BALTIMORE—After executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias predicted the Orioles would start playing more inspired baseball, they ran into San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell. Snell, whom the Orioles faced often when he was with the Tampa Bay Rays, allowed just one hit and struck out 12 in six innings as Baltimore’s offense continued to be non-existent in … [Read more...] about Orioles overmatched by Snell, lose 10-0 to Giants as Kimbrel allows 6 runs in 9th
Orioles’ offense is no match for Giants’ Snell in 10-0 loss as Kimbrel allows career-high 6 runs
BALTIMORE–What happened? There are only 11 games left in the Orioles’ regular season, not much time to get their offense ready for the postseason. The Orioles have tried many ways to get their offense moving, switched batting orders, given slumping players games off, and, on Tuesday night, they even tried ditching their usual walk-up songs. Nothing worked as they were dominated … [Read more...] about Orioles’ offense is no match for Giants’ Snell in 10-0 loss as Kimbrel allows career-high 6 runs
Peter Schmuck: Mike Elias isn’t sugar coating anything, but he’s keeping the faith
If you were waiting for Orioles executive VP/general manager Mike Elias to either fall on his sword or stick it into somebody else during his media availability on Tuesday, you’ll have to be even more patient than the man himself. Elias basically conceded most of the areas of concern that have kept the fan base awake at night for the past couple of months but did not waver in … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Mike Elias isn’t sugar coating anything, but he’s keeping the faith
Where will Orioles play Coby Mayo 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: If Ryan O’Hearn doesn’t come back, do you think Coby Mayo gets reps at first base. Regardless of what happens with O’Hearn (I think he’s a good influence and I’d love to have … [Read more...] about Where will Orioles play Coby Mayo in 2025? / MAILBAG
Cole Irvin’s time with Orioles ends as he’s claimed off waivers by Twins
Left-handed pitcher Cole Irvin, who was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Sunday, was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins on Monday. Irvin, who was acquired from the Oakland Athletics in January 2023, was 7-9 with a 4.68 ERA in two seasons with the Orioles. He appeared in 49 games, 28 starts. This season, he was 6-5 with a 4.86 ERA. Because he was claimed in … [Read more...] about Cole Irvin’s time with Orioles ends as he’s claimed off waivers by Twins