BALTIMORE—Executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias isn’t thrilled with the Orioles’ start, and he hopes their starting pitching will get better. Top-of-the-rotation starters Zach Eflin and Grayson Rodriguez are on the 15-day injured list. So are Chayce McDermott and Trevor Rogers, who were counted on for depth. Albert Suárez, who began the season in the bullpen, … [Read more...] about Elias contends Orioles made a good offer for Burnes, and he’ll continue to look for starting pitching
Orioles continue to sputter in 6-3 loss to Guardians; Elias on pitching, contracts
BALTIMORE—What happened? On Tuesday, Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias was asked about starting pitchers Charlie Morton and Dean Kremer, who are off to difficult starts. “They both look fine in terms of their stuff and velocity and their track records that they’ve laid down at the major league level certainly suggest that there’s good reason to … [Read more...] about Orioles continue to sputter in 6-3 loss to Guardians; Elias on pitching, contracts
Why isn’t Kyle Gibson ready to pitch for Orioles? | MAILBAG
Question: I don’t understand why Kyle Gibson – who was unsigned but looking for a team – was not ready to join a rotation. Seems like he should have been as ready as any other pitcher. How long will he be? From: John Miller Answer: John, there’s quite a difference between throwing to a high school or college catcher and throwing to major league hitters. He was in better shape … [Read more...] about Why isn’t Kyle Gibson ready to pitch for Orioles? | MAILBAG
Orioles claim right-hander Scott Blewett off waivers from Twins
The Orioles claimed 29-year-old right-handed pitcher Scott Blewett off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Monday. Blewett, who had a 1.93 ERA in two appearances with the Twins, had been designated for assignment on Saturday. In 19 games in four seasons with Minnesota and Kansas City, Blewett is 1-1 with a 2.18 ERA. He’s struck out 31 and walked 14 in 33 innings. He has yet to … [Read more...] about Orioles claim right-hander Scott Blewett off waivers from Twins
Could Earl Weaver have managed in today’s game?
When I moved to Baltimore in 1980 and started following the Orioles, it was a great period for the team, and for its fabled manager, Earl Weaver. That’s not only my opinion, that’s what John W. Miller writes in his outstanding book, “The Last Manager,” the first true biography of Weaver. Miller, who writes at length about Weaver learning about baseball from an uncle with mob … [Read more...] about Could Earl Weaver have managed in today’s game?