So when does owner David Rubenstein say, enough is enough? When does he acknowledge that whatever process his Orioles say they trust isn’t working? When does he start demanding changes? The 24-2 Easter embarrassment might have come too soon to start making moves. The sweep in Detroit, culminating with a 7-0 loss, was still in April, and starting pitcher Dean Kremer said you … [Read more...] about Calling the Pen: It’s time for Orioles owner David Rubenstein to assert himself
Peter Schmuck: Fire the manager? The general manager? And what then?
It’s that time of a bad year again. The Orioles are in a tailspin and the natives are understandably restless. Trouble is, there is no short-term solution to the problems that this team is experiencing. There is no magic bullet that will lay low the rest of the competition and allow the Orioles to rise from the ashes of a terrible quarter season. So what happens? The internet … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Fire the manager? The general manager? And what then?
Orioles’ O’Neill out with shoulder injury; Hyde on Rutschman: ‘He’s in a better place’
BALTIMORE—Orioles outfielder Tyler O’Neill, who was in Friday night’s lineup against the Washington Nationals, was scratched because of left shoulder discomfort. He was replaced in the lineup by Ryan O’Hearn. “A couple of days ago in the cage, it got a little sore on him, and I guess this morning, he woke up feeling pretty sore,” manager Brandon Hyde said. O’Neill is hitless in … [Read more...] about Orioles’ O’Neill out with shoulder injury; Hyde on Rutschman: ‘He’s in a better place’
Orioles lose doubleheader to Twins, fall 11 games under .500
BALTIMORE–What happened? The Orioles looked as if they were about to split Wednesday’s doubleheader, and Charlie Morton was going to record his first win. Instead, Yennier Cano (0-3) allowed three runs in the eighth inning and, suddenly, the Orioles had their second doubleheader loss of the season. The Orioles’ 8-6 loss to the Minnesota Twins before 10,169 at Camden Yards was … [Read more...] about Orioles lose doubleheader to Twins, fall 11 games under .500
Has the Orioles’ window for contention closed? | MAILBAG
Question: Are you surprised at how short the window for contention was for the Orioles? Not only is this season a disaster so far but the minor league teams seem to have already been stripped of any true prospects outside of Samuel Basallo. Give us some encouraging news. From: Michael Soldavini Answer: Michael, I wouldn’t say the Orioles’ window for contention has closed. Most … [Read more...] about Has the Orioles’ window for contention closed? | MAILBAG