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: Young stars Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson have been praised — and rightfully so — for their patience at the plate and their refusal to chase bad pitches. But there is … [Read more...] about Midday Mailbag: How often do Henderson and Rutschman get caught looking?
Orioles’ Hyde hopes Holliday’s 1st hit will free him for many more
BALTIMORE—Jackson Holliday is again in the Orioles’ lineup for Monday night’s game against Minnesota, batting ninth and playing second base. Holliday’s first hit as a major leaguer came in the seventh inning of Sunday’s game. After the game, the 20-year-old, who was promoted last Tuesday, said he hoped it would be the first of many. “I could definitely feel the relief, and the … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Hyde hopes Holliday’s 1st hit will free him for many more
Cowser named American League Player of the Week
BALTIMORE-Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser was named the American League’s Player of the Week. Cowser, who was the Orioles’ top draft pick in 2021, the fifth overall, hit .435 (10-for-23) with 4 home runs, 12 RBIs, 4 doubles, 3 walks, 2 stolen bases and a 1.130 slugging percentage. Last week, Cowser was 6-for-13 (.462) with two homers and 10 RBIs in the Orioles’ three-game … [Read more...] about Cowser named American League Player of the Week
Jersey of the Game-Rick Dempsey
Rick Dempsey was one of the greatest catchers in Orioles history. Though he never won a Gold Glove or made an All-Star team, Dempsey’s outgoing personality made him a fan favorite during the “Orioles Magic” years. The greatest moment in his 12 seasons with the Orioles was winning the Most Valuable Player in the 1983 World Series when he hit .385. He also won a Series with the … [Read more...] about Jersey of the Game-Rick Dempsey
Mullins’ home run, great catch leads Orioles to 7-4 win over Twins
BALTIMORE—With all the exceptional young talent on the Orioles, sometimes centerfielder Cedric Mullins is overlooked. That wasn’t the case on Monday night when he drove in three runs with a two-run homer and a sacrifice fly and made a wonderful diving catch to save a run. Mullins’ excellence led the Orioles to a 7-4 win over the Minnesota Twins before 14,611 at Camden Yards. In … [Read more...] about Mullins’ home run, great catch leads Orioles to 7-4 win over Twins