BOSTON—It wasn’t until after midnight when the Orioles secured their 80th win of the season. On a strange night that featured Jordan Lyles handed a quick five-run lead and losing a chance for a win because of a 1-hour, 40-minute rain delay, the Orioles defeated the Boston Red Sox, 14-8, before an announced crowd of 25,634 at Fenway Park on Monday. The Orioles hit five home … [Read more...] about Santander hits 2 home runs in Orioles’ 14-8 win over Red Sox; Lyles’ short start; Henderson’s blast
Oriole players get their visit inside Fenway’s left-field scoreboard
BOSTON—One of the rites of passage for young players is a visit inside the left-field scoreboard at Fenway Park. As they prepare to walk in the door to the hand-operated scoreboard, they’re handed a Sharpie to sign their names inside. There’s not much headroom or much room at all. On Tuesday, pitchers DL Hall and Jake Reed, infielder Gunnar Henderson and outfielder Kyle Stowers … [Read more...] about Oriole players get their visit inside Fenway’s left-field scoreboard
Minor Monday: Britton’s deep roster leads to late-season surge by Norfolk
Triple-A Norfolk manager Buck Britton has a number of talented players eager to get an opportunity with the Baltimore Orioles. The Tides are 73-74 and have gone 14-8 since September 1st. “We’re playing some good baseball, that’s for sure,” Britton said. Infielder Jordan Westburg has been one of Norfolk’s most productive players. He is batting .276 with 24 doubles and 18 home … [Read more...] about Minor Monday: Britton’s deep roster leads to late-season surge by Norfolk
Orioles option Akin to Norfolk, recall Gillaspie; Urías, Vavra out with injuries; Henderson dealing with slump
BOSTON—Needing a fresh arm for the bullpen, the Orioles optioned left-hander Keegan Akin to Triple-A Norfolk and recalled right-hander Logan Gillaspie from Norfolk, The Orioles say that the move was made because they’re planning for certain matchups coming up, and is a tactical move, and doesn’t have anything to do with Akin’s performance. Akin’s season is effectively finished … [Read more...] about Orioles option Akin to Norfolk, recall Gillaspie; Urías, Vavra out with injuries; Henderson dealing with slump
Bautista allows 4 runs in 9th in crushing 11-10 Orioles’ loss to Astros
BALTIMORE—Ever since Félix Bautista became the Orioles’ closer when the team traded All-Star Jorge López on August 2nd, he’d been nearly perfect. On Saturday night, Bautista had his worst performance of the season, first blowing a one-run lead in the eighth, and then giving up four runs in the ninth after the Orioles had taken a two-run lead on a home run by Anthony … [Read more...] about Bautista allows 4 runs in 9th in crushing 11-10 Orioles’ loss to Astros