Question: Do you have any ideas on who the team is considering to be its next permanent manager? When Buck Showalter took over there was an immediate uptick in the team’s performance. I think Mike Elias should bring Buck Showalter back for a second run here. I think he can lead this team to a championship. Do you think Buck would be interested? From: Mike Beale Answer: Mike, … [Read more...] about Could Buck Showalter return as Orioles manager in 2026? | MAILBAG
Orioles plan 30th anniversary celebration of Ripken’s 2131
BALTIMORE—The Orioles will commemorate the 30th anniversary of Cal Ripken Jr. breaking Lou Gehrig’s consecutive games streak before the September 6th game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ripken played in his 2,131st consecutive game on September 6th, 1995. Among those scheduled to attend before the 7:05 p.m. game are Hall of Famers and Ripken teammates Harold Baines, Eddie … [Read more...] about Orioles plan 30th anniversary celebration of Ripken’s 2131
Oriole fans endure bizarre rain delay
BALTIMORE—In a season of disappointments and strange developments, Oriole fans had to endure a bizarre and unexpected rain delay on Thursday. In the bottom of the fifth, rain began falling during the Orioles-Mariners despite no rain in the forecast. The Orioles’ head groundskeeper, Nicole Sherry, who regularly advises umpires ahead of impending storms, hadn’t talked with crew … [Read more...] about Oriole fans endure bizarre rain delay
Orioles’ offensive ineptitude spoils Kremer’s gem in 1-0 loss to Mariners
BALTIMORE-What happened? For the last four games, the Orioles’ offense has been nonexistent. After producing just 12 hits in three games against the Athletics, the Orioles got just three hits in seven innings against Seattle’s Georg Kirby. Even though Dean Kremer was excellent, allowing one run on five hits in eight innings, the Orioles’ lack of production doomed them to a 1-0 … [Read more...] about Orioles’ offensive ineptitude spoils Kremer’s gem in 1-0 loss to Mariners
Classic Orioles Card: John Miller, 1966
There’s a reason why John Miller has such a determined look on the Topps card at the top of this post. When the photo was taken, before the 1966 season, he thought he’d finally earned a chance to prove he was a major league pitcher. It had taken him a long time; since signing with the Orioles out of Baltimore’s Edmondson High School in 1960, Miller had thrown most of his … [Read more...] about Classic Orioles Card: John Miller, 1966