BALTIMORE What happened? Jackson Holliday was 0-for-20, with nine strikeouts when manager Brandon Hyde called his name to pinch-hit in the sixth inning with the bases loaded and the Orioles trailing, 2-0. The 20-year-old responded with a first-pitch, three-run double that lifted the Orioles to their second straight comeback win over the Houston Astros. On Friday night, Anthony … [Read more...] about Holliday’s clutch hit, Cowser’s hustle, shutdown bullpen lead Orioles to 2nd straight thrilling win
Have the Orioles’ deadline deals helped or hurt? / 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: I think the Orioles ‘management team should be commended for their shrewd drafting of young players that make up this team. That being said, I think their recent … [Read more...] about Have the Orioles’ deadline deals helped or hurt? / MAILBAG
Peter Schmuck: Pondering the possibility of a playoff-free October for the Orioles
This is no time to panic, but only because it wouldn’t do any good at this troubling point in what was supposed to be a slam-dunk playoff season. The Orioles have all but run out of pitching and the pressure that has been placed on the young offensive lineup is palpable. Even Cy Young candidate Corbin Burnes suddenly looks as though he’s afraid to attack hitters mid-count and … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Pondering the possibility of a playoff-free October for the Orioles
Hyde says Orioles’ Holliday remains confident; Mountcastle out with sore wrist; Akin returns
BALTIMORE—Jackson Holliday is batting eighth and playing second base for the Orioles in Friday night’s game against Houston. Holliday has played in every game since he was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk, and he’s hitless in his last 16 at-bats. Overall, Holliday, who was just 2-for-34 in his first stint in the major leagues, is batting .174 with five home runs and 16 RBIs. He’s … [Read more...] about Hyde says Orioles’ Holliday remains confident; Mountcastle out with sore wrist; Akin returns
Orioles’ Mullins leaves with left quadriceps tightness
BALTIMORE—Orioles centerfielder Cedric Mullins left Friday night’s game against Houston because of left quadriceps tightness. Mullins, who made an excellent running catch on Mauricio Dubón’s fly to end the second inning, left after the fourth inning. He walked and was called out on strikes in his two at-bats. In 2023, Mullins had two stints on the injured list with right … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Mullins leaves with left quadriceps tightness