The Orioles optioned struggling right-hander Tyler Wells to Double-A Bowie after Saturday night’s game. Wells allowed three runs on three hits and walked three in 2 2/3 innings in the Orioles’ 8-3 loss to the New York Yankees. In his last three starts since the All-Star break, Wells has allowed 11 runs on 10 hits with nine walks in nine innings. This season, Wells is 7-6 with … [Read more...] about Orioles option Tyler Wells to Bowie; Krehbiel’s contract purchased
Orioles batting Rutschman leadoff for 1st time
BALTIMORE—Adley Rutschman is leading off in Saturday’s game. It’s the first time in Rutschman’s career he’s been the leadoff batter. It will be the seventh time an Orioles catcher has batted leadoff and Rutschman is the fourth catcher to do so. Chance Sisco was the last Orioles catcher to lead off on August 19th, 2020. Rutschman has reached base in 13 consecutive games, tying a … [Read more...] about Orioles batting Rutschman leadoff for 1st time
Elias on Orioles’ trade strategy, return of Means, DL Hall
BALTIMORE—With the Tuesday 6 p.m. trade deadline, Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias says it’s a seller’s market, and the Orioles have checked in with each of the other 29 major league teams. “I think that if we are going to make additional acquisition trades, I would bet heavily they are going to be on the pitching side of things.” Elias said in a news … [Read more...] about Elias on Orioles’ trade strategy, return of Means, DL Hall
Orioles lose 2nd straight to Phillies, 6-4; AL East lead remains at 1 1/2 games; Bradish allows 5 runs
PHILADELPHIA—Kyle Bradish had a string of five straight quality starts heading into the Orioles’ final game of a seven-game road trip, and that streak was broken. Bradish allowed five runs, his most since April 25th, and the Orioles lost their second straight to the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-4, before an announced crowd of 40,235 at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night. The … [Read more...] about Orioles lose 2nd straight to Phillies, 6-4; AL East lead remains at 1 1/2 games; Bradish allows 5 runs
Orioles’ Henderson hopes he’ll return in a few days; Mullins runs in rehab; Lester clears waivers
PHILADELPHIA—Infielder Gunnar Henderson left Tuesday night’s game with lower back discomfort and isn’t in the lineup for Wednesday night’s game. against the Philadelphia Phillies. Henderson missed two games in San Francisco and Milwaukee with a similar injury last month. “Feeling a lot better. I think it was the same deal that happened a little bit earlier in the year,” … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Henderson hopes he’ll return in a few days; Mullins runs in rehab; Lester clears waivers