Baltimore Baseball

WASHINGTON—The Orioles were 3-for-15 with runners in scoring position, left 11 runners on base and still managed to defeat the Washington Nationals, 4-3, before an announced crowd of 31,619 at Nationals Park on Tuesday night. With just 21 games remaining and their hopes for a wild-card berth dimming, the Orioles needed a win against the team with the worst record in baseball. … [Read more...] about Orioles edge Nationals, 4-3, behind strong bullpen; Mountcastle homers against Hunter Harvey

The Orioles begin a two-game series with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night, and they’re looking for things to start improving again. After winning five straight series, the Orioles’ playoff chances weren’t bad at all, around 40 percent, according to BaseballReference.com. As of Monday, they were 12.6 percent. Losers of six of their last eight games, the Orioles have … [Read more...] about Orioles face uphill fight for postseason berth

BALTIMORE—The Orioles have lost consecutive series this week at the worst possible time. With their offense vanishing, they wasted a brilliant start from Kyle Bradish and managed just three hits in a 1-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox before an announced crowd of 16,030 at Camden Yards on Sunday. The Orioles (73-67) lost two of three to Boston (69-72) after dropping three of four … [Read more...] about Orioles’ offense continues to falter in 1-0 loss to Red Sox; Only 3 hits in 6th loss in 8 games; Bautista talks about arm fatigue

Manager Felipe Alou Jr. has seen a lot of talented players at Single-A Delmarva this season. Some haven’t stayed long stay before moving up. That’s OK with Alou, whose goal in his first year of managing is to teach and preach “The Oriole Way.” “It’s been different,” Alou said. “A lot of moving parts. We’re kind of building back from that Covid season. We’re trying to make sure … [Read more...] about Minor Monday: Felipe Alou Jr. reflects on Delmarva’s season

BALTIMORE—Jordan Lyles tried to warm up for the second game of Monday’s doubleheader against Toronto but was too ill to pitch. After resting on Tuesday, he began his preparation for his return a day later and was pronounced well enough to pitch on Saturday. Unfortunately for Lyles, his start was his worst as an Oriole. Four batters into the game, the  Orioles were down by four … [Read more...] about Orioles allow a season-high 17 runs in loss to Red Sox; Lyles allows 8 runs; McKenna makes pitching debut