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For Oriole starters, it’s team wins, not individual ones, that matter

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Forty years ago, Mike Boddicker won 20 games for the Orioles, the 24th time a pitcher had done that. Jim Palmer won 20 or more eight times. Dave McNally and Mike Cuellar did it four times, but no one since Boddicker has done it. Since then, Mike Mussina won 19 games twice. In this century, no Oriole pitcher has won more than the 16 that Chris Tillman won in 2013 and 2016 and … [Read more...] about For Oriole starters, it’s team wins, not individual ones, that matter

Midday Mailbag: How strong are Orioles’ starting pitchers?

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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: The Orioles’ starting rotation is so strong now. Who do you think is its weakest link? From: Heidi Tennyson Bertaux Answer: Heidi, I don’t think the Orioles currently have a … [Read more...] about Midday Mailbag: How strong are Orioles’ starting pitchers?

Orioles outfielder Austin Hays begins rehab assignment at Bowie

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WASHINGTON —Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is set to begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Bowie on Tuesday night. Hays, who’s been on the 10-day injured list with a strained left calf muscle, is set to play five innings for the Baysox when they face Akron at Prince George’s Stadium, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said. “I think we’d like to get him some at-bats,” Hyde said. … [Read more...] about Orioles outfielder Austin Hays begins rehab assignment at Bowie

Orioles’ Grayson Rodriguez thinks he’ll be ready to pitch when eligible

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WASHINGTON—Oriole starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez went on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation on April 30th. He’s eligible to return on May 15th, and Rodriguez thinks he’ll be ready to pitch by then. “Feeling good. Just wanted to take some time off. I had some shoulder inflammation, just missing a start or two, and then right back at it,” he … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Grayson Rodriguez thinks he’ll be ready to pitch when eligible