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: Several of the ESPN talking heads are touting others for All Star shortstop. I’m shocked it’s not universally Gunnar Henderson. Am I drinking the Kool-Aid or are there others … [Read more...] about Should Gunnar Henderson be the starting shortstop in the All-Star Game? / MAILBAG
Leading in All-Star voting, Henderson says he’s blessed and would take part in Home Run Derby
NEW YORK—Gunnar Henderson had a 200,000 vote lead on Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. in the shortstop vote for the American League’s All-Star team that was announced Monday. “It was really humbling, and I’m very honored and blessed to be in that position,” Henderson said on Tuesday. “I’m just going to go out there and continue to play my game and just try to help my team win … [Read more...] about Leading in All-Star voting, Henderson says he’s blessed and would take part in Home Run Derby
Orioles’ Westburg leaves game after collision with Yankees’ Soto
NEW YORK—Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg left Tuesday night’s game against the Yankees with left hip discomfort. New York’s Juan Soto collided with Westburg as the third baseman was trying to field Giancarlo Stanton’s grounder. Soto was called out for interference to end the first inning. Westburg, who had batted once and struck out, was replaced by Ramón Urías. … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Westburg leaves game after collision with Yankees’ Soto
Suárez, Orioles’ offense fall short in 4-2 loss to Yankees
NEW YORK—The first game of the three-game series between the Orioles and New York Yankees hardly resembled a contest between the teams with the two best records in the American League. Oriole starter Albert Suárez walked a career-high five in 3 2/3 innings, and two key players — Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg and Yankees slugger Aaron Judge — were forced to leave the … [Read more...] about Suárez, Orioles’ offense fall short in 4-2 loss to Yankees
Bats quiet, Suárez ineffective in Orioles’ 4-2 loss to Yankees
NEW YORK—What happened? Starting pitcher Albert Suárez allowed three runs in 3 2/3 innings, walking a career-high five batters as the Orioles lost to the New York Yankees, 4-2, on Tuesday night. The Orioles, who trail the Yankees by 2 ½ games in the American League East, had just six singles in the first eight innings until Anthony Santander hit a two-run home run in the … [Read more...] about Bats quiet, Suárez ineffective in Orioles’ 4-2 loss to Yankees