CLEVELAND–What happened? With the trade deadline now just nine days away, contenders are closely watching the Orioles, seeing if any of them could potentially provide a boost to their postseason hopes. Tomoyuki Sugano did nothing to prove himself a worthy trade chip on Monday night. He labored through 3 2/3 innings, throwing 90 pitches, allowing four runs, three earned, on six … [Read more...] about Another bad night for Sugano in Orioles’ 10-5 loss to Guardians
Why did Orioles trade Bryan Baker? | MAILBAG
Question: If Mike Elias hopes/expects the Orioles to compete for the division next year, can you explain the logic in trading our most consistent relief pitcher (outside of Félix Bautista) for a late first-round pick when Bryan Baker had several more seasons of control, and a draft pick will likely not be ready for 3-4 years if at all? From: Chris Meyers Answer: Chris, the … [Read more...] about Why did Orioles trade Bryan Baker? | MAILBAG
Orioles end 4-game losing streak with 3 home runs, hold on for 5-3 win over Rays
TAMPA–What happened? After losing four straight games, the Orioles hit three home runs and received another quality start from Trevor Rogers, earning a 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays before 9,195 at George Mr. Steinbrenner Field on Sunday. Jackson Holliday, who ended Saturday night’s game with a fly ball to deep center field, led off the game with his 13th home run against … [Read more...] about Orioles end 4-game losing streak with 3 home runs, hold on for 5-3 win over Rays
Top draft picks Irish and Bodine plan to catch on with Orioles
The Orioles’ first two picks in the 2025 Major League Baseball draft were catchers — Ike Irish, the top pick and 19th overall, and Caden Bodine, the 30th pick. Because of a back injury, Irish played more games in the outfield than behind the plate this year for Auburn while Bodine was strictly a catcher for Coastal Carolina. Irish isn’t sure where he’s going to play. “If they … [Read more...] about Top draft picks Irish and Bodine plan to catch on with Orioles
Should Cedric Mullins be the Orioles’ leadoff hitter again? | MAILBAG
Question: I’ve had several dreams about the Orioles switching the batting order with Cedric Mullins leading off. With Mullins leading off again, he was stealing bases left and right. He was killing it. It gave him that edge again. I know it was only in my dreams. But I want to know what would you think about Mullins leading off again? Do you think he would kill it? From: Corey … [Read more...] about Should Cedric Mullins be the Orioles’ leadoff hitter again? | MAILBAG