BALTIMORE—Cole Irvin had his second straight strong start, pitching seven shutout innings, giving up four hits as the Orioles defeated the Oakland Athletics, 7-0, before 28,364 at Camden Yards on Saturday. In his previous start, Irvin pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing just four hits against Kansas City on Sunday. The seven innings were the most he’s pitched for the … [Read more...] about Irvin’s terrific start, Henderson, Mountcastle, Rutschman homers power Orioles to 7-0 win over Athletics
Peter Schmuck: O’s honor beloved ball writer and official scorer Jim Henneman
The plaque on the back wall of the press box at Oriole Park said it all, which was a good thing since longtime Baltimore baseball writer and Camden Yards official scorer Jim Henneman was struggling to find the words to describe what had just transpired. The occasion was the official rededication of what is now known as The Jim Henneman Press Box, which brought friends, family … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: O’s honor beloved ball writer and official scorer Jim Henneman
Orioles’ minor league roundup: Holliday hitless in Norfolk return
A day after he was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk, Jackson Holliday was hitless in four at-bats in the Tides’ 5-4 win over Gwinnett in 10 innings. Rightfielder Daniel Johnson drove in three runs and hit a two-run home run. Third baseman Coby Mayo drove in the winning run with a single. Starter Chayce McDermott left the game after registering just two outs in the first inning. He … [Read more...] about Orioles’ minor league roundup: Holliday hitless in Norfolk return
Far from the spotlight, Orioles bullpen catchers keep the mood light
Even the most avid Orioles fans don’t know who Ben Carhart and Joel Polanco are. The Orioles’ relievers certainly do. To them, Carhart and Polanco are their bullpen catchers, their buddies, confidants and sometimes pitching coaches. Carhart spent five seasons in the Chicago Cubs organization, first as an infielder, then a catcher. The 34-year-old was brought to the organization … [Read more...] about Far from the spotlight, Orioles bullpen catchers keep the mood light
Midday Mailbag: Why do the Orioles wear the black jerseys so often?
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: Why have the Orioles been wearing the black jerseys with the O’s scrip hat so often? It is my least favorite, especially after all we had to go through to get Baltimore on … [Read more...] about Midday Mailbag: Why do the Orioles wear the black jerseys so often?