BALTIMORE- What happened? Moments before the Orioles began their Monday night game against the New York Yankees came the news that infielder Jordan Westburg had gone on the 10-day injured list along with backup catcher Gary Sánchez. It’s been a challenging season for Westburg, who is hitting just .217 with four home runs and six RBIs, and he’s been hurt for much of the season. … [Read more...] about O’Hearn’s homer, Mullins’ catch, Sugano’s strikeouts lead Orioles past Yankees, 4-3
Are Orioles’ core players not as good as advertised? | MAILBAG
Question: Given the collapse of the Orioles’ offense in the second half of 2024, and the offensive struggles so far this season, is it time to consider the possibility that most of the team’s core young players were overrated, and are simply not as good as we thought a year ago? From: Joel Answer: Joel, I think it’s too early for that. Jordan Westburg, whom I think will be an … [Read more...] about Are Orioles’ core players not as good as advertised? | MAILBAG
Orioles’ Hyde on Mountcastle’s struggles: ‘Looks like a guy who’s trying way too hard’; Handley gets his chance
BALTIMORE—Ryan Mountcastle is the Orioles’ designated hitter and batting fourth against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. Mountcastle is hitless in his last 15 at-bats and is hitting just .198 with a .529 OPS. He has just five extra-base hits, and his only home run came on April 12th. He hasn’t driven in a run since April 15th, his fifth of the season. When executive vice … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Hyde on Mountcastle’s struggles: ‘Looks like a guy who’s trying way too hard’; Handley gets his chance
Orioles place Tyler O’Neill on IL with neck injury, recall Dylan Carlson
The Orioles placed outfielder Tyler O’Neill on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with neck inflammation. The move is retroactive to April 24th. O’Neill, who is in a 1-for-22 slump, is hitting .215 with two home runs and 10 RBIs. He missed two games last week with neck discomfort, and last played on Wednesday night in Washington. The Orioles recalled outfielder Dylan Carlson … [Read more...] about Orioles place Tyler O’Neill on IL with neck injury, recall Dylan Carlson
Orioles fail to hit with runners in scoring position in 4-3 loss to Tigers
What happened? For the second time in three games, the Orioles outhit their opponent but failed to produce key hits with runners on base and lost a one-run game. In the first game of a split doubleheader, the Orioles lost to the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, at Comerica Park. The Orioles outhit the Tigers, 11-8, but were just 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position. They’re hitting … [Read more...] about Orioles fail to hit with runners in scoring position in 4-3 loss to Tigers