Baltimore Baseball

BALTIMORE—While Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle rested, three of the lower-profile Orioles — Aaron Hicks, Josh Lester and Ryan O’Hearn — provided the bulk of the offense. Hicks, Lester and O’Hearn, all bargain pickups, combined for seven hits, six runs scored and four RBIs as the Orioles won their fourth straight, completing a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals, … [Read more...] about Orioles win 4th straight, 11-3 over Royals as Henderson continues hot streak with longest Eutaw Street home run

BALTIMORE—It took until the Orioles’ 64th game for Cole Irvin to record his first win with his new team. Irvin, who was sent to Triple-A Norfolk on April 13th after three starts in which he allowed 15 runs and walked eight in 12 2/3 innings, returned from the minor leagues and got that elusive win with lots of help from his defense. Irvin allowed one run on six hits in 5 1/3 … [Read more...] about Outstanding defense keys Irvin’s 1st Orioles win; Henderson homers as leadoff hitter

The Orioles recalled left-hander Nick Vespi from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned Bruce Zimmermann to Norfolk on Friday. Vespi, who was recalled briefly by the Orioles last month and returned to Norfolk without pitching, was 2-0 with a 1.77 ERA and seven saves for the Tides. “With 13 pitchers, your bullpen is always in flux,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “Optioning guys that have … [Read more...] about Orioles recall Vespi from Norfolk, option Zimmermann; Irvin to start Saturday

For the second time in the last five games, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde didn’t play first baseman Ryan Mountcastle. Those two games are the only ones Mountcastle hasn’t played this season. He’s 4-for-26, and hitting .231, his lowest average since April 27th. Some of Mountcastle’s stats aren’t bad. He has 11 home runs and 39 RBIs, and if he kept on the same pace, could hit more … [Read more...] about Mountcastle sits in Orioles’ 10-2 loss to Brewers

Orioles pitching struck out 16 Milwaukee Brewers, a season high. But they still lost to the Brewers, 4-3, in 10 innings. Orioles hitters, meanwhile, struck out 16 times, one short of their season-high. Their only walk was an intentional one to Adley Rutschman in the 10th. The Brewers were just 4-for-18 with runners in scoring position, but they won the game when Joey Wiemer … [Read more...] about Orioles strike out 16 times in 4-3, 10-inning loss to Brewers; Who’s Orioles’ 5th starter?