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: Gunnar Henderson’s performance so far this season has been amazing. He has displayed superior speed, power, and defensive skills. I started watching baseball in the late … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Mailbag: Could Gunnar Henderson be AL Most Valuable Player?
Orioles’ Hyde hopes Kimbrel will avoid injured list; Closer is day-to-day with back soreness
BALTIMORE—For now, closer Craig Kimbrel has avoided the injured list. Kimbrel left Sunday’s game with upper back tightness after allowing a two-run home run, which cost the Orioles the win. After issuing a walk on four pitches and the home run that turned a 6-5 lead into a 7-6 loss to the Oakland Athletics, Kimbrel threw another ball, He was visited for the second time by … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Hyde hopes Kimbrel will avoid injured list; Closer is day-to-day with back soreness
Orioles activate Pérez, option Tate
BALTIMORE—The Orioles activated left-handed reliever Cionel Pérez from the 15-day disabled list on Monday and optioned right-hander Dillon Tate to Triple-A Norfolk. Pérez had been on the 15-day injured list with a strained right oblique. He left the Orioles’ game against the Angels on March 30th after facing two batters and was placed on the injured list the next day. “We had … [Read more...] about Orioles activate Pérez, option Tate
Jersey of the Game-Chris Hoiles
One of the most underrated Orioles of recent times, Hoiles caught 10 seasons for the Orioles, 1989-1998, and was best known for his “ultimate grand slam” on May 17th, 1996. Hoiles hit a game-winning grand slam in the bottom of the ninth, giving the Orioles a 14-13 win over Seattle. Jersey Worn by: Grady Kidder Towson, Maryland What’s the story? “Growing up, I thought he was … [Read more...] about Jersey of the Game-Chris Hoiles
Rodriguez, Henderson lead Orioles to 2-0 win over Yankees
BALTIMORE—The first Orioles game against the New York Yankees each season always brings a sense of anticipation. The teams play each other four times this week, and with the Orioles meeting each of their American League East rivals 13 times, each game is always an event. On a summer-like evening, Grayson Rodriguez pitched a scoreless game into the sixth inning, and Gunnar … [Read more...] about Rodriguez, Henderson lead Orioles to 2-0 win over Yankees