BALTIMORE–Brandon Young, the Orioles’ minor league pitcher of the year in 2024, will make his major league debut on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. Young will be on the club’s taxi squad for Friday night’s game. The 6-foot-6, 26-year-old right-hander is 1-1 with a 2.76 ERA in three starts with Triple-A Norfolk. He’s struck out 17 and walked two in 16 1/3 innings. While … [Read more...] about Orioles announce Brandon Young as Saturday’s starter
Orioles want more opinions on Rodriguez’s shoulder; Kittredge making progress
BALTIMORE—Starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez went for an MRI on his right shoulder on Thursday, and after getting the results, the Orioles are seeking more information. “We got the results back. We’re going to get some other opinions on it, so there’s really nothing to report at this time,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “We’re gathering opinions from other doctors. We’ll have more … [Read more...] about Orioles want more opinions on Rodriguez’s shoulder; Kittredge making progress
Povich allows 3 home runs in Orioles’ 8-3 loss to Reds; Westburg continues to struggle
BALTIMORE—What happened? After a week of cool weather and smallish crowds, fans crowded Camden Yards eager to snap up their Orioles hockey jerseys and enjoy the warm weather. After two straight victories and their first series win, the Orioles were hoping to get on a roll against the Cincinnati Reds. Instead, Cade Povich allowed seven runs on six hits and five walks, and the … [Read more...] about Povich allows 3 home runs in Orioles’ 8-3 loss to Reds; Westburg continues to struggle
How are Orioles’ lineups constructed? | MAILBAG
Question: I know Brandon Hyde writes out the lineups but how much say does Mike Elias have on a daily basis of making these lineup decisions? I get analytics and all but at what point does Hyde and or Elias just say let’s play our best players no matter what the analytics say. From: Dan Wolf Answer: Dan, Mike Elias said on Tuesday that he doesn’t construct lineups. That it’s up … [Read more...] about How are Orioles’ lineups constructed? | MAILBAG
Orioles’ Rodriguez has imaging on his right shoulder in latest setback
BALTIMORE—Orioles starter Grayson Rodriguez, who hasn’t pitched this season because of right elbow inflammation, has suffered a setback in his rehabilitation, according to manager Brandon Hyde. “He was supposed to throw a side [session] this afternoon,” Hyde said. “We scratched the side a day or two ago. He went and got imaging this morning. He woke up a few days ago with a … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Rodriguez has imaging on his right shoulder in latest setback