Baltimore Baseball

BALTIMORE—The Orioles returned from a successful road trip and began a seven-game homestand that will conclude with four games against the Tampa Bay Rays, against whom they’re competing for the American League East title. The Orioles moved closer to clinching a playoff bid, cutting their magic number to four with an 11-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals before an announced … [Read more...] about Mullins’ grand slam keys Orioles’ 11-5 win over Cardinals; Means’ return; Elias on Wells

There is no shortage of reasons Enrique Bradfield Jr. was the No. 17 pick in July’s draft. Top-notch speed. Excellent understanding of the strike zone. A reliable bat. One of the most important might be a high-end competitiveness that permitted the outfielder to thrive in three seasons at Vanderbilt — and advance to High-A Aberdeen in his first, truncated season in Baltimore’s … [Read more...] about Minor Monday: Bradfield shows why he was Orioles’ No. 1 pick

BOSTON—Pitcher Kyle Gibson has been a winner for the Orioles — on and off the field this season. Gibson leads the Orioles with 14 wins, a career high, and he’s tied with Toronto’s Chris Bassitt for the American League lead. On Friday, Gibson was chosen by the Orioles as their nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award for his charitable works. It’s his third nomination. He was … [Read more...] about Gibson, Orioles’ Roberto Clemente nominee, is a high achiever on and off field

BOSTON—A week ago, the Orioles started their final long road trip, one that promised to be difficult. That hasn’t turned out to be the case. After losing their first game in Arizona, they’ve now recorded six straight wins on the road. After an offday, resting up after an all-night, cross-country flight, the Orioles moved closer to clinching their first postseason spot since … [Read more...] about Orioles roll to 6th straight win, 11-2 over Red Sox; Another strong start for Bradish; Offense stays hot

Like everyone else, I can’t wait to see super prospect Jackson Holliday in a major league uniform, but now is not the time. Orioles executive VP/general manager Mike Elias hasn’t entirely ruled out adding the shortstop to the late-season roster, so it certainly has to seem like an exciting possibility for a rejuvenated fan base that would love to see him in September. The … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck’s Short Take: Not the right time for Holliday