It’s time for Part 1 of our monthly mailbag. Part 2 will be on Sunday. Questions may be edited for style, length and clarity. Question: Is Orioles’ pitching success sustainable with so many pitchers in no man’s land with innings pitched? From: @oldgrayroaddog Answer: I think the Orioles recognized the issue when they went to the six-man rotation a week ago. When Tyler Wells … [Read more...] about Answers to your Orioles questions, Part 1
Orioles know postseason will be different
The Orioles are a near certainty to play in the postseason. For nearly all of their players, it will be a new experience. Twenty-one of the current 26 Orioles haven’t played in the playoffs. Only starting pitcher Kyle Gibson, catcher James McCann, reliever Jacob Webb, infielder Adam Frazier and outfielder Aaron Hicks have. “It’s a little bit more nerve-wracking, especially the … [Read more...] about Orioles know postseason will be different
Orioles drop series to Padres with 5-2 loss; Tatis steals home
SAN DIEGO—While the Orioles secured their 78th straight series without being swept with a win on Monday night, losses on Tuesday and Wednesday night prevented them from another series win. The Orioles’ 5-2 loss to the San Diego Padres before an announced crowd of 42,518 at Petco Park combined with the Tampa Bay Rays’ 6-1 win over the San Francisco Giants cuts Baltimore’s lead … [Read more...] about Orioles drop series to Padres with 5-2 loss; Tatis steals home
Flaherty allows 7 runs in 3 innings as Orioles lose to Padres, 10-3; McCann pitches scoreless inning
SAN DIEGO—When the Orioles acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty from the St. Louis Cardinals at the August 1st trade deadline, they were expecting solid performances from a dependable veteran. In his first start, he allowed a run on four hits in six innings in Toronto, and in his second, he gave up three runs on six hits in five against Houston. His third start was worse, … [Read more...] about Flaherty allows 7 runs in 3 innings as Orioles lose to Padres, 10-3; McCann pitches scoreless inning
Rodriguez’s best start propels Orioles to 4-1 win over Padres; Henderson, O’Hearn deliver big hits
SAN DIEGO—The Orioles hope that pitcher Grayson Rodriguez has many more nights like Monday. Rodriguez seemingly toyed with the San Diego Padres, holding them to three hits in seven innings. It was the third straight win for the Orioles, 4-1 over the Padres before an announced crowd of 38,176 at Petco Park. The seven innings was a career best for Rodriguez (3-3), who won for the … [Read more...] about Rodriguez’s best start propels Orioles to 4-1 win over Padres; Henderson, O’Hearn deliver big hits