BALTIMORE- What happened? Cade Povich took the mound to Billy Joel’s “Piano Man,” and noticed the Oriole Park crowd singing along. He left the game with one out in the seventh, the longest start of his career, in a 1-1 tie. Unfortunately, Yennier Cano allowed a two-run double by Jarren Duran three batters after Povich left, and Burch Smith, working for the third game in a row, … [Read more...] about Povich impresses but lacks support in Orioles’ 5-1 loss to Red Sox
Orioles hope batters will fear the beard of reliever Colin Selby; Povich returns to Norfolk
BALTIMORE—When the Orioles needed another reliever after sending Cade Povich down to Triple-A Norfolk after Saturday’s impressive start against the Boston Red Sox, they chose right-hander Colin Selby. Selby was recalled from Norfolk, and he has some big league experience. In 23 games with Pittsburgh last year and Kansas City this year, he’s 2-2 with an 8.67 ERA. The Pirates … [Read more...] about Orioles hope batters will fear the beard of reliever Colin Selby; Povich returns to Norfolk
Another strong start by Suárez, homers by Henderson and Rutschman carry Orioles to 4-2 win over Red Sox
BALTIMORE—After two frustrating losses to the Boston Red Sox, the Orioles turned to Albert Suárez. A week ago, Suárez pitched a career-high 6 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing just four hits, but watched as the Orioles’ bullpen cost them a game at Tampa Bay. Seven days later, Suárez threw six shutout innings, his eighth scoreless start, and got just enough bullpen help as the … [Read more...] about Another strong start by Suárez, homers by Henderson and Rutschman carry Orioles to 4-2 win over Red Sox
Should the Orioles cut ties with Craig Kimbrel? / 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: Do you think the Orioles should release Craig Kimbrel? If we release him now, how much money do we owe him? Assuming someone picks him up, how much money do we save? He has … [Read more...] about Should the Orioles cut ties with Craig Kimbrel? / MAILBAG
Peter Schmuck: Nobody is going to celebrate a series split at home, but this one was pretty meaningful
The Orioles walked another late-inning tightrope on Sunday before emerging with a 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox and a split of the four-game series at Oriole Park that could have had far more significance than it ultimately produced. Following a victory in the opener on Thursday, the O’s seemed well positioned to win the series and deliver a major body blow to their … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Nobody is going to celebrate a series split at home, but this one was pretty meaningful