NEW YORK–What happened? Teams that clinch a postseason berth are often sluggish in their next game. That didn’t happen to the Orioles who had 17 hits—14 singles—a night after they secured a spot in the playoffs. The Orioles defeated the New York Yankees for the second straight time, leaving the Yankees a win away from the American League East title. They’ll try to beat the … [Read more...] about Orioles’ offense heating up in time for postseason
How did free agents from the 2023 Orioles fare in 2024? / MAILBAG
Most weekdays, I’ll be answering at least one Orioles question. If you’d like to submit a question, send it to: Rich@BaltimoreBaseball.com. Questions may be edited for clarity, length and style. Question: The Orioles have signed free agents for a year, then let them go. It seems they are able to sign for more money and also have a pretty good year with their new team. How have … [Read more...] about How did free agents from the 2023 Orioles fare in 2024? / MAILBAG
Have injuries caused Orioles’ offense to struggle? / MAILBAG
Most weekdays, I’ll be answering at least one Orioles question. If you’d like to submit a question, send it to: Rich@BaltimoreBaseball.com. Questions may be edited for clarity, length and style. Question: How much do you think the injuries have been the reason the offense has struggled? I don’t think they will make it past the first round if the bats don’t wake up. What do you … [Read more...] about Have injuries caused Orioles’ offense to struggle? / MAILBAG
Orioles activate Mountcastle from injured list, option Jiménez, release Kimbrel
NEW YORK—The Orioles activated first baseman Ryan Mountcastle from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday before a three-game series with the New York Yankees. Mountcastle, who hasn’t played since August 22nd, had a sprained left wrist. To make room for Mountcastle on the 28-man roster, the Orioles optioned designated hitter Eloy Jiménez to Triple-A Norfolk. Jiménez could have … [Read more...] about Orioles activate Mountcastle from injured list, option Jiménez, release Kimbrel
Orioles get Mountcastle back two days after return of Westburg and Urías
NEW YORK—Orioles manager Brandon Hyde continues to get more of his frontline players back for the final games of the season. On Tuesday, the Orioles activated first baseman Ryan Mountcastle from the 10-day injured list. Mountcastle had been on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left wrist. He is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Yankees. “We’re … [Read more...] about Orioles get Mountcastle back two days after return of Westburg and Urías