Mark Belanger was an eight-time Gold Glove winner at shortstop. Belanger played 17 years with the Orioles and made the All-Star team in 1976. Though he had a career average of .228, his defense helped him amass a 41.0 career WAR (Wins Above Replacement). He finished his career in 1982 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jersey worn by: Mark Shifflett Forest Hill, Maryland What’s the … [Read more...] about Jersey of the Game-Mark Belanger
Burnes limits Red Sox to 2 hits, Cowser delivers 4 RBIs in Orioles’ 7-1 win over Red Sox
BOSTON—Neither Corbin Burnes nor Colton Cowser had ever played in Fenway Park before Tuesday’s Opening Day for the Boston Red Sox. They might not want to leave Fenway after Tuesday’s performance. Burnes pitched seven outstanding innings, allowing only two hits and dominating the Red Sox after giving up a lone run in the first. Cowser drove in four runs as the Orioles spoiled … [Read more...] about Burnes limits Red Sox to 2 hits, Cowser delivers 4 RBIs in Orioles’ 7-1 win over Red Sox
What they’re saying about Orioles’ stunning loss to Pirates
PITTSBURGH—What happened? Shortstop Gunnar Henderson thought he could have ended the game with a spectacular double play. Instead, he committed a throwing error, and the Orioles lost for the second straight time to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 3-2, on Sunday. Ke’Bryan Hayes and Jack Suwinski began the ninth inning with singles against Orioles reliever Yennier Cano. Connor Joe … [Read more...] about What they’re saying about Orioles’ stunning loss to Pirates
Midday Mailbag: Who’ll stop those Orioles’ rain delays?
Every weekday, I’ll be answering at least one Orioles question, sometimes more. If you’d like to submit a question, send it to: Rich@BaltimoreBaseball.com. Questions may be edited for clarity, length and style. Question: Who decides how long a rain delay may last? Five hours seems not to be in the best interest of players or fans. From: Barbara McCann Answer: Barbara, last … [Read more...] about Midday Mailbag: Who’ll stop those Orioles’ rain delays?
What they’re saying about Orioles’ 5-4 loss to Pirates in 11 innings
PITTSBURGH—What happened? The Orioles got just four hits in 11 innings, were 0-for-14 with runners in scoring position and lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-4, on Saturday. The Orioles had just one hit — a pop fly that should have been caught — in six innings against left-hander Bailey Falter and trailed, 3-0. They scored two runs in the seventh, tied it in the ninth, went … [Read more...] about What they’re saying about Orioles’ 5-4 loss to Pirates in 11 innings