BALTIMORE—What happened? Craig Kimbrel came into the ninth looking for his 425th save. That would have passed John Franco and tied him with Boston’s Kanley Jansen for fifth place on the all-time saves list. ‘ Instead, Kimbrel allowed the tying run to score and was fortunate enough to scramble to home plate to tag JJ Bleday on a wide pitch that got away from catcher Adley … [Read more...] about What they’re saying about Craig Kimbrel and Orioles’ 3-2 loss to Athletics
Archives for April 2024
Kyle Bradish is likely to make his next start with the Orioles
BALTIMORE—Despite just three rehab starts, manager Brandon Hyde said on Saturday that right-hander Kyle Bradish, who’s on the 15-day injured list because of a sprained right ulnar collateral ligament, is likely to make his next start with the Orioles. Bradish began his rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie on April 16th, throwing 44 pitches in three innings. He did have a … [Read more...] about Kyle Bradish is likely to make his next start with the Orioles
Jersey of the Game-Mike Devereaux
Mike Devereaux played seven seasons with the Orioles and made some outstanding plays in center field. He may be best known for his game-winning home run against the Angels in Memorial Stadium that may or may not have been fair. Devereaux is a member of the Orioles’ Hall of Fame and has recently been a spring training instructor. Worn by: Greg Boston Ellicott City, … [Read more...] about Jersey of the Game-Mike Devereaux
Irvin’s terrific start, Henderson, Mountcastle, Rutschman homers power Orioles to 7-0 win over Athletics
BALTIMORE—Cole Irvin had his second straight strong start, pitching seven shutout innings, giving up four hits as the Orioles defeated the Oakland Athletics, 7-0, before 28,364 at Camden Yards on Saturday. In his previous start, Irvin pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing just four hits against Kansas City on Sunday. The seven innings were the most he’s pitched for the … [Read more...] about Irvin’s terrific start, Henderson, Mountcastle, Rutschman homers power Orioles to 7-0 win over Athletics
Peter Schmuck: O’s honor beloved ball writer and official scorer Jim Henneman
The plaque on the back wall of the press box at Oriole Park said it all, which was a good thing since longtime Baltimore baseball writer and Camden Yards official scorer Jim Henneman was struggling to find the words to describe what had just transpired. The occasion was the official rededication of what is now known as The Jim Henneman Press Box, which brought friends, family … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: O’s honor beloved ball writer and official scorer Jim Henneman