PHILADELPHIA—Starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez will have surgery on his right elbow next week, according to interim manager Tony Mansolino. He mentioned next Monday as a possible date. Executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias mentioned the likelihood of surgery in his video conference call last Friday, saying he had some bone that needed to be removed from his right … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Rodriguez scheduled for elbow surgery next week
Povich pitches well in 1st start back, but Martin allows 6 runs in 13-3 Orioles’ loss to Phillies
PHILADELPHIA-What happened? With four key bullpen pieces traded, and closer Félix Bautista’s 2025 in doubt, the Orioles have been searching for stoppers in the bullpen. Corbin Martin might not be one of them. Martin, who recorded his first major league save last Tuesday, came into a game that was tied at 3 after Cade Povich left in his first major league start since June 15th … [Read more...] about Povich pitches well in 1st start back, but Martin allows 6 runs in 13-3 Orioles’ loss to Phillies
Is Elias’ strategy a winning one for the Orioles? / MAILBAG
Question: Your thoughts on going all in to win in a given year or two, knowing a couple rebuild seasons would follow a win-now, all-or-nothing approach. It seems Elias is building a mid-level contender. Not too hot, not too cold. From: Jim Anderson Answer: Jim, I have been flooded with questions about Mike Elias and his performance, mostly critical ones, and I think you’re … [Read more...] about Is Elias’ strategy a winning one for the Orioles? / MAILBAG
Akin allows walkoff home run to Turner as Orioles lose to Cubs, 5-3
CHICAGO–What happened? The Orioles haven’t won a game all season when they trailed after eight innings. In the top of the ninth, they tied their game against the Chicago Cubs, 3-3, when Colton Cowser doubled and scored with two outs on a pinch-hit single by Ryan Noda, who joined the team earlier in the day. In the bottom of the ninth, Keegan Akin, who saved Saturday’s game, … [Read more...] about Akin allows walkoff home run to Turner as Orioles lose to Cubs, 5-3
What do you think of the Orioles’ trade deadline strategy? | MAILBAG
Because of the trade deadline, we haven’t had a mailbag for a few days, and since we’ve gotten so many questions about the Orioles’ trades, we have an expanded edition of the mailbag this morning. We’ll be back to our normal time on Tuesday. Question: Like many, wondering what in the world is the strategy here? Presumably, the Orioles want to be competitive for the postseason … [Read more...] about What do you think of the Orioles’ trade deadline strategy? | MAILBAG