Generations of Orioles fans have grown up without watching their team’s pitchers hit. The designated hitter was adopted by the American League for the 1973 season, and since 2022, it’s been used by the National League as well, making pitchers’ at-bats rare. Before that, pitchers batted ninth. If a runner was on base, they often would be asked to lay down a sacrifice bunt. Most … [Read more...] about When Orioles’ pitchers used to hit: ‘I held my own’
Orioles’ minor league roundup: Means allows 3 runs in 4 1/3 innings in rehab start for Norfolk; Bradfield goes to injured list
In his fifth rehab start for Triple-A Norfolk, Oriole starter John Means allowed three runs on seven hits in 4 1/3 innings, walking one and striking out five. Means threw 79 pitches against Gwinnett. Means is on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm strain. He could pitch again on Sunday as his 30-day rehab stint, which began March 31st, nears its end. Double-A Bowie lost … [Read more...] about Orioles’ minor league roundup: Means allows 3 runs in 4 1/3 innings in rehab start for Norfolk; Bradfield goes to injured list
Birds’ Eye View: What we saw in Orioles’ 1st shutout, 5-0 over Royals
What happened? The Orioles got an excellent start from Cole Irvin and back-to-back home runs from Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg to win their second straight game against the Kansas City Royals, 5-0 at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday. The Orioles are 14-7 and continue to trail the New York Yankees by a half-game in the American League East. Cowser caught the final out in closer … [Read more...] about Birds’ Eye View: What we saw in Orioles’ 1st shutout, 5-0 over Royals
Midday Mailbag: How patient will Orioles be with Jackson Holliday?
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: How much longer do you think the Orioles will be willing to let Jackson Holliday struggle at the plate before they send him back to the minors for a reset? From: Lee … [Read more...] about Midday Mailbag: How patient will Orioles be with Jackson Holliday?
Peter Schmuck’s Random Thoughts: Orioles can afford to be patient with Holliday, but…
The Orioles are on a terrific roll right now, and the early struggles of top prospect Jackson Holliday haven’t made a dent in it. So, the team can certainly keep chugging along while the kid tries to get a handle on major league pitching. The way fellow rookie Colton Cowser and third baseman Jordan Westburg have been producing in the back half of the lineup, the O’s could leave … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck’s Random Thoughts: Orioles can afford to be patient with Holliday, but…