Baltimore Baseball

BALTIMORE—Relief pitcher Jacob Webb returned from a rush trip to Marietta, Georgia so he could be with his wife, Magali, who gave birth to the couple’s first child, a daughter, Hudson. Webb was looking forward to his first Opening Day as a major leaguer, but he was placed on the paternity list and replaced by left-hander Nick Vespi, who was returned to Triple-A Norfolk. “This … [Read more...] about New dad Jacob Webb rejoins Orioles; Vespi returns to Norfolk

Mike Cuellar was a four-time 20-game winner for the Orioles. He won 143 games, fourth most in team history. He was traded by the Astros to the Orioles in December 1968 for outfielder Curt Blefary in what is considered one of the worst trades in Astros’ history. Cuellar was one of four 20-game winners for the Orioles in 1971; the others were Jim Palmer, Dave McNally and Pat … [Read more...] about Jersey of the Game: Mike Cuellar

BALTIMORE—Shortstop Gunnar Henderson received his Silver Slugger award before Saturday’s game and began the Orioles’ first with a home run. He added a single in the fifth, and a two-run triple in a nine-run sixth inning, and the Orioles had their second straight lopsided win to begin the season. The Orioles had a 3-1 lead heading into the bottom of the sixth, and the first nine … [Read more...] about 9-run 6th, 9 strikeouts by Rodriguez power Orioles to 13-4 rout of Angels; Henderson sets pace with leadoff homer, Santander’s 3-run shot caps 6th