BALTIMORE—Centerfielder Cedric Mullins is off to a strong start. He’s leading the Orioles in every important offensive stat, and he’s possibly setting himself up for a big payday as a free agent, whether in Baltimore or elsewhere. The 30-year-old Mullins is hitting .300 with a 1.055 OPS with four home runs and 17 RBIs. He’s stolen three bases in four attempts and drawn 10 … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Mullins off to strong start; Westburg, O’Neill out of lineup; Elias says Hyde picks lineups
Holliday’s grand slam keys Orioles’ 9-1 win over Guardians
BALTIMORE—What happened? After a night off against a left-handed starter, Jackson Holliday broke an 0-for-17 slump with a grand slam in the second inning in a 9-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians before 13,964 at Oriole Park on Wednesday night. Holliday’s second career grand slam, and second home run of the season, was the Orioles’ scoring until the seventh. Fortunately, Oriole … [Read more...] about Holliday’s grand slam keys Orioles’ 9-1 win over Guardians
Will the Orioles draft pitching this year? | MAILBAG
Question: When will the Orioles realize they blew their chance for success when the concept of drafting position players to trade for pitching didn’t work? From: Ron Foreman Answer: Ron, it will be interesting to see if the Orioles use one of their three high draft choices on a pitcher this July. In Mike Elias’ six drafts, the Orioles haven’t taken a pitcher with a high draft … [Read more...] about Will the Orioles draft pitching this year? | MAILBAG
Orioles option Selby to Triple-A Norfolk as Blewett reports; Tromp signed to a minor league contract
BALTIMORE–Right-handed pitcher Scott Blewett, who was claimed off waivers from Minnesota, has been activated by the Orioles. To make room for the 29-year-old Blewett on the 26-man roster, the Orioles optioned right-handed pitcher Colin Selby to Triple-A Norfolk. Blewett had a 1.93 ERA in two appearances with the Twins. Selby allowed two runs on three hits in an inning in his … [Read more...] about Orioles option Selby to Triple-A Norfolk as Blewett reports; Tromp signed to a minor league contract
Elias offers Orioles injury updates on Eflin, Rodriguez, Kittredge, Cowser and more
BALTIMORE—The Orioles have eight players on the injured list, and two top minor league prospects are also out. Executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias provided injury updates on them on Tuesday. Starting pitchers Zach Eflin and Grayson Rodriguez are out with a right lat strain and a sore triceps/elbow injury, Elias said. They were counted on to be at the top of the … [Read more...] about Elias offers Orioles injury updates on Eflin, Rodriguez, Kittredge, Cowser and more