It’s almost hard to believe that 30 years have passed since Cal Ripken ran down the Iron Horse and became baseball’s all-time symbol of durability and determination by breaking a record that few imagined would ever be challenged, much less shattered. Yet Ripken, who will be honored Saturday on the anniversary of that great night when he eclipsed Yankee legend Lou Gehrig’s … [Read more...] about Ripken’s memories of 2131 make it seem like yesterday
Kremer leaves Orioles-Dodgers game with right forearm discomfort
BALTIMORE—Oriole starter Dean Kremer exited Friday night’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after three innings because of right forearm discomfort. Kremer, who has managed to avoid the injury list this season, threw three hitless innings, walking one and striking out four. The Orioles have had a major league-high 28 players on the injured list. Kremer was on the injured … [Read more...] about Kremer leaves Orioles-Dodgers game with right forearm discomfort
Orioles’ Henderson wants to play every day–just like Cal did
It was a rare day off for shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who wants to play every day, just like Cal Ripken Jr. did. Henderson sat out Wednesday’s game in San Diego, his first true day off since he returned from the injured list after missing the first seven games of this season because of a strained intercostal muscle. “It seems like forever whenever you play about 60, 70 games in … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Henderson wants to play every day–just like Cal did
Should Orioles keep Adley Rutschman for 2026? | MAILBAG
Question: Shouldn’t the Orioles keep Adley Rutschman for one more season? He could alternate with Samuel Basallo at catcher and also be DH. Plus, could he stop switch-hitting and bat lefty? It seemed to help Cedric Mullins. From: Paulius Klimas Answer: Paulius, I agree with your first assertion, but not your second one. The Orioles should keep Adley Rutschman for 2026 because … [Read more...] about Should Orioles keep Adley Rutschman for 2026? | MAILBAG
Wells impresses in his return as Orioles beat Padres, 6-2
SAN DIEGO–What happened? The Orioles waited a long time for Tyler Wells to return from reconstructive right elbow surgery. He didn’t disappoint. For the second time in the last six days, an Orioles starter returned from a lengthy absence and delivered a worthy performance. Wells allowed two runs on five hits in five innings as the Orioles beat the San Diego Padres, 6-2, before … [Read more...] about Wells impresses in his return as Orioles beat Padres, 6-2