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: Everyone knows that the Orioles need more pitching. It’s no secret, especially after the injuries to Kyle Bradish, John Means and Tyler Wells. I expect them to try to add a … [Read more...] about Should Orioles trade for an outfielder, too? / MAILBAG
Orioles option Cade Povich to Norfolk, add Vinny Nittoli as bullpen arm
BALTIMORE—The Orioles optioned left-handed starter Cade Povich after Friday night’s game. Povich allowed three runs on five hits in 5 1/3 innings, walking five and striking out six in the Orioles’ 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees. Povich is 1-4 with a 6.27 earned-run average in seven starts for the Orioles. Right-hander Vinny Nittoli had his contract selected from Triple-A … [Read more...] about Orioles option Cade Povich to Norfolk, add Vinny Nittoli as bullpen arm
Elias says Orioles’ new owners prepared to raise payroll at trade deadline
BALTIMORE—The trade deadline is July 30th, and executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias said that he’s looking forward to what might happen. “The deadline is coming up,” Elias said on Saturday. “My impression of the strengths and weaknesses of our roster are probably not different from any of yours or anyone who’s been following the team, so we understand where maybe … [Read more...] about Elias says Orioles’ new owners prepared to raise payroll at trade deadline
Orioles place Kjerstad on 7-day concussion injured list, recall Stowers from Norfolk
BALTIMORE–Heston Kjerstad was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list just before Saturday’s Orioles game against the New York Yankees. Kjerstad was originally in the Orioles’ lineup and playing left field a day after he was hit on the helmet in the ninth inning of Friday’s game by New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes. Kjerstad was hit squarely on the right side of the … [Read more...] about Orioles place Kjerstad on 7-day concussion injured list, recall Stowers from Norfolk
Rodriguez allows 3 home runs and Oriole bats remain quiet in 5th straight loss, 6-1 to Yankees
BALTIMORE—For the second time in less than three weeks, the Orioles have a five-game losing streak. On Saturday, Oriole starter Grayson Rodriguez allowed three home runs, including a three-run homer in the first, and the New York Yankees beat the Orioles, 6-1, before a sellout crowd of 44,018 at Camden Yards. The Orioles, whose starting pitching and hitting have slumped badly, … [Read more...] about Rodriguez allows 3 home runs and Oriole bats remain quiet in 5th straight loss, 6-1 to Yankees