BALTIMORE—On a miserable night, the Orioles’ bats were frigid. Gametime temperature was 52 degrees, and with it drizzling for most of the game, the announced crowd of 9,404 at Oriole Park found little to be entertained by. The Orioles (3-2) had just three hits. In both their losses, they’ve been limited to three hits. Cole Irvin (0-1) started and allowed four runs on seven hits … [Read more...] about Orioles lose, 4-1, as Irvin struggles in miserable conditions
What they’re saying about Orioles’ 4-1 loss to Royals in miserable conditions
BALTIMORE—What happened: On an awful night to play ball, the Orioles had just three hits in a 4-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Game-time temperature was 52, but wind and drizzle made it feel much colder. The announced crowd was 9,404, but there weren’t close to that many in the ballpark. “You don’t ever want to play in 40-whatever, sleet and the wet and all that,” … [Read more...] about What they’re saying about Orioles’ 4-1 loss to Royals in miserable conditions
Midday Mailbag: How do options work?
Each 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: Maybe this is a general baseball question that insiders already understand, but it concerns Ryan McKenna and options. I like the guy. I like his hustle. What … [Read more...] about Midday Mailbag: How do options work?
Too soon for Orioles to determine a timetable for Cionel Pérez after oblique muscle strain
BALTIMORE—Left-handed reliever Cionel Pérez first felt his right oblique muscle tighten in the bullpen before his appearance on Saturday. Then, he said, he really felt it on his final two pitches against the Angels. Pérez was removed after two batters and he’s on the 15-day injured list with a strained right oblique muscle. “I think it’s important and it’s good to catch those … [Read more...] about Too soon for Orioles to determine a timetable for Cionel Pérez after oblique muscle strain
Orioles-Royals game will begin at 6:05 after a 5-hour rain delay
BALTIMORE–Wednesday’s game between the Orioles and Kansas City Royals, which was scheduled to begin at 1:05 p.m., will begin at 6:05. That’s a five-hour rain delay. On August 21st, 2016, the Orioles and Houston Astros waited more than four hours to begin a game that later had an additional 30-minute delay. Fans who left the ballpark will be allowed to re-enter. Major League … [Read more...] about Orioles-Royals game will begin at 6:05 after a 5-hour rain delay