On Friday, after the Minnesota Twins had swept the Orioles and left them with a 15-27 record, I wrote that it was time for the Orioles to make changes. On Saturday, after the team left 15 runners on base in a one-run loss to the Washington Nationals, the Orioles announced that manager Brandon Hyde had been fired. Immediate reaction from fans was varied. Overdue. Good riddance. … [Read more...] about Calling the Pen: It never feels good when a good man gets fired
Orioles’ Cowser hopes to play in rehab games soon; O’Neill back on injured list
BALTIMORE—Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser has begun taking batting practice, and he hopes his rehab from his fractured left thumb will allow him to play soon. Cowser fractured the thumb diving into first base in Toronto on March 30th. He’s on the 60-day injured list and isn’t eligible to return until May 30th. “Knew what the injury was, and the only thing that could heal it … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Cowser hopes to play in rehab games soon; O’Neill back on injured list
Orioles designate Kyle Gibson for assignment, recall Kade Strowd from Norfolk
BALTIMORE—After four starts, the Orioles have ended Kyle Gibson’s time with the team. Gibson was signed to a one-year $5.25 million contract on March 21st as spring training was nearing its end. The Orioles recalled 27-year-old right-hander Kade Strowd from Norfolk. Strowd was recalled on April 28th for one game but did not pitch. He is 1-1 with a 7.47 ERA with a save in 13 … [Read more...] about Orioles designate Kyle Gibson for assignment, recall Kade Strowd from Norfolk
Orioles lose 6th straight as Eflin allows 4 homers in 10-4 loss to Nationals
BALTIMORE–What happened? Tony Mansolino had a rough time sleeping after his first game as Orioles interim manager. “When my bedroom’s messy, I have a hard time sleeping, any type of clutter. The clutter between my ears definitely kept me up,” he said. Mansolino’s second game wasn’t any easier than his first. The 10-4 loss to the Washington Nationals before 37,264 at Camden … [Read more...] about Orioles lose 6th straight as Eflin allows 4 homers in 10-4 loss to Nationals
Orioles leave 15 on base as freefall continues in 4-3 loss to Nationals
BALTIMORE–What happened? The Orioles had scoring chance after scoring chance, failing to convert on most of them. They left 15 runners on base and scored just three runs on 14 hits. They also struck out 14 times. Closer Félix Bautista (0-1) was beaten to first base on an infield hit by Nasim Nuñez, allowing Jose Tena to score the go-ahead run in the ninth, and the Orioles … [Read more...] about Orioles leave 15 on base as freefall continues in 4-3 loss to Nationals