Baltimore Baseball

For lack of a better term, let’s call it the “Pressure Dynamic.” Hypothetical situation: Runners on first and second with none or one out. Opposing pitcher loads the bases with a four- or five-pitch walk. Young Oriole hitter steps up to the plate and swings at a first pitch that is out of the strike zone and either pops up, grounds into a double play or goes on to strike out on … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: What the young Oriole hitters still need to learn

BALTIMORE—The Orioles looked as if they’d be heading out for a most difficult road trip to Toronto and New York with an energizing come-from-behind win. Adley Rutschman’s two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning had given them a 5-4 lead, but in the top of the eighth, the Los Angeles Angels scored two runs, and instead of another series win, the Orioles had to … [Read more...] about Orioles’ bullpen allows 2 runs in 8th in 6-5 loss to Angels; Ohtani’s infield single key hit

BALTIMORE—Mychal Givens was in the Orioles’ clubhouse before Wednesday night’s game. Dillon Tate was not. Neither Givens nor Tate has pitched for the Orioles this season, though Givens pitched in Grapefruit League games. Givens has been on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation and Tate has been on the IL because of an elbow injury. On Tuesday night, Tate retired … [Read more...] about Orioles’ updates on Givens, Tate, Mateo, Hall

BALTIMORE—Cole Irvin is back with the Orioles after a month with Triple-A Norfolk, and for now, he’s here as a reliever. “We wanted to bring up somebody who’s a length option out of the ‘pen,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “Cole’s been throwing the ball great down at Norfolk, so we’re excited to have him back. “ Irvin was sent to Norfolk after just three starts, an 0-2 record and … [Read more...] about Irvin back to help Orioles with long relief; Mountcastle rests; Urías hopes to be back in 10 days

BALTIMORE—The Orioles hope that sending Kyle Stowers back to Triple-A Norfolk makes him a more effective hitter. Stowers was sent back to Norfolk after Sunday’s game. The outfielder struck out four times and is just 2-for-30 (.067). “I’d like to see him get his confidence back,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “Get some regular at-bats. He was swinging the bat so well before he came … [Read more...] about Orioles hope Stowers regains confidence at Norfolk; Santander’s 1st game at 1st; Ohtani vs. Rodriguez