The sun is about to set on the 2022 baseball season and we can all agree that — regardless of the outcome of the wild-card race — the Orioles have put on quite a show. Better than any of us had a right to expect.So, is that enough?If this breakthrough season is already a success, does it matter what happens after the math catches up with their playoff probabilities … because … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Playoff hopes are fading but young O’s still need to ‘finish’
Hyde, Santander looking forward to Mancini’s return to Baltimore
BALTIMORE—Thursday will be a special day for Orioles fans. They’ll get to thank Trey Mancini for his time in Baltimore when he returns with the Houston Astros. Mancini was traded from the Orioles to the Astros on August 1st while the team was in Arlington, Texas to play the Rangers, and even though the Orioles were in Houston and saw Mancini late last month, this weekend will … [Read more...] about Hyde, Santander looking forward to Mancini’s return to Baltimore
Orioles held to 2 hits in 11-0 loss to Tigers; Hyde: ‘Nothing really went our way’
BALTIMORE—Detroit starter Tyler Alexander entered Monday’s night’s game against the Orioles with a 3-10 record and a 5.35 earned-run average. The Orioles entered it after getting four ninth-inning opposite-field hits in a come-from-behind win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Manager Brandon Hyde said about the opposite-field success: “I hope they’re taking notice.” On Monday, there … [Read more...] about Orioles held to 2 hits in 11-0 loss to Tigers; Hyde: ‘Nothing really went our way’
Orioles’ Henderson batting leadoff for 1st time; Wells will continue to start; Rodriguez starting for Norfolk on Wednesday
BALTIMORE—In the Orioles’ 147th game, manager Brandon Hyde is using his 129th different batting order, and Cedric Mullins, who has batted leadoff 129 times, is not in the lineup while Gunnar Henderson is the leadoff batter for the first time. Hyde is giving Mullins a day off against Detroit left-handed starter Joey Wentz. Henderson, who’s 21 years, 83 days old, is the youngest … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Henderson batting leadoff for 1st time; Wells will continue to start; Rodriguez starting for Norfolk on Wednesday
Minor Monday: Aberdeen trails in championship series; Bowie’s season ends
Heston Kjerstad has led a surge for High-A Aberdeen that has the IronBirds near the franchise’s first championship. Aberdeen reached the South Atlantic League championship series after winning the first-half division title at 43-23. The IronBirds finished the second half of the season 35-31 with Brooklyn finishing in first place. They beat Brooklyn in three games in the first … [Read more...] about Minor Monday: Aberdeen trails in championship series; Bowie’s season ends