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’m confused by the O’s ever-changing lineup. They’ve struggled to find a genuine leadoff hitter all season and appear to have settled on Colton Cowser. His batting stats … [Read more...] about Who should lead off for the Orioles? / MAILBAG
Orioles’ Westburg improving but not setting timetable for return from broken hand
NEW YORK—Jordan Westburg said the right hand that was broken when he was hit by a pitch on July 31st is improving. “Out on the field, moving around a little bit, fielding some ground balls, very stationary stuff, taking some one-handed swings with the left arm,” Westburg said. “Happy to be doing some baseball stuff, gets a little boring, sitting on the sidelines, so happy that … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Westburg improving but not setting timetable for return from broken hand
Orioles place Eflin on 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation; Povich, Tate recalled, Akin to paternity list
NEW YORK—Zach Eflin won’t be making his scheduled start on Wednesday against the Mets. Eflin was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Saturday, because of right shoulder inflammation. Eflin became the first Oriole pitcher to win each of his first four games as a starter on August 15th. He’s 4-0 with a 2.13 ERA with the Orioles and 9-7 with a 3.72 ERA overall. He … [Read more...] about Orioles place Eflin on 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation; Povich, Tate recalled, Akin to paternity list
Kremer’s strong start backed by impressive offense in Orioles’ 9-5 win over Mets
NEW YORK—After learning that yet another starter, Zach Eflin, had landed on the injured list, Dean Kremer delivered another quality performance. For the second straight start, Kremer allowed just one run in six innings. He allowed two hits as the Orioles defeated the New York Mets, 9-5, before 34,255 at Citi Field on Tuesday night. Eflin is the eighth Oriole pitcher on the … [Read more...] about Kremer’s strong start backed by impressive offense in Orioles’ 9-5 win over Mets
Orioles lose another starter but get a strong start from Kremer in 9-5 win over Mets
NEW YORK- What happened? After a difficult day when he learned that still another Oriole starter, Zach Eflin, was headed to the injured list with right shoulder inflammation, manager Brandon Hyde watched the Orioles get a six-run lead, and nearly lose it. Dean Kremer allowed just one run on two hits in six innings as the Orioles beat the New York Mets, 9-5. Anthony Santander … [Read more...] about Orioles lose another starter but get a strong start from Kremer in 9-5 win over Mets