LOS ANGELES-The Orioles claimed outfielder Forrest Wall off waivers from Miami on Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. The 28-year-old Wall is a lifetime .311 hitter in 31 games over the past two seasons with Atlanta and the Marlins. A left-handed hitter, Wall is 14-for-45 and has a home run and three RBIs. He’s stolen nint bases in 13 attempts. To make room for Wall … [Read more...] about Orioles claim outfielder Forrest Wall off waivers from Marlins, designate Dillon Tate for assignment
Orioles’ Jorge Mateo has season-ending Tommy John surgery
Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo had season-ending Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. The injury occurred when Mateo collided with shortstop Gunnar Henderson attempting to field a ground ball in Miami on July 23rd. The surgery, performed by Dr. Keith Meister at Trinity Park Surgery Center in Arlington, Texa,s was described as successful by the Orioles. Mateo’s surgery was ulnar … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Jorge Mateo has season-ending Tommy John surgery
Orioles commit 3 errors, Burnes allows 2 homers in 6-4 loss to Dodgers
LOS ANGELES-What happened? The Orioles had a chance to tie the New York Yankees for the American League East lead with Corbin Burnes on the mound. They committed three errors for the third time this season, and Burnes allowed six runs, five of them unearned, in the Orioles’ 6-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers before 53,290 at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday night. The Orioles … [Read more...] about Orioles commit 3 errors, Burnes allows 2 homers in 6-4 loss to Dodgers
How has Westburg’s absence affected Orioles’ offense? | 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: It feels like the offense has struggled since Jordan Westburg was hurt. Do the stats bear that feeling out? From: Rick Millward, Myersville, MD Answer: Rick, the stats do … [Read more...] about How has Westburg’s absence affected Orioles’ offense? | MAILBAG
Orioles’ Hyde on injuries: ‘We need to do a better job of picking up for the guys that are hurt’; Updates on Mountcastle, Eflin, Webb
LOS ANGELES—Ryan Mountcastle is traveling with the Orioles, though the team put him on the 10-day injured list on Monday, retroactive to August 23rd. Mountcastle is out with a sprained left wrist that occurred when he slid headfirst into second last Thursday. “It’s a blow to us,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “We were hoping that Mounty would bounce back from the wrist. He’s going … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Hyde on injuries: ‘We need to do a better job of picking up for the guys that are hurt’; Updates on Mountcastle, Eflin, Webb