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
Akin allows 4 runs in 11th as Orioles lose to Astros, 6-3, to split 4-game series
BALTIMORE—The Orioles began a four-game series against the Houston Astros with two brilliant pitching performances. They ended it with a crushing 11-10 loss on Saturday night, and a disappointing 11th-inning setback on Sunday. Houston scored four runs in the 11th inning and defeated the Orioles, 6-3, before an announced crowd of 24,449 at Camden Yards. The Orioles are 79-73 … [Read more...] about Akin allows 4 runs in 11th as Orioles lose to Astros, 6-3, to split 4-game series
Kremer continues Orioles’ string of strong starts with 6-0, complete-game win over Astros; O’s pull away with 5-run 7th
BALTIMORE—Dean Kremer continued the string of outstanding pitching performances by Oriole starters and led them to their third straight win. Kremer followed standout starts by Jordan Lyles and Kyle Bradish, allowing just four hits and throwing the Orioles’ second complete game in three games in a 6-0 win over the Houston Astros before an announced crowd of 22,833 at Camden … [Read more...] about Kremer continues Orioles’ string of strong starts with 6-0, complete-game win over Astros; O’s pull away with 5-run 7th
Orioles hold on to playoff hopes; Rehab going well for Means; Hyde cherishes time with Brooks
BALTIMORE—The Orioles begin Saturday trailing the Seattle Mariners by three games for the third and final wild-card spot. However, since the Mariners won the season series, they would go to the playoffs if both teams have identical records. Tampa Bay and Toronto, who play each other this weekend, are 4 ½ games ahead. Seattle is at Kansas City. With 12 games to play, FanGraphs … [Read more...] about Orioles hold on to playoff hopes; Rehab going well for Means; Hyde cherishes time with Brooks