Orioles manager Brandon Hyde kept his cool after Sunday’s ridiculous 24-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, summing things up with a classic bit of understatement. “It’s not what you want to do on Easter Sunday in front of your home crowd,’’ he said. “You want to compete.” Hyde also used the word “embarrassing” in reference to the presence of position players Jorge Mateo and Gary … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: We can only hope the Orioles hit rock bottom on Sunday
Orioles designate Blewett for assignment after activating Brandon Young
BALTIMORE—Brandon Young is making his major league debut on Saturday. He was recalled from High-A Aberdeen, where he’s spent this week while Triple-A Norfolk is in Omaha. Right-handed pitcher Scott Blewett was designated for assignment to make room for Young. In two appearances, Blewett allowed an unearned run on five hits in 4 1/3 innings. He struck out six and walked … [Read more...] about Orioles designate Blewett for assignment after activating Brandon Young
Laureano comes off bench to spark Orioles’ 9-5 win over Reds; Young’s debut; Westburg ends drought
BALTIMORE- What’s happened? After Heston Kjerstad had to leave the game with a bruised right elbow, Ramón Laureano stepped in and hit two homers and made a leaping game-ending catch in left field to lead the Orioles to a 9-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds before 28,534 at Camden Yards on Saturday. Kjerstad was hit by a pitch in the first inning by Hunter Greene and was replaced … [Read more...] about Laureano comes off bench to spark Orioles’ 9-5 win over Reds; Young’s debut; Westburg ends drought
No longer an Oriole, Hays returns to Baltimore, his happy place
BALTIMORE—Austin Hays looked around Camden Yards and had a familiar feeling. “It feels like a home game,” Hays said. For seven seasons, Baltimore was home to Hays, who’s now patrolling left field for the Cincinnati Reds. Hays had many good times in this ballpark, and made many good friends. “One of my favorites,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “Great guy when he was here. Really … [Read more...] about No longer an Oriole, Hays returns to Baltimore, his happy place
Peter Schmuck: The Orioles will take off when Hyde can settle on a consistent lineup chemistry
It can’t be a whole lot of fun to be Brandon Hyde right now, because it’s tough to manage a major league team with both hands tied behind your back. On one hand, he’s got a pitching staff that – once again – is dealing with key early-season injuries. It’s not as bad as the plague of arm problems that he dealt with in the first half of the 2024 season, but it’s starting to feel … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: The Orioles will take off when Hyde can settle on a consistent lineup chemistry