Baltimore Baseball

BALTIMORE—Ryan Mountcastle is back in the Orioles’ lineup for Monday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers, two days after he sustained a bruised left elbow when Toronto’s José Berríos hit him with a pitch. Mountcastle left Saturday’s game in the second inning, and didn’t play on Sunday, and is the designated hitter on Monday. “It’s just good enough to play,” Mountcastle … [Read more...] about Mountcastle back in lineup as DH; Stowers sits against left-handers; Orioles think they have a chance

The Orioles came to Toronto hoping for a three-game sweep and an opportunity to challenge for a playoff spot. Instead, they’ve endured two losses that makes their chances to play in the postseason highly unlikely. On Saturday, the Orioles suffered their second consecutive 6-3 loss to the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. They began the game 4 ½ games behind Tampa Bay for the third … [Read more...] about Orioles lose 6-3 to Blue Jays for 2nd straight game; Mountcastle suffers bruised elbow

It’s time for the second part of our monthly mailbag. We received many thoughtful and interesting questions, which may be edited for length, clarity and grammar. Question: Who are players on the 2022 roster who may not be back in 2023? From: PJ Steelman via Facebook Answer: PJ, there are some free agents on the team — catcher Robinson Chirinos, second baseman Rougned Odor and … [Read more...] about Answers to your Orioles questions, Part 2

After losing the first two games of a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays, the Orioles trailed by a run heading into the ninth inning. A three-run ninth kept the Orioles slim playoff chances alive, and they escaped the Rogers Centre with a 5-4 win over Toronto on Sunday. Trailing by 3-2, pinch-hitters Kyle Stowers and Ramón Urías began the ninth against Toronto closer … [Read more...] about Orioles score 3 in 9th for 5-4 comeback win over Blue Jays; Rutschman, Aguilar deliver key hits; 1st triple play since 2017

The Orioles began a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre with a slim chance to make the postseason. After Friday night’s 6-3 loss, their chance is even slimmer. The Orioles entered the weekend trailing Tampa Bay by 4 ½ games and Toronto by 5 for the third and final American League wild-card spot. Texas defeated the Rays, 4-3, but the Orioles lost … [Read more...] about Orioles lose to Blue Jays, 6-3, as playoff hopes fade; Lyles allows 2 home runs; Rodriguez shines in Triple-A return