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Rutschman’s second-half struggles were a huge story for 2024 Orioles

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Not long after the disappointing Game 2 loss in the Wild Card Series, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was hit with a question he had grown weary of answering. “The problems Adley had in the second half, can you figure it out at all? That’s all I get asked by people,” Hyde was asked. Hyde wasn’t in the mood to elaborate on the bad second half by Orioles All-Star catcher Adley … [Read more...] about Rutschman’s second-half struggles were a huge story for 2024 Orioles

Should Orioles acquire more left-handed starters? | MAILBAG

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Question: The Orioles have built their park with the deep left field so that left-handed pitchers should have an advantage, yet their rotation is predominantly right-handed and their two big acquisitions this season – Corbin Burnes and Zach Eflin – are both right-handed.  Why don’t they try to sign more left-handed starters to play to their ballpark’s strength? From: Harold … [Read more...] about Should Orioles acquire more left-handed starters? | MAILBAG

Wizards Waive Kira Lewis, Leaky Black

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The Wizards opened two spots on their training camp roster by waiving point guard Kira Lewis and small forward Leaky Black, according to NBA.com’s transactions log. Lewis, 23, was selected by the Pelicans with the 13th pick in the 2020 draft, but he was never able to earn a rotation spot during his three-plus years in New Orleans. That was partly due to injuries, including a … [Read more...] about Wizards Waive Kira Lewis, Leaky Black