BOSTON-Orioles rookie second baseman Jackson Holliday struck out in his first major league at-bat. Holliday, batting ninth, didn’t hit until the third inning, and he struck out swinging on a 2-2 pitch by Boston Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford. Holliday turned a 4-6-3 double play to end the top of second inning as his first chance. He misplayed a shallow fly ball to … [Read more...] about Jackson Holliday strikes out in 1st MLB at-bat
Orioles’ Danny Coulombe on his career: ‘Such a crazy journey’
Danny Coulombe was a 25th-round draft pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012. The 34-year-old left-handed reliever made his major league debut in 2014 and has played two seasons for the Dodgers, four for Oakland, three for Minnesota, and he’s in his second season with the Orioles. This interview has been edited for brevity. Question: What’s the difference between life in the … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Danny Coulombe on his career: ‘Such a crazy journey’
Midday Mailbag: When will Jackson Holliday come up?
Each weekday, I’ll be answering at least one question, sometimes more. If you’d like to submit a question, sent it to: Rich@BaltimoreBaseball.com. Questions may be edited for clarity, length and style. Question: When is Jackson Holliday going to be called up? He’s on my fantasy baseball roster, and i am hoping I don’t have to wait too long. From: Alfonso … [Read more...] about Midday Mailbag: When will Jackson Holliday come up?
Orioles’ Hyde confident that Hays will start hitting soon
BOSTON—In the midst of an 0-for-19 slump, leftfielder Austin Hays isn’t in the Orioles lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox. Hays is 2-for-26 (.077) overall with two RBIs after hitting just .133 in 12 Grapefruit League games. The Red Sox are starting right-hander Brayan Bello, and manager Brandon Hyde is starting Colton Cowser in left field in place of … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Hyde confident that Hays will start hitting soon
Orioles’ Bradish joining Aberdeen, rehab assignment to begin soon
Orioles right-handed starting pitcher Kyle Bradish, who suffered a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow earlier this year, is set to join High-A Aberdeen on Tuesday and will begin a rehab assignment soon. When the Orioles began spring training on February 14th, executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias revealed Bradish’s injury. Just before the end of … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Bradish joining Aberdeen, rehab assignment to begin soon