For the first time since 2014, the Orioles will have two starters in the All-Star Game. Catcher Adley Rutschman and shortstop Gunnar Henderson beat out Kansas City’s Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. in the final phase of voting that ended at noon on Wednesday. Henderson received 65 percent of the vote to Witt’s 35 percent. Rutschman received 70 percent of the vote. Rutschman … [Read more...] about Henderson, Rutschman are Orioles’ All-Star starters
Kremer’s sharp return, O’Hearn’s timely hitting lead Orioles to 4-1 win over Mariners
What happened? Dean Kremer started for the first time since May 20th and pitched five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits as the Orioles won for the sixth time in seven games, 4-1 over the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday night. The Orioles (55-31) lead the American League East by two games over the New York Yankees, who lost to Cincinnati, 3-2. Kremer … [Read more...] about Kremer’s sharp return, O’Hearn’s timely hitting lead Orioles to 4-1 win over Mariners
Bowie’s Samuel Basallo to represent Orioles in Futures Game
Double-A Bowie catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo will represent the Orioles in the July 13th Futures Game in Arlington, Texas. Basallo, the 12th-rated prospect by MLB Pipeline who will turn 20 on August 13th, is hitting .278 with a .794 OPS, 11 home runs and 34 RBIs. Basallo has started 26 games at catcher, 18 at first base and 20 at designated hitter. The Futures Game will … [Read more...] about Bowie’s Samuel Basallo to represent Orioles in Futures Game
Should Orioles call up Coby Mayo? | 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 time to call up Coby Mayo? What more does he need to prove? From: Randy Rohrbaugh Answer: Randy, I don’t think he has anything to prove at Norfolk, but I don’t see an … [Read more...] about Should Orioles call up Coby Mayo? | MAILBAG
Rodriguez shuts down Mariners as Orioles’ offense plays small ball in 2-0 win
What happened? Grayson Rodriguez allowed just two hits in 6 1/3 scoreless innings to lead the Orioles to a 2-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park. Rodriguez (10-3) has won five of his last six starts. He struck out eight and walked four. His biggest out was striking out Cal Raleigh with runners on second and third to end the sixth inning. He had 19 … [Read more...] about Rodriguez shuts down Mariners as Orioles’ offense plays small ball in 2-0 win