Orioles closer Jorge Lopez is looking forward to the 2022 MLB All-Star Game. "It means a lot, and it's an honor, for sure," Lopez said, "to be part of this organization and represent not only this organization but Puerto Rico and my family, where they’ve been giving me a lot." The post Orioles Closer Jorge Lopez Ready To Shine At MLB All-Star Game appeared first on PressBox. … [Read more...] about Orioles Closer Jorge Lopez Ready To Shine At MLB All-Star Game
Archives for July 2022
Jim Henneman: Charting The Long Road To Baseball Hall Of Fame
Jim Henneman checks in with some thoughts at the All-Star break, from the amateur draft to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The post Jim Henneman: Charting The Long Road To Baseball Hall Of Fame appeared first on PressBox. … [Read more...] about Jim Henneman: Charting The Long Road To Baseball Hall Of Fame
Orioles complete draft, take 7 more pitchers
The Orioles continued their trend of selecting pitchers with interesting back stories on the third and final day of the draft on Tuesday. After selecting five pitchers with their eight picks on Monday, they took seven more, including three with their first three selections of the day. “We really liked our options as far as pitching especially on Day 2 and Day 3 of the draft,” … [Read more...] about Orioles complete draft, take 7 more pitchers
Recapping Orioles’ pitching-heavy draft; López’s short, efficient All-Star Game appearance
Even though the Orioles chose acclaimed high school shortstop Jackson Holliday with the first overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft, it might be remembered as the one when general manager Mike Elias finally took more pitchers than any other position. In 2019, in Elias’ first draft and the last one to feature 40 rounds, the Orioles took 41 players, 18 of them pitchers. … [Read more...] about Recapping Orioles’ pitching-heavy draft; López’s short, efficient All-Star Game appearance
Stanton, Buxton HRs lead AL over NL for 9th straight All-Star Game win
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Giancarlo Stanton homered in his Dodger Stadium homecoming, Byron Buxton followed with another drive and the American League won its ninth straight All-Star Game, beating the National League 3-2 on Tuesday night. Fans rooting for a tie score after nine innings so they could see a first-time home run derby decide it instead of extra innings didn't get their … [Read more...] about Stanton, Buxton HRs lead AL over NL for 9th straight All-Star Game win