I like that the Orioles want to have fun playing a kids game, that they want to stay loose and express support for one another. I don’t like the way they have chosen to demonstrate that fun and support when it comes to the home run celebration. It’s the homer hose that’s bothering me. Starting pitcher Kyle Gibson described it in terms that should appeal to an old-timer like me. … [Read more...] about Calling the Pen: O’s home run celebration sends the wrong message
Orioles want Irvin to get his confidence, command back at Triple-A
CHICAGO—Starting pitcher Cole Irvin is on his way to Norfolk, and the Orioles hope they’ll get a better Irvin when he returns. The Orioles optioned Irvin after Thursday’s game when he allowed six runs in four innings. “We want to see Cole get right. He’s got a lot better command than he’s shown in his first few starts,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “He’s going to be a huge part … [Read more...] about Orioles want Irvin to get his confidence, command back at Triple-A
Orioles lose to Athletics, 8-4; Late-inning woes continue; Kremer allows 4 runs
BALTIMORE—The Orioles clawed back to tie the Oakland Athletics in the seventh inning, but a horrid eighth cost them the game Wednesday night. Oakland, which broke a six-game losing streak, scored three runs in the eighth on four singles, two sacrifices and a mental error by leftfielder Austin Hays. The 8-4 loss to the A’s before an announced crowd of 10,181 at Camden Yards sent … [Read more...] about Orioles lose to Athletics, 8-4; Late-inning woes continue; Kremer allows 4 runs
Rutschman’s home run wins it for Orioles; Irvin’s struggles continue
BALTIMORE—Thanks to catcher Adley Rutschman, the Orioles took three of four against the Oakland Athletics. Rutschman’s ninth-inning home run rescued the Orioles, who had another disappointing start from Cole Irvin. Rutschman broke a 7-7 tie in the ninth, hitting a 1-0 pitch off Trevor May for his first game-winning home run and an 8-7 win before an announced crowd of 11,665 at … [Read more...] about Rutschman’s home run wins it for Orioles; Irvin’s struggles continue
Report: Orioles optioning Cole Irvin to Triple-A Norfolk; Watkins to be recalled
The Orioles are optioning struggling left-hander Cole Irvin to Triple-A Norfolk and promoting Spenser Watkins, according to a report by MASNsports.com that was confirmed by an industry source. The Orioles also will place left-handed reliever Keegan Akin on the paternity list and recall right-hander Yennier Cano from Norfolk to replace him. Irvin, who was acquired by the Orioles … [Read more...] about Report: Orioles optioning Cole Irvin to Triple-A Norfolk; Watkins to be recalled