NEW YORK—It wasn’t easy, but the Orioles finally clinched their second straight postseason appearance. The Orioles’ 5-3 win over the New York Yankees combined with the Miami Marlins’ 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins clinched a wild-card berth for the Orioles. The Orioles had to wait for Miami to finish its win over Minnesota before celebrating. They also delayed the Yankees’ … [Read more...] about Orioles return to playoffs with win over Yankees, loss by Twins
Orioles celebrate their 2nd straight postseason trip and look ahead to next week
NEW YORK- What happened? Last year was a joyride. This year’s ride was far bumpier, but the Orioles are headed into the postseason for the second straight year. It took a 5-3 win over the New York Yankees before 41,144 at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night combined with the Miami Marlins’ 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins to secure the wild-card spot. Anthony Santander, Ramón Urías … [Read more...] about Orioles celebrate their 2nd straight postseason trip and look ahead to next week
Calling the Pen: Heads-up play by Rutschman and Henderson sparks Orioles
There was one play Tuesday night that was a turning point, not just for the outcome of the Orioles’ game against the Yankees but possibly for the Orioles’ confidence in the playoffs. It occurred in the bottom of the seventh, with the Orioles trying to hold off a Yankees rally. The Yankees had reduced the Orioles’ 4-1 lead to 4-2 on a couple of soft hits and a ground-rule double … [Read more...] about Calling the Pen: Heads-up play by Rutschman and Henderson sparks Orioles
Would Orioles consider 3 catchers in 2025? | 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: Could you envision the Orioles going to three catchers at some point next season? With Adley Rutschman, James McCann (if re-signed) and Samuel Basallo (when promoted) the … [Read more...] about Would Orioles consider 3 catchers in 2025? | MAILBAG
Who should Orioles want to play in postseason? / 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: While we still have hope that the Orioles can win the AL East, let’s assume they get a more likely top wild-card spot. Based on the way other likely wild-card team are … [Read more...] about Who should Orioles want to play in postseason? / MAILBAG