orioles this season. Current Orioles who have played at Perdue Stadium in Salisbury as a Shorebird includes:The MLB Futures games took place over the weekend to kick off the All-Star festivities in Philadelphia, and two members of the Orioles were apart of the game.Orioles top prospect Joseph Dzierwa pitched in the game, and another