Baltimore Baseball

It’s time for the second part of our monthly mailbag. Thank you for your questions, which may be edited for grammar, length and clarity. Question: Wouldn’t it be wise to offer Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman extended contracts before the Orioles lose them in free agency? From: John Flato via email Answer: A similar question was asked by @MrNoFoxGiven, who wanted to know … [Read more...] about Answers to your Orioles questions, Part 2

BALTIMORE—The Orioles were within a strike of recording their third straight shutout and extending their scoreless streak to 35 innings. Instead of Félix Bautista recording his second save, he picked up an unwanted win as he gave up a game-tying single to Javier Baez and then watched the Orioles piece together a run in the bottom of the ninth for a 2-1 win over the Detroit … [Read more...] about Orioles’ scoreless streak ends at 34, but 9th-inning rally leads to 2-1 win over Tigers

BALTIMORE—While the Orioles’ streak of scoreless innings pitched ended in the ninth inning on Friday night, another impressive mark remained intact until Kyle Gibson allowed a home run with one out in the seventh inning. In their last five games, Oriole starters threw 30 scoreless innings, and Gibson allowed just two hits and equaled a career high with 11 strikeouts as the … [Read more...] about Orioles win 5th straight, 5-1 over Tigers; Gibson strikes out 11

BOWIE—Coby Mayo had an inside look at what the Orioles were going to be like this season during spring training. The 21-year-old, who was drafted in the fourth round of the 2020 draft, got a long look during Grapefruit League games, and he was happy with what he took away. “I think it’s just realizing how close you are and being with those guys is awesome,” Mayo said. “Being in … [Read more...] about Minor Monday: Mayo strives for a healthier 2023; Hoffman looks to replicate spring success at Bowie

Jackson Holliday’s stay at Single-A Delmarva was a short one. After hitting .392 with a .523 on-base percentage and a 1.190 OPS, the 19-year-old shortstop, the overall No. 1 pick in last July’s draft, was promoted from the Shorebirds to High-A Aberdeen on Monday. Holliday, who played just 20 professional games after he signed last year, was invited to Orioles spring training … [Read more...] about Orioles promote Jackson Holliday to Aberdeen