ST. PETERSBURG, Florida- What happened? Albert Suárez pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing just four hits and retiring 13 of the last 14 batters he faced. He left with a 1-0 lead and nobody on in the last of the seventh. Cionel Pérez replaced him and allowed a double and a single to tie the game at 1. Craig Kimbrel walked the leadoff batter in the eighth and eventually … [Read more...] about Kimbrel’s wildness, Pérez’s ineffectiveness, lack of offense lead to Orioles’ 2-1 loss to Rays
Archives for August 2024
Have trades and injuries hurt Orioles’ team chemistry? / MAILBAG
Most weekdays, 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: It’s beginning to feel as though the players the O’s gave up in trades, especially Austin Hays, and lost to injuries (too many to list) have affected team chemistry and … [Read more...] about Have trades and injuries hurt Orioles’ team chemistry? / MAILBAG
RFK Jr. disqualified from New York ballot after judge’s ruling
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been disqualified from appearing on New York's general election ballot after a judge ruled Monday that he falsely claimed a New York residence on his nominating petitions. … [Read more...] about RFK Jr. disqualified from New York ballot after judge’s ruling
Officer seen on video beating handcuffed inmate in back of patrol car fired
Arkansas police officer Joseph Harris has been fired after being caught on video beating a handcuffed inmate in the back of his patrol car, and the police chief says he will refer the case to prosecutors. … [Read more...] about Officer seen on video beating handcuffed inmate in back of patrol car fired
And-Ones: Flagg, In-Season Tourney, Escrow Payments, Broadcasting Deals
Cooper Flagg goes No. 1 overall to the Nets. Dylan Harper is selected No. 2 by the Wizards. Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman has released his latest 2025 mock draft in the aftermath of major AAU tournaments, NBA camps, FIBA competition and the Paris Olympics. It will be difficult for any prospect to recreate the buzz that enveloped Victor Wembanyama in 2023. However, … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Flagg, In-Season Tourney, Escrow Payments, Broadcasting Deals