BALTIMORE—The Orioles got ace pitcher Corbin Burnes in the offseason to pitch in big games, and he delivered an exceptional performance on Tuesday. However, the Orioles didn’t do anything against Cole Ragans and three Kansas City Royals relievers, losing 1-0 in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series before 41,506 at Camden Yards. The Orioles have lost nine straight postseason games … [Read more...] about Burnes is brilliant but Orioles can’t deliver on offense in 1-0 loss to Royals in Game 1 of Wild Card Series
Orioles need offense to wake up to avoid another quick exit from the playoffs
BALTIMORE—What happened? After six months and 162 games, the Orioles’ season could be over on Wednesday. Corbin Burnes, who was voted American League Pitcher of the Month for September, pitched exceptionally well, but the Orioles didn’t score in 1-0 loss to the Kansas City Royals in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series Tuesday at Camden Yards. Zach Eflin will start Game 2 for the … [Read more...] about Orioles need offense to wake up to avoid another quick exit from the playoffs
Peter Schmuck: Once again, the Orioles face early elimination
BALTIMORE–So here they are again, looking for all the world like the team that was swept away in last year’s Division Series and looking down the barrel at another Cy Young-worthy starting pitcher on Wednesday afternoon. If the box score doesn’t tell the whole story, it doesn’t miss by much. The Orioles were beguiled by Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans for six … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Once again, the Orioles face early elimination
Orioles put Holliday, Kjerstad and Rivera on wild-card series roster, replace Bowman with Selby
BALTIMORE—The Orioles’ roster for the wild-card series has 14 position players and 12 pitchers. Albert Suárez, who threw six innings on Sunday against the Twins in the final regular-season game, isn’t on the roster for the best-of-three series. Nor is right-hander Matt Bowman. The surprise addition is right-hander Colin Selby, who was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk for Sunday’s … [Read more...] about Orioles put Holliday, Kjerstad and Rivera on wild-card series roster, replace Bowman with Selby
Orioles add relief pitcher Selby for final regular-season game, designate Davidson for assignment
MINNEAPOLIS—Looking for an extra bullpen arm for the final regular-season game, the Orioles recalled right-hander Colin Selby from Triple-A Norfolk and designated left-hander Tucker Davidson for assignment. Albert Suárez will start the final game against the Twins but is not expected to pitch very long. On Saturday, Matt Bowman served as the opener and was removed after … [Read more...] about Orioles add relief pitcher Selby for final regular-season game, designate Davidson for assignment