Archives for August 2023

BALTIMORE–The Orioles optioned right-hander Mike Baumann, who lost for the first time in 10 decisions on Tuesday night, to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. Baumann allowed three runs in the 10th inning of the Orioles’ 6-3 loss to Toronto. Baumann is 9-1 with a 3.82 earned-run average in 56 games. Baumann and Yennier Cano lead the Orioles in appearances.  In nine August games, … [Read more...] about Orioles option Baumann to Norfolk, reinstate Voth; Kremer will start instead of Flaherty Wednesday

The Orioles were never going to trade 19-year-old shortstop Jackson Holliday or a few other top-10 prospects to rent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, but it’s still fair to imagine how Baltimore sports fans would be feeling right now if that happened and the news broke that the latter-day Babe Ruth has a torn ulnar collateral ligament and will not pitch again this season. For … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck’s short take: The folly of the trade deadline rental

BALTIMORE–The Orioles reinstated left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe from the 15-day injured list and optioned left-hander Nick Vespi to Triple-A Norfolk. Coulombe, who was on the injured list because of  left biceps tendonitis, was 3-1 with a 2.77 earned-run average and one save. He last pitched on August 5th. He pitched one scoreless inning for Norfolk in a rehab assignment … [Read more...] about Orioles reinstate Coulombe from injured list, option Vespi; Pérez’s success

BALTIMORE–The Orioles announced on Friday that former centerfielder Adam Jones, one of the most accomplished and popular players in their history, would officially retire as an Oriole before their September 15th game against Tampa Bay. The cryptic announcement was near the end of a social media post sent by the club on Friday morning. Jones, who played 11 seasons with the … [Read more...] about Adam Jones to officially retire as an Oriole on September 15th

BALTIMORE–Oriole closer Félix Bautista left Friday’s game in the ninth inning with two outs and two strikes on the Colorado Rockies’ Michael Toglia. After the game, manager Brandon Hyde said Bautista was suffering from “arm discomfort” and was still being evaluated. Danny Coulombe came into the game and threw a third strike to Toglia to preserve a 5-4 win and get the … [Read more...] about Bautista leaves game with arm discomfort