BALTIMORE—Oriole closer Félix Bautista had been nearly unhittable for weeks. He was named American League Reliever of the Month for the third time this season in July, and for the second consecutive month. Entering Tuesday night’s game with a three-run lead in the ninth, Bautista seemed ready for his 31st save. Instead, Bautista allowed a grand slam to the Houston Astros Kyle … [Read more...] about Bautista allows grand slam in 9th as Orioles lose to Astros, 7-6; Mountcastle hits 472-foot home run; Hyde ejected
Brad Brach on returning to Orioles as a broadcaster, comparing bullpens
Last weekend, viewers to Oriole telecasts heard an unfamiliar voice who had a familiar name. Brad Brach, who was part of one of the best bullpens in Orioles’ history, worked his second series as an analyst along with Jim Palmer. Brach spent five seasons with the Orioles, going 27-15 with 32 saves and a 2.99 earned-run average from 2014-2018. He earned an All-Star berth in 2016. … [Read more...] about Brad Brach on returning to Orioles as a broadcaster, comparing bullpens
Minor Monday: Aberdeen’s hope for a Bright future
A part of the minor league experience for many baseball players is getting assigned to clubs far from where they grew up. And while High-A Aberdeen isn’t right around the corner from IronBirds pitcher Trace Bright’s hometown of Montgomery, Alabama, or Auburn University (where he played his college ball), there are some familiar faces nearby for the 22-year-old … [Read more...] about Minor Monday: Aberdeen’s hope for a Bright future
Orioles celebrate 1983 World Series team with 7-3 victory over Mets; Gibson wins 100th game
BALTIMORE—The Orioles continued their celebration of the 1983 World Series championship team by winning their second straight game with players from that group in attendance. A sellout crowd of 44,326, the third sellout of the season at Camden Yards, watched as starter Kyle Gibson allowed three runs on four hits in seven innings as the Orioles defeated the New York Mets, 7-3, … [Read more...] about Orioles celebrate 1983 World Series team with 7-3 victory over Mets; Gibson wins 100th game
McCann drives in 5 runs in Orioles’ 10-3 win over Mets; Westburg homers and scores from 1st on single
BALTIMORE—The Orioles are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their last World Series championship this weekend, and with many of the 1983 champions on hand, the current team keeps showing it may be just as good as those long-ago champs. The Orioles scored four runs in both the sixth and seventh innings, and defeated the New York Mets, 10-3, before an announced crowd of 29,550 … [Read more...] about McCann drives in 5 runs in Orioles’ 10-3 win over Mets; Westburg homers and scores from 1st on single