Despite allowing six runs on five hits in 5 1/3 innings, the Orioles were full of praise for how Cade Povich performed in his major league debut. “His poise, his demeanor coming in his first major league start, I was impressed,” catcher James McCann told reporters in Toronto. “He threw the ball a lot better than his final line says he did. He’s got really good stuff, and I’m … [Read more...] about Cade Povich allows 6 runs in debut in Orioles’ 6-5 loss to Blue Jays; Rutschman homers twice
Memorable moments during Means’ time with the Orioles
Monday’s announcement that John Means had his second Tommy John surgery probably indicated that the 31-year-old left-hander’s time with the Orioles was over, and that’s unfortunate. Means was the only pitcher on the staff who nearly saw the rebuild through, but sadly he may only see its completion as a spectator. His career record with the team doesn’t tell the entire story. It … [Read more...] about Memorable moments during Means’ time with the Orioles
Introducing the Bird Tapes
BaltimoreBaseball.com is delighted to announce a partnership with John Eisenberg, the author and longtime Baltimore sports columnist, whose latest venture is an Orioles history project called The Bird Tapes. Available on a subscription basis at birdtapes.substack.com/subscribe, the Bird Tapes is built around a set of vintage interviews with Orioles legends that Eisenberg … [Read more...] about Introducing the Bird Tapes
Cade Povich joining Orioles in Toronto
Orioles pitching prospect Cade Povich is heading to Toronto and joining the Orioles’ taxi squad. On Tuesday, manager Brandon Hyde told reporters that he was considering giving Kyle Bradish, whose turn to pitch was Thursday, extra rest. If Povich starts on Thursday against the Blue Jays, it will give the Orioles six starters, at least temporarily. Dean Kremer, who’s on the … [Read more...] about Cade Povich joining Orioles in Toronto
9 Orioles on ballot as voting for All-Star team begins
Voting for the July 16th All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas is underway, and there are nine Orioles, one for each position, on the ballot. Catcher Adley Rutschman, first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, second baseman Jorge Mateo, shortstop Gunnar Henderson, third baseman Jordan Westburg, outfielders Colton Cowser, Cedric Mullins and Anthony Santander and designated hitter Ryan O’Hearn … [Read more...] about 9 Orioles on ballot as voting for All-Star team begins