Clay Rapada had a 6.02 ERA in 32 games for the Orioles in 2011. He pitched for six teams in seven major league seasons. Jersey worn by: Andrew Avery Severna Park, Maryland What’s the story? “I’m a big fan of obscure jerseys.” … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Jersey of the Game-Clay Rapada
Another rough start for Irvin in Orioles’ 11-2 loss to Rangers
What happened? Cole Irvin allowed five runs on five hits in 3 2/3 innings as the Texas Rangers broke a six-game losing streak with an 11-2 win over the Orioles on Sunday night. Irvin (6-5) had his fourth straight rough start. In his previous one, he allowed eight runs, four unearned, on 10 hits in four innings. Irvin’s earned-run average has risen from 2.87 to 4.13 in his last … [Read more...] about Another rough start for Irvin in Orioles’ 11-2 loss to Rangers
Should Orioles bat Mullins or Mateo leadoff?
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: Should the Orioles put Cedric Mullins or Jorge Mateo at leadoff? Gunnar Henderson is too much of a run producer to have him bat leadoff. From: Kevin Shindel Answer: Kevin, … [Read more...] about Should Orioles bat Mullins or Mateo leadoff?
Orioles’ Jersey of the Game-Andy Etchebarren
Andy Etchebarren played 12 seasons with the Orioles and was an All-Star catcher in 1966 and 1967. After retiring, he was a manager in the minor leagues for the team. Jersey worn by: Paula McKinley Fairfax, Virginia What’s the story? “My late husband made the winning bid on an autographed jersey” … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Jersey of the Game-Andy Etchebarren
Kjerstad’s grand slam helps Povich notch 1st victory as Orioles win 4th in row, 6-5 over Rangers
BALTIMORE-What happened? After a five-game losing streak, the Orioles have won four in a row, and their stars on a Saturday night prime-time game were a pair of rookies, pitcher Cade Povich and designated hitter Heston Kjerstad. Povich earned his first major league win, and Kjerstad hit his first grand slam to lead the Orioles to a 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers before a … [Read more...] about Kjerstad’s grand slam helps Povich notch 1st victory as Orioles win 4th in row, 6-5 over Rangers