The Orioles’ 9-4 win over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Friday night was notable for several reasons. The five-run margin equaled their largest of the season. It enabled them to reach 12 games over .500 for the first time since May 9th, 2017, and it was a signature win against a top-shelf opponent. The Orioles (22-10) have won 18 of 23 games, and after going 17-5 in … [Read more...] about Orioles begin tough stretch with 9-4 win over Braves; Santander’s 1st grand slam; Harvey’s retirement
Orioles option O’Hearn to Norfolk as Torrens reports
The Orioles activated catcher Luis Torrens, who was acquired from the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations, and optioned first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn to Triple-A Norfolk after Thursday’s game. Along with Adley Rutschman and James McCann, Torrens, who’ll wear No. 13, will give the Orioles three catchers. O’Hearn hit .263 (5-for-19) in nine games with six RBIs for the … [Read more...] about Orioles option O’Hearn to Norfolk as Torrens reports
Orioles lose quickly to Royals, 6-0; Krehbiel’s likely farewell; Chirinos announces retirement
In this season of new rules designed to present more action in a shorter time, the Orioles played their shortest game in nearly 13 years. They lost, 6-0, to the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in just one hour, 59 minutes. The last time they played a nine-inning game in under two hours was on September 15th, 2010 when they beat the Toronto Blue Jays, 3-1, in just one … [Read more...] about Orioles lose quickly to Royals, 6-0; Krehbiel’s likely farewell; Chirinos announces retirement
Orioles acquire catcher Luis Torrens from Cubs, Krehbiel designated for assignment; Bautista wins monthly top reliever award
The Orioles acquired catcher Luis Torrens from the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations on Wednesday. Torrens, who turned 27 on Tuesday, was hitting .250 with three RBIs in 13 games for the Cubs this season. Torrens is a lifetime .229 hitter in six major league seasons with San Diego, Seattle and Chicago. His best year was in 2021 when he hit .243 with 15 home runs and 47 RBIs … [Read more...] about Orioles acquire catcher Luis Torrens from Cubs, Krehbiel designated for assignment; Bautista wins monthly top reliever award
Peter Schmuck’s short take: Cora may have meant no disrespect, but ‘red flag’ comment rankles Orioles
It had the making of one of those divisional rivalry dustups when Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora seemed to question how Orioles hitters seemed to know what was coming throughout a rocky performance by Red Sox ace Chris Sale on Monday night. Cora said on his weekly radio show that the fact not a single Oriole struck out against one of the better strikeout pitchers in the … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck’s short take: Cora may have meant no disrespect, but ‘red flag’ comment rankles Orioles