Starting pitcher Dean Kremer said you can’t lose a season in April after the Tigers swept the Orioles this past weekend in Detroit. Infielder Ramón Urías said the Orioles were still bringing energy in a 7-0 mismatch that completed the sweep and the Orioles’ humiliation. Kremer has math on his side, although the Orioles’ 10-17 record is, at the least, a concern if not a crisis … [Read more...] about Calling the Pen: Orioles need someone to take the lead before it’s too late
Should Orioles make Akin a starter? | MAILBAG
Question: Seeing the success of a couple of other relievers-turned-starters this year and the dearth of starters available to the Orioles, have they considered stretching Keegan Akin out? He seems to have matured as a pitcher and seeing the state of the rotation, couldn’t do any worse. Seems to be worth a look. From: Mike Webb Answer: Mike sent this in on Saturday morning … [Read more...] about Should Orioles make Akin a starter? | MAILBAG
Gibson will start Tuesday for Orioles; Injury updates on Bradish, Eflin, Kittredge, Westburg and more
BALTIMORE—Kyle Gibson will start for the Orioles on Tuesday night against the New York Yankees. Manager Brandon Hyde said that the 37-year-old right-hander’s back was feeling better. Gibson hasn’t pitched since April 20th when he threw five innings, allowing two runs on one hit for High-A Aberdeen. “I hope he can bring a lot of things,” Hyde said. “I know one thing: He’s going … [Read more...] about Gibson will start Tuesday for Orioles; Injury updates on Bradish, Eflin, Kittredge, Westburg and more
Orioles place Westburg, Sánchez on 10-day injured list, add Handley, Rivera to roster
BALTIMORE—The Orioles list of sidelined players grew on Monday when they added two more players to the injured list — infielder Jordan Westburg and catcher Gary Sánchez. Both were placed on the 10-day IL. Westburg is on the injured list with a left hamstring strain retroactive to Sunday. Sánchez’s injury is right wrist inflammation. Westburg is hitting .217 with four home runs … [Read more...] about Orioles place Westburg, Sánchez on 10-day injured list, add Handley, Rivera to roster
Should Orioles’ change their coaching staff? | MAILBAG
Question: As a loyal Orioles fan, at this point, I believe they should fire the pitching and hitting coaches. Neither the pitchers nor the hitters are performing like they have in the past. The coaches are there to give advice on what the players need to do to improve. It is not working so either the coaches are not doing that or the players are not doing it. Either way it is … [Read more...] about Should Orioles’ change their coaching staff? | MAILBAG