If you find it hard to understand why Orioles manager Brandon Hyde stubbornly defends his struggling players and continues to put them in important situations, it’s really not that complicated. It’s because he can. The Orioles will enter Wednesday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays a half-game behind the Yankees in the American League East and – though it probably doesn’t … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Orioles’ Brandon Hyde has enough slack to be patient with struggling players
Midday Mailbag: Should the Orioles bench Cedric Mullins?
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: What can the Orioles do with Cedric Mullins? He looks absolutely clueless at the plate. From: Richard Kalwarski Answer: Richard, that’s a popular question. Lee Barrett also … [Read more...] about Midday Mailbag: Should the Orioles bench Cedric Mullins?
Orioles’ Hyde gives Westburg a chance at leadoff
BALTIMORE—For the first time this season, someone other than Gunnar Henderson is leading off for the Orioles. Jordan Westburg is the leadoff hitter for Wednesday afternoon’s game against Toronto. Henderson will bat fourth. Adley Rutschman will be the designated hitter and bat second, as he normally does, and Ryan Mountcastle will bat third against Blue Jays left-hander Yusei … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Hyde gives Westburg a chance at leadoff
Orioles’ Jersey of the Game-Reggie Jackson
Reggie Jackson spent only the 1976 season with the Orioles. He was acquired from Oakland just before the start of the 1976 season and hit .277 with 27 home runs and 91 RBIs even though he reported late to the team. Jersey Worn by: Jake Bell Baltimore What’s the story? “When I was growing up, I was a big Reggie Jackson fan. Too bad he didn’t stick around.” … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Jersey of the Game-Reggie Jackson
Rutschman’s 2-run homer wins it for Orioles, 3-2
BALTIMORE—The Orioles regular-season sweepless streak, which has lasted nearly two years, lives on thanks to Adley Rutschman’s game-winning home run. With the Orioles trailing by one run in the bottom of the ninth, Rutschman’s two-run home run scored Jordan Westburg, and gave the Orioles a dramatic 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays before 29,578 on Wednesday. The Orioles … [Read more...] about Rutschman’s 2-run homer wins it for Orioles, 3-2