PITTSBURGH—The Orioles fought back after getting no offense through six innings, tying the game in the ninth and going ahead in the 10 before finally losing in the 11th. Oneil Cruz’s single against Jonathan Heasley scored automatic runner Henry Davis to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory before 24,089 at PNC Park on Saturday. Heasley (0-1) retired Ke’Bryan Hayes when … [Read more...] about Orioles rally in late innings, but lose in 11, 5-4 to Pirates
Peter Schmuck’s short take: A word of caution amid the euphoria over the Orioles’ walk-off wins
Don’t have to tell anyone how much fun it was to watch the Orioles deliver two walk-off victories to take the second series of what promises to be another very exciting season, but there are two sides to this feel-good story and the other side doesn’t feel quite so good. True this: If the Kansas City Royals had a real go-to closer, they would have swept the series and the … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck’s short take: A word of caution amid the euphoria over the Orioles’ walk-off wins
Midday Mailbag: What’s going on with Jackson Holliday?
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: Can you please address the control clock rule concerning Jackson Holliday? I’ve read many places that the O’s really don’t gain an extra year of control if … [Read more...] about Midday Mailbag: What’s going on with Jackson Holliday?
Orioles trade Diego Castillo to Twins
PITTSBURGH–The Orioles traded minor league infielder/outfielder Diego Castillo to the Minnesota Twins on Friday for cash considerations. Castillo was acquired off waivers from the New York Yankees on February 18th and was taken off the major league roster and outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on February 20th. Castillo hit .353 in 12 games (6-for-17) this spring and was 4-for-13 … [Read more...] about Orioles trade Diego Castillo to Twins
Orioles, Ravens each donate $5 million to those affected by Key Bridge collapse
BALTIMORE — The Orioles and Ravens have joined forces to help those affected by the collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore. The pro sports organizations have donated $5 million apiece to the Baltimore Community Foundation’s Key Bridge Emergency Fund, which was established to provide support to the families, port workers, first responders, small businesses, and communities … [Read more...] about Orioles, Ravens each donate $5 million to those affected by Key Bridge collapse