BALTIMORE—Thirty years after he trotted around the field after his 2,131st consecutive game became official, Cal Ripken Jr. toured the field in a Corvette convertible, waving to the Orioles’ fans who came to mark the anniversary. Though the ceremony started about 15 minutes late because of rain, the near capacity Oriole Park crowd cheered Ripken and his invited guests, … [Read more...] about Ripken’s 30th anniversary marked by touching pregame ceremony
Orioles’ Basallo leaves with right hand discomfort
BALTIMORE—Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo left Saturday night’s game with the Los Angeles Dodgers with right hand discomfort. Basallo was hit in the right hand by a foul ball by the Dodgers’ Ben Rortvedt in the fifth inning and after testing his hand, was led off the field by head athletic trainer Scott Barringer and interim manager Tony Mansolino. Alex Jackson replaced Basallo … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Basallo leaves with right hand discomfort
Jon Miller remembers when the cheering wouldn’t stop for Cal
Jon Miller came to Baltimore as the team’s principal broadcaster in 1983, and Cal Ripken Jr.’s streak was already underway, though no one talked about it. Miller, who left the Orioles after the 1996 season, has called San Francisco Giants games since 1997. He will participate in Saturday’s ceremonies honoring the 30th anniversary of Ripken surpassing Lou Gehrig’s consecutive … [Read more...] about Jon Miller remembers when the cheering wouldn’t stop for Cal
Which Orioles are most vulnerable when injured players return? | MAILBAG
Question: What do the Orioles do when Adley Rutschman, Jordan Westburg, Tyler O’Neill and Gary Sánchez return? Who would be vulnerable? From: Dan Klein Answer: Dan, I’m always reluctant to answer these types of hypothetical questions because we don’t know for certain when any of these players might return. Westburg would seem like the safest bet to return, and I would think … [Read more...] about Which Orioles are most vulnerable when injured players return? | MAILBAG
In a surprise move, Dodgers are starting Ohtani against Orioles
BALTIMORE—Around 3:30 this afternoon, Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino was walking off the field from early batting practice when his watch buzzed with the news that Shohei Ohtani would be starting Friday night’s game for the Los Angeles Dodgers instead of Tyler Glasnow, who has back tightness. Ohtani was supposed to pitch Wednesday at Pittsburgh, but was scratched and … [Read more...] about In a surprise move, Dodgers are starting Ohtani against Orioles