WASHINGTON – When a good team is in a bad way, there are no easy answers. If there were, there wouldn’t be any struggling hitters or four-inning starting pitchers. The Orioles unfortunately have plenty of both and there’s not a lot the coaches and analytics people can do about that other than look for mechanical fixes and try to figure out what kind of motivational approach … [Read more...] about Do the Orioles need their heads examined or what?
Orioles-Tigers game rained out; Split doubleheader on Saturday
The Orioles-Tigers Friday night game at Detroit’s Comerica Park has been postponed by rain. The game will be made up as part of a split-doubleheader on Saturday. It’s the second rainout of the season for the Orioles. Saturday’s first game will begin at 1:10 p.m. The second game will start at 6:10 p.m. Brandon Young, who was scheduled to start on Friday night, is the Game 1 … [Read more...] about Orioles-Tigers game rained out; Split doubleheader on Saturday
Tomoyuki Sugano talks about life with Orioles, the U.S.
By all accounts, Tomoyuki Sugano has made an excellent adjustment to Major League Baseball. After 12 successful seasons in Japan, the 35-year-old right-hander is 2-1 with a 3.54 ERA in five starts. Sugano also seems to be making himself comfortable in the United States and in learning the language. In an interview this week, while he was assisted by his translator, Yuto … [Read more...] about Tomoyuki Sugano talks about life with Orioles, the U.S.
Who should Orioles fans be mad at? | MAILBAG
Question: I can’t be the only one to ask who fans should be more upset with. Brandon Hyde and the players are doing what they can with what they’ve been handed. I’m worried no one is going to want to come here to play. From: Robin Powell Answer: Robin, as you might expect I received lots of emails and messages from fans who are upset. Many are upset with Mike Elias, and others … [Read more...] about Who should Orioles fans be mad at? | MAILBAG
O’Neill out with neck discomfort, Mateo in lineup for Orioles’ finale against Nationals
WASHINGTON—With left-hander MacKenzie Gore starting for the Nationals on Thursday night, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has a unusual lineup with Jorge Mateo starting at second base, Ramón Laureano in right field and left-handers Ryan O’Hearn as designated hitter and Heston Kjerstad in left field. The left-hand hitting Jackson Holliday isn’t in the lineup nor is Ramón Urias, who … [Read more...] about O’Neill out with neck discomfort, Mateo in lineup for Orioles’ finale against Nationals