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: It appears the pitching has fallen apart the last few games. Is it time to pull the trigger on a trade or two? If Elias waits until the deadline, it could be too late. From: … [Read more...] about Should Orioles make a trade for a pitcher now? / MAILBAG
Orioles recall Heston Kjerstad from Norfolk, designate Nick Maton for assignment
The Orioles recalled outfielder/designated hitter Heston Kjerstad from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday before starting a three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians. Kjerstad, who hit .143 (2-for-14) in seven games earlier this season, was hitting .300 with 16 home runs and 58 RBIs with a .998 OPS for Norfolk. Last season, Kjerstad hit .233 with two home runs and three RBIs in 13 … [Read more...] about Orioles recall Heston Kjerstad from Norfolk, designate Nick Maton for assignment
Mountcastle joins Rutschman, Henderson as Orioles dominate All-Star voting
BALTIMORE—Three Orioles — catcher Adley Rutschman, shortstop Gunnar Henderson and first baseman Ryan Mountcastle — are leading at their positions in the latest round of balloting for the American League All-Star Game. Rutschman, with 1,638,425 votes, leads Kansas City’s Salvador Perez by more than 600,000 votes. Henderson, with 1,551,124 votes, leads the Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. … [Read more...] about Mountcastle joins Rutschman, Henderson as Orioles dominate All-Star voting
Orioles likely to give Kremer another rehab start
BALTIMORE–Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer, who allowed five runs on five hits while retiring just two batters in Saturday night’s rehab outing for Triple-A Norfolk, is likely to get another rehab start, manager Brandon Hyde said on Monday. Kremer, who’s on the 15-day injured list with a strained right triceps muscle, allowed five runs, three unearned, on four hits in 3 2/3 … [Read more...] about Orioles likely to give Kremer another rehab start
Orioles’ Jersey of the Game-Matt Harvey
Matt Harvey played the final season of his major league career with the Orioles. He was 6-14 with a 6.27 ERA in 28 starts. Harvey was a troubled player who never lived up to the hype when he was a prized prospect with the New York Mets. Jersey worn by: Austin Dodson Annapolis, Maryland What’s the story? “I got it when he was with the Orioles.” … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Jersey of the Game-Matt Harvey