BALTIMORE—Before Tuesday night’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays was postponed by rain, Cedric Mullins was in the Orioles’ lineup, batting eighth and playing center field. Mullins is in the midst of a horrendous slump. He’s hitless in 14 at-bats and 5-for-57. “I love his defense in center field,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “I gave him the weekend off, and I played him … [Read more...] about Hyde sticking with Mullins; Orioles-Blue Jays postponed
What they’re saying about Kremer’s start, Orioles’ bad defense in 9-2 loss to Diamondbacks
BALTIMORE—What happened? Dean Kremer allowed six runs, three unearned, in 5 2/3 innings in a 9-2 Orioles loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Arizona scored three unearned runs in the fourth and fifth and six runs in the sixth, three against Kremer and three off Cionel Pérez. Kremer struck out 10 batters equaling his career high. He walked four. “We didn’t play our best … [Read more...] about What they’re saying about Kremer’s start, Orioles’ bad defense in 9-2 loss to Diamondbacks
Midday Mailbag: Should Orioles trade for another starting pitcher?
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: Although the Orioles’ starters have been excellent lately and given the Marlins’ expected firesale, are there any circumstances where you see the O’s making a trade for Jesús … [Read more...] about Midday Mailbag: Should Orioles trade for another starting pitcher?
Orioles recall Kyle Stowers from Norfolk, option Heston Kjerstad
BALTIMORE—The Orioles on Monday swapped left-handed hitting outfielders, recalling Kyle Stowers from Triple-A Norfolk and optioning Heston Kjerstad to the Tides. Stowers, who hit .207 in 48 games with the Orioles in 2022 and 2023, was hitting .240 with 11 home runs and 32 RBIS and an .856 OPS with Norfolk. Kjerstad hit .143 (2-for-14) in seven games with the Orioles. The … [Read more...] about Orioles recall Kyle Stowers from Norfolk, option Heston Kjerstad
Orioles make outfield changes: Hays activated, Stowers recalled, Kjerstad optioned, McKenna designated for assignment
BALTIMORE —For Monday night’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Orioles have added outfielders Kyle Stowers, who was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk, and Austin Hays, who was activated from the injured list because of a left calf muscle strain. They replace outfielders Heston Kjerstad, who was optioned to Norfolk, and Ryan McKenna, who was designated for … [Read more...] about Orioles make outfield changes: Hays activated, Stowers recalled, Kjerstad optioned, McKenna designated for assignment