BALTIMORE—What happened? Hours after executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias announced that Oriole starters John Means and Tyler Wells would have season-ending elbow surgery, the Orioles recorded a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. It was the Orioles’ seventh win in eight games. In the sixth, Austin Hays had a pinch-hit RBI single that tied the game at 1, and Jorge … [Read more...] about What they’re saying about Hays’ key hit, surgery for Means, Wells after Orioles’ 3-1 win over Rays
Orioles’ Jersey of the Game-Darren O’Day
Darren O’Day was one of the best relief pitchers in Orioles’ history. In seven seasons, O’Day had a 2.40 ERA, and was an All-Star in 2015. Jersey Worn by: Peter Blair Baltimore What’s the story? “I loved the way he pitched.” … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Jersey of the Game-Darren O’Day
Mountcastle’s 2 home runs bail out Bradish in Orioles’ 9-5 win over Rays
BALTIMORE—After starting pitcher Kyle Bradish followed his seven hitless innings last Sunday with the Orioles’ shortest start of the season, his team’s power bats bailed him out. Ryan Mountcastle hit a pair of two-run home runs, and Anthony Santander and Jordan Westburg also homered in the Orioles’ 9-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays before 36,958 at Camden Yards on Saturday. In … [Read more...] about Mountcastle’s 2 home runs bail out Bradish in Orioles’ 9-5 win over Rays
Reviewing the good and bad of the Orioles’ 1st 2 months
Through one-third of a season in which there were great expectations for the Orioles, they’ve largely met them. That’s not to say there haven’t been surprises, both good and bad, with some important questions to be answered. Their record projects to be better than in 2023 A year ago, the Orioles were 34-20 through 54 games, which projected to 102 wins. They won 101, their most … [Read more...] about Reviewing the good and bad of the Orioles’ 1st 2 months
Midday Mailbag: How many All-Stars will the Orioles have?
Every weekday, 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: If Orioles’ performances continue to trend as they have since the start of the season, Gunnar Henderson is an obvious All-Star selection. It seems the rest of the infield … [Read more...] about Midday Mailbag: How many All-Stars will the Orioles have?