What happened? Gunnar Henderson, whose 28 home runs were the most of the eight players in Monday night’s Home Run Derby, hit just 11 and failed to advance to the semifinals. Because he had the most home runs among the contestants, Henderson was the last player to hit. Despite practicing at Oriole Park with his designated pitcher, Norfolk manager Buck Britton, he never got into … [Read more...] about Henderson comes up short in Home Run Derby; Orioles must improve situational hitting
Did Orioles’ All-Star snubs contribute to their losing streak? / 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: Is it me or did the Orioles’ recent slide coincide with chatter regarding All-Star selection snubs? Even manager Brandon Hyde got into the act talking about who he thought was … [Read more...] about Did Orioles’ All-Star snubs contribute to their losing streak? / MAILBAG
Mullins’ double caps wild 9th inning as Orioles end losing streak with 6-5 win over Yankees
BALTIMORE—Cedric Mullins hit a ninth-inning double, scoring two runs to cap a wild comeback as the Orioles snapped their five-game losing streak with a three-run ninth inning on Sunday at Camden Yards. Pinch-hitter Kyle Stowers singled against Yankees closer Clay Holmes (2-3) to lead off the bottom of the ninth after Ben Rice’s three-run homer against Orioles closer Craig … [Read more...] about Mullins’ double caps wild 9th inning as Orioles end losing streak with 6-5 win over Yankees
Orioles select North Carolina outfielder Vance Honeycutt in 1st round of MLB draft
The Orioles selected University of North Carolina outfielder Vance Honeycutt with the 22nd pick of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft on Sunday night. Honeycutt, who’s 21, is the fourth college outfielder picked in the first round of executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias’ six drafts. Heston Kjerstad (2020), Colton Cowser (2021) and Enrique Bradfield Jr. (2023) … [Read more...] about Orioles select North Carolina outfielder Vance Honeycutt in 1st round of MLB draft
Wild 9th-inning win sends Orioles into All-Star break on positive note
BALTIMORE—What happened? For five games, the Orioles’ offense failed to produce. They had just four runs, were 1-for-31 with runners in scoring position and instead of leading the American League East, they were tied with the New York Yankees. After Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel allowed a three-run home run to Ben Rice in the ninth inning to give the Yankees a 5-3 lead, it … [Read more...] about Wild 9th-inning win sends Orioles into All-Star break on positive note