That’s a grin, isn’t it? Billy Hitchcock’s smile is so genuine and infectious on his 1967 Topps card that it’s hard to look at the card without breaking into a broad smile yourself. It’s a card that says everything about the person on it. Hitchcock was a courtly Southern gentleman from Inverness, Alabama, a baseball and football star in the ‘30s at what is now Auburn … [Read more...] about Classic Card: Billy Hitchcock, 1967
Orioles’ Rogers on winning AL Pitcher of the Month: ‘Getting back to where I knew I could’
SAN DIEGO—It would have been hard to imagine a year ago the turnaround by starting pitcher Trevor Rogers, who was sent to Triple-A Norfolk after his first four starts with the Orioles produced a 7.11 ERA. This past August, Rogers’ ERA was nearly six runs lower, 1.29, and his hard work was rewarded with the American League Pitcher of the Month award. “It means a lot, the journey … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Rogers on winning AL Pitcher of the Month: ‘Getting back to where I knew I could’
Orioles hit 3 straight homers, complete sweep of Padres 7-5
SAN DIEGO–What happened? The Orioles completed an unlikely three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres, who are heavily favored to play in October. The Orioles scored seven runs in the first three innings, then hung on for a 7-5 win before 35,019 at Petco Park on Wednesday. With the win, the Orioles (64-76) swept an opponent for the sixth time this season, and helped the National … [Read more...] about Orioles hit 3 straight homers, complete sweep of Padres 7-5
Bradish allows 2 runs in 4 innings in 2nd post-surgery start in Orioles’ 4-3 win over Padres
SAN DIEGO–What happened? Kyle Bradish had an uneven second start post-Tommy John surgery on Monday, going only four innings against the San Diego Padres. The Orioles were fortunate that he was so efficient in his first start six days before when he breezed through six innings, striking out 10 without a walk, allowing two solo home runs on four hits. In Bradish’s second start, … [Read more...] about Bradish allows 2 runs in 4 innings in 2nd post-surgery start in Orioles’ 4-3 win over Padres
What kind of contract extension could Rogers expect from Orioles? | MAILBAG
Question: The Orioles should move to extend Trevor Rogers beyond next year. Left-thanders often develop late, and he is a good bet to anchor this rotation for years to come; think Steve Carlton 1971 or Sandy Koufax 1961. Do you have any sense as to what it would take in years and dollars to extend him? From: Doc Shared Answer: Daniel, I hope the Orioles do extend Trevor Rogers … [Read more...] about What kind of contract extension could Rogers expect from Orioles? | MAILBAG