NEW YORK—After using the bullpen for 10 1/3 innings the past two games, the Orioles needed another relief pitcher, and they optioned right-hander Yennier Cano, who was an All-Star in 2023, to Triple-A Norfolk after Saturday’s game. Cano struck out all three batters he faced in Saturday’s 9-0 loss to the New York Yankees, but he’s had a troubled year with a 1-4 record and a 4.73 … [Read more...] about Needing a fresh bullpen arm, Orioles option Cano to Norfolk; Rutschman aims for post All-Star break return; Westburg could return in a few days
Orioles lose to Yankees, 4-2, as Baker, offense sputter; Handley hurt in scary collision
NEW YORK–What happened? The Orioles were an inning away from a winning seven-game road trip to Tampa and New York. Leading 2-1 with Bryan Baker on the mound, Jazz Chisholm doubled in Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt with one out in the eighth, and Chisholm scored when catcher Gary Sánchez dropped a throw home from Gunnar Henderson. The 4-2 loss to the Yankees before 45,571 at … [Read more...] about Orioles lose to Yankees, 4-2, as Baker, offense sputter; Handley hurt in scary collision
Injuries are everywhere for 2025 Orioles
NEW YORK—Maverick Handley was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk before Saturday’s game because Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman went on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique. It’s the first time that Rutschman has been on the injured list since he joined the Orioles in May 2022. Handley had already been with the Orioles for more than six weeks this season when the … [Read more...] about Injuries are everywhere for 2025 Orioles
Should Orioles’ extend upcoming free agents? | MAILBAG
Question: Has anyone considered the Orioles paying to keep the soon-to-be-free-agents Zach Eflin, Cedric Mullins, Tomoyuki Sugano and Ryan O’Hearn, because it’s not likely that the Birds can possibly replace them by clever trades? From: John Comayle Answer: John, I would be surprised if the Orioles attempted to extend any of those players before the July 31st trade deadline. … [Read more...] about Should Orioles’ extend upcoming free agents? | MAILBAG
Orioles place Rutschman on injured list with left oblique strain, recall Handley
NEW YORK—Catcher Adley Rutschman, who was scratched from Friday night’s game against the New York Yankees, has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique, retroactive to Friday. Rutschman was supposed to be the designated hitter on Friday night. Gary Sánchez, who caught Friday night, will catch again on Saturday. Maverick Handley was recalled from … [Read more...] about Orioles place Rutschman on injured list with left oblique strain, recall Handley