September has been the most challenging month for the Orioles. After beginning the month with three wins against Colorado and the Chicago White Sox, the Orioles have lost seven of 10, scoring just over two runs per game. Let’s look at what’s ahead in the final two weeks of the regular season. What is the Orioles’ playoff outlook? The Orioles are a lock to play in the … [Read more...] about Many questions for Orioles in final 2 weeks
Kjerstad hitting cleanup for Orioles: ‘All of us want to provide that boost’
DETROIT—Heston Kjerstad will bat fourth and be the Orioles’ designated hitter on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. Kjerstad is back and free of the concussion symptoms that sent him first to the 7-day concussion list and then, after 18 at-bats in his return, to the 10-day list. “Came back, wasn’t feeling great, playing games, brushed it off, figured I wasn’t playing every day, … [Read more...] about Kjerstad hitting cleanup for Orioles: ‘All of us want to provide that boost’
Rutschman’s 8th-inning home run is Orioles’ only offense in 4-2 loss to Tigers
DETROIT—The Orioles experienced another frustrating game in a month that has been full of them. They’ve lost three consecutive series—to Tampa Bay, Boston and the hot Detroit Tigers. The Tigers, who are making a late push for a wild-card spot, beat the Orioles, 4-2, before 20,643 at Comerica Park on Sunday. Adley Rutschman hit a two-run home run, his 19th and first since August … [Read more...] about Rutschman’s 8th-inning home run is Orioles’ only offense in 4-2 loss to Tigers
Rutschman’s home run accounts for only runs as Orioles’ offense continues slide in 4-2 loss to Tigers
DETROIT-What happened? With just 12 games to play, the Orioles’ offense continues to falter. Adley Rutschman’s eighth-inning, two-run home run, his first since August 18th, was all the Orioles could muster in a 4-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. The Orioles have lost three consecutive series—to Boston, Tampa Bay and the Tigers, who are making a late push for a wild-card … [Read more...] about Rutschman’s home run accounts for only runs as Orioles’ offense continues slide in 4-2 loss to Tigers
Orioles’ Hyde giving Holliday ‘a mental break’
DETROIT—For the second time this week, manager Brandon Hyde is starting Liván Soto at second base with Jackson Holliday on the bench. On Monday night in Boston, Soto started and Holliday came in after Emmanuel Rivera pinch-hit for him. Holliday is batting .199 with five home runs and 20 RBIs and a .612 OPS since he was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on July 31st. He’s hitless … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Hyde giving Holliday ‘a mental break’