BALTIMORE—What happened? Craig Kimbrel left Sunday’s game with an upper back injury after surrendering a two-run home run to Kyle McCann in the ninth inning in the Orioles’ 7-6 loss to the Oakland Athletics. Kimbrel had blown a save in Friday’s 3-2 Orioles’ loss to Oakland in 10 innings, allowing three walks and failing to retire any of the five batters he faced. He entered … [Read more...] about What they’re saying about Craig Kimbrel’s injury and blown save in Orioles’ 7-6 loss to A’s
Archives for April 2024
Orioles’ Mailbag: Could Gunnar Henderson be AL Most Valuable Player?
Every weekday, I’ll be answering at least one Orioles question. If you’d like to submit a question, send it to: Rich@BaltimoreBaseball.com. Questions may be edited for clarity, length and style. Question: Gunnar Henderson’s performance so far this season has been amazing. He has displayed superior speed, power, and defensive skills. I started watching baseball in the late … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Mailbag: Could Gunnar Henderson be AL Most Valuable Player?
Orioles’ Hyde hopes Kimbrel will avoid injured list; Closer is day-to-day with back soreness
BALTIMORE—For now, closer Craig Kimbrel has avoided the injured list. Kimbrel left Sunday’s game with upper back tightness after allowing a two-run home run, which cost the Orioles the win. After issuing a walk on four pitches and the home run that turned a 6-5 lead into a 7-6 loss to the Oakland Athletics, Kimbrel threw another ball, He was visited for the second time by … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Hyde hopes Kimbrel will avoid injured list; Closer is day-to-day with back soreness
Orioles activate Pérez, option Tate
BALTIMORE—The Orioles activated left-handed reliever Cionel Pérez from the 15-day disabled list on Monday and optioned right-hander Dillon Tate to Triple-A Norfolk. Pérez had been on the 15-day injured list with a strained right oblique. He left the Orioles’ game against the Angels on March 30th after facing two batters and was placed on the injured list the next day. “We had … [Read more...] about Orioles activate Pérez, option Tate
Jersey of the Game-Chris Hoiles
One of the most underrated Orioles of recent times, Hoiles caught 10 seasons for the Orioles, 1989-1998, and was best known for his “ultimate grand slam” on May 17th, 1996. Hoiles hit a game-winning grand slam in the bottom of the ninth, giving the Orioles a 14-13 win over Seattle. Jersey Worn by: Grady Kidder Towson, Maryland What’s the story? “Growing up, I thought he was … [Read more...] about Jersey of the Game-Chris Hoiles