BALTIMORE—Corbin Burnes pitched well for the Orioles in his first six starts, and he did again in his seventh on Wednesday night. But Burnes didn’t pitch well enough to win, and the Orioles had no offense against Luis Gil in their 2-0 loss to the New York Yankees before 24,180 fans at Camden Yards. It was the first time the Orioles were shut out this season. The Orioles (19-11) … [Read more...] about Burnes pitches well, but Orioles get just 3 hits in 2-0 loss to Yankees
Orioles’ minor league roundup: Another strong start for Povich, home runs for Mayo, Stowers in Norfolk win
Left-hander Cade Povich allowed one run on five hits as Triple-A Norfolk beat Nashville, 7-3. The 24-year-old Povich (3-1) walked four and struck out five. His earned-run average is 1.11. Centerfielder Kyle Stowers and first baseman Coby Mayo each hit their 10th home run. Cameron Weston threw four scoreless innings in relief, allowing two hits and striking out eight without … [Read more...] about Orioles’ minor league roundup: Another strong start for Povich, home runs for Mayo, Stowers in Norfolk win
What they’re saying about Grayson Rodriguez, Gunnar Henderson and Orioles’ 2-0 win over Yankees
BALTIMORE—What happened? Grayson Rodriguez pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing five hits and got a big lift from his bullpen as the Orioles defeated the New York Yankees, 2-0, to move into first place in the American League East. The Orioles and Yankees play four games this week. They’ll play 13 times this season. Shortstop Gunnar Henderson led off the bottom of the first with a … [Read more...] about What they’re saying about Grayson Rodriguez, Gunnar Henderson and Orioles’ 2-0 win over Yankees
Orioles’ Mailbag: Why was Dillon Tate optioned?
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: I’m not understanding why Craig Kimbrel wasn’t put on the injured list to give him a break, but instead Dillon Tate was optioned. Can you explain this? From: … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Mailbag: Why was Dillon Tate optioned?
Hyde isn’t sure whether Kimbrel can pitch Tuesday for Orioles
BALTIMORE—Two days after he walked off the mound with a back injury, Craig Kimbrel was in the outfield on Tuesday throwing. He later threw in the bullpen. When the Orioles’ closer left Sunday’s game after allowing a walk and a two-run home run in a 7-6 loss to Oakland, there was concern that he might be out for an extended time. Manager Brandon Hyde said on Monday he hoped … [Read more...] about Hyde isn’t sure whether Kimbrel can pitch Tuesday for Orioles