BALTIMORE—What happened? While the week belonged to Cedric Mullins, Wednesday was Albert Suárez’s day. Mullins made a sensational catch and hit a home run in Monday night’s win over the Minnesota Twins and followed it with a two-run, ninth-inning home run to propel the Orioles to their fourth straight win, 4-2, on Wednesday. But the story of Wednesday’s game was Suárez. In his … [Read more...] about What they’re saying about Albert Suárez and Orioles’ walk-off win over Twins
Midday Mailbag: Cowser for Rookie of the Year?
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: What are your thoughts on Colton Cowser and Jackson Holliday finishing 1-2 for Rookie of the Year, and who do you think is their competition? From: Dan McConnell Answer: Dan, … [Read more...] about Midday Mailbag: Cowser for Rookie of the Year?
What they’re saying about Wells’ injury and Orioles’ 11-3 rout of Twins
BALTIMORE—What happened? Just before gametime, the Orioles placed right-hander Tyler Wells on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 13th, because of right elbow inflammation. Wells, who was scheduled to start Wednesday’s afternoon game against the Minnesota Twins, was 0-2 with a 5.87 earned-run average. The injury leaves the Orioles searching for another starter with … [Read more...] about What they’re saying about Wells’ injury and Orioles’ 11-3 rout of Twins
Midday Mailbag: How should relievers be used?
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: Which strategy works best over the long run — riding a relief pitcher who is effective, or sticking with defined roles? Is Bruce Bochy’s approach only best for unusual series … [Read more...] about Midday Mailbag: How should relievers be used?
Albert Suárez gets call to start for Orioles against Twins
BALTIMORE—The Orioles chose 34-year-old right-hander Albert Suárez to replace Tyler Wells for Wednesday afternoon’s start against the Minnesota Twins. They selected Suárez’s contract from Triple-A Norfolk. It will be Suárez’s first major league game since September 26th, 2017 for the San Francisco Giants, and his first start since September 23rd, 2016, also for San Francisco. … [Read more...] about Albert Suárez gets call to start for Orioles against Twins