BALTIMORE—The Orioles appeared dead offensively. They had managed just three hits in the first seven innings against the Houston Astros and were down by three runs. They loaded the bases against Bryan Abreu in the eighth. Cowser Colton and Adley Rutschman singled to begin the inning, and when Gunnar Handerson grounded back to Abreu, he inexplicably threw to third after Cowser … [Read more...] about Santander’s grand slam awakens slumbering Orioles for dramatic 7-5 win over Astros
Santander’s slam gives Orioles a much needed jolt — ‘a massive, massive hit’
BALTIMORE What happened? The Orioles were trailing by three runs and had just three hits though seven innings. Then, they loaded the bases against the Houston Astros, and Anthony Santander hit a grand slam, and, suddenly, the slumping Orioles had a late-inning lead and came away with a 7-5 win. That win was vital because the New York Yankees beat Colorado, 3-0, enabling the … [Read more...] about Santander’s slam gives Orioles a much needed jolt — ‘a massive, massive hit’
How does Orioles’ Henderson rank among defensive shortstops? / 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 seems to me Gunnar Henderson has been making a lot of errors lately. I tried to find where he stood as far as fielding goes, but I found the stats a bit confusing. How does … [Read more...] about How does Orioles’ Henderson rank among defensive shortstops? / MAILBAG
Orioles option Trevor Rogers to Triple-A Norfolk; Selby, Soto also optioned, Bowman, Rivera, Vespi added
The Orioles made a flurry of roster moves ahead of Thursday’s game against the Houston Astros. They optioned left-handed starter Trevor Rogers, infielder Liván Soto and right-hander Colin Selby to Triple-A Norfolk, activated infielder Emmanuel Rivera, recalled left-hander Nick Vespi from Norfolk and purchased the contract of right-hander Matt Bowman while designating … [Read more...] about Orioles option Trevor Rogers to Triple-A Norfolk; Selby, Soto also optioned, Bowman, Rivera, Vespi added
Orioles’ Eflin confident he can return when IL stint ends
BALTIMORE—Zach Eflin thinks his stint on the 15-day injured list shouldn’t last longer than those 15 days. Eflin, who had won his first four starts with the Orioles, was scheduled to start on Wednesday, but on Tuesday, he was placed on the injured list, retroactive to Saturday, because of right shoulder inflammation. That means Eflin could be ready to pitch as early as … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Eflin confident he can return when IL stint ends