After an imperfect weather forecast, the Orioles’ delayed home opener against the New York Yankees will be played on Friday at 3:05 p.m. On Wednesday afternoon, with forecasts showing a high probability of severe rain for the scheduled Thursday opener, the Orioles decided to postpone the game for a day. There wasn’t any rain until about 3 ½ hours after the scheduled start time. … [Read more...] about Orioles play weather-delayed home opener against Yankees; New food, retail at Oriole Park
Hyde can’t wait for Orioles’ home opener
BALTIMORE—Brandon Hyde had to wait an extra day for his fifth home opener as the Orioles’ manager, and he can relate to the heightened fan interest. “People are excited to watch us play, and that’s exciting for our players, our coaches and people in the clubhouse,” Hyde said. “Coming off a year last year when we exceeded expectations by a lot. We have a lot of talent in the … [Read more...] about Hyde can’t wait for Orioles’ home opener
Orioles defeat Yankees, 7-6, in home opener; Hyde: ‘It was a definite Baltimore crowd all the way through’
BALTIMORE—For years, whenever the Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees played here, their fans would outnumber or, at least, out-cheer Oriole fans. On Friday, that was different in the home opener. The Orioles held on for a taut 7-6 win over the Yankees before a sellout crowd of 45,018, and there was no question who the fans were cheering for. “A lot of people showed up, great … [Read more...] about Orioles defeat Yankees, 7-6, in home opener; Hyde: ‘It was a definite Baltimore crowd all the way through’
Orioles’ Holliday doesn’t feel ‘too far away from big leagues’
SALISBURY—Shortstop Jackson Holliday stood out during spring training. There was the long-flowing hair, his youth and, of course, his talent. It was the youth that stood out. He’s 19 and to many he looks much younger but plays much older. Cade Povich, a left-handed pitcher who’ll begin the season with Double-A Bowie and is still just 22, was stunned by Holliday’s talent and … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Holliday doesn’t feel ‘too far away from big leagues’
Orioles promote Grayson Rodriguez to make major league debut
Nine days after the Orioles surprisingly sent Grayson Rodriguez, their top pitching prospect, to Triple-A Norfolk, they’ve promoted him to start Wednesday’s game against the Texas Rangers. After the Orioles’ 7-2 win over the Rangers on Tuesday night, manager Brandon Hyde told reporters in Texas he didn’t know who the Orioles would start on Wednesday. On Wednesday morning, … [Read more...] about Orioles promote Grayson Rodriguez to make major league debut