BALTIMORE–What happened? There was little the Orioles could do against last year’s unanimous Cy Young Award winner, Tarik Skubal. Interim manager Tony Mansolino tried Keegan Akin as the opener and kept Dean Kremer in the bullpen until the second inning. Mansolino tried Jordan Westburg as the leadoff hitter, and didn’t include either Cedric Mullins or Ryan O’Hearn in the … [Read more...] about Orioles overmatched by Skubal in 4-1 loss to Tigers
When the Orioles threw a no-hitter and lost
When he threw ball four to the Detroit Tigers’ Mickey Stanley in the top of the ninth, issuing his third walk of the inning and 10th of the game, Steve Barber knew it was his final pitch of the day. Even though he only needed one more out to complete the second no-hitter in Orioles history, he was on the verge of blowing the game on April 30th, 1967. “I was so wild. The whole … [Read more...] about When the Orioles threw a no-hitter and lost
Mansolino remains ‘hopeful’ Rodriguez will pitch for Orioles in 2025; Vázquez thankful for opportunity
BALTIMORE—Grayson Rodriguez has yet to pitch for the Orioles this season. He’s been on the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, and injuries to his shoulder and lat also have been reported. “He never fully came back from the elbow,” interim manager Tony Mansolino said. “Even if it is healed fully, which it might be, I’m sure it’s something that we’re conscious of … [Read more...] about Mansolino remains ‘hopeful’ Rodriguez will pitch for Orioles in 2025; Vázquez thankful for opportunity
Orioles’ 7-run 8th yields biggest margin of victory since Opening Day, 10-1 over Tigers
BALTIMORE–What happened? For seven innings, the Orioles continued to falter with runners in scoring position and clung to a 3-1 lead. In the eighth, they exploded — finally. They scored seven runs and pulled away from the Detroit Tigers, the team with the best record in baseball. Oriole starter Zach Eflin allowed one run on five hits in 6 2/3 innings and kept his team in the … [Read more...] about Orioles’ 7-run 8th yields biggest margin of victory since Opening Day, 10-1 over Tigers
Why can’t Orioles hit with runners in scoring position? | MAILBAG
Question: I know the Orioles as a team have not hit well with runners in scoring position. Do you know the RISP stats for individual Oriole hitters? Has anyone done reasonably well in those situations this year? From: Rick Newell Answer: Rick, you are correct. The Orioles are currently last in the majors with a .208 average with runners in scoring position. But there are some … [Read more...] about Why can’t Orioles hit with runners in scoring position? | MAILBAG