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: Why wouldn’t the Orioles try to trade Mike Baumann for something instead of designating him for assignment? He has too good of an arm not to get picked up by someone. From: … [Read more...] about Midday Mailbag: Why did Orioles designate Mike Baumann for assignment?
What they’re saying about Rodriguez’s start, bullpen’s collapse in Orioles’ 4-3 loss to Mariners
What happened? Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez hadn’t pitched since April 29th because of right shoulder inflammation and was eager to take the mound against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday afternoon. Rain would delay that start by nearly three hours, but it didn’t have an effect on his performance. Rodriguez gave up just one hit and shut out the Mariners for six … [Read more...] about What they’re saying about Rodriguez’s start, bullpen’s collapse in Orioles’ 4-3 loss to Mariners
Orioles’ Jersey of the Game-Steve Pearce
Between 2012 and 2016, Steve Pearce had four stints as an Orioles’ outfielder and even played some second base, too. He was the World Series MVP for the Boston Red Sox in 2018. Jersey Worn by: Gavin Seaman Lake of the Woods, Virginia What’s the Story? “My mom got it for me” … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Jersey of the Game-Steve Pearce
Orioles’ minor league roundup: Kjerstad’s grand slam, Basallo’s early exit
Heston Kjerstad hit a 12th-inning grand slam to give Triple-A Norfolk a 5-3 win over Lehigh Valley on Sunday. The Ironpigs scored two runs in the top of the 12th off Nick Vespi (2-1). With two outs, Kjerstad, who was sent from the Orioles to the Tides on Monday, hit his 12th homer for the win. The game was scoreless through 10 innings. Catcher Samuel Basallo left Double-A … [Read more...] about Orioles’ minor league roundup: Kjerstad’s grand slam, Basallo’s early exit
Peter Schmuck: Orioles decide suspense is overrated, hammer Mariners, 9-2
The Orioles needed a couple of recent walk-off wins to maintain their early-season momentum, so it had to be nice to walk all over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. Gunnar Henderson led off the series opener at Oriole Park with his major league-leading 13th home run, and the O’s scored five times in the first inning against Mariners starter Bryce Miller on the way to a 9-2 … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Orioles decide suspense is overrated, hammer Mariners, 9-2