Baltimore Baseball

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

BALTIMORE—September has been Austin Hays’ best month. That’s not the case this season. Before this September, Hays has hit .293 with 16 home runs and 47 RBIs. This year, he’s batting only .120 (3-for-25). Hays was hitless in four at-bats on Saturday, although he hit into some tough luck. In the fifth, Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story, who was playing on the left side … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Hyde is sticking with Hays despite his struggles; Reed provides relief

BALTIMORE—Rule changes are coming to Major League Baseball next season, and they will require adjustments. Pitchers will have 15 seconds between pitches when the bases are empty, and 20 seconds with runners on base. Pitchers may step off the rubber, which resets the timer, no more than twice an at-bat. Hitters must be in the batter’s box and “alert to the pitcher, with at least … [Read more...] about New MLB rules for 2023 will affect Orioles

BALTIMORE—For the first five innings, the Orioles’ offense had been stifled by Boston Red Sox starter Brayan Bello. In the sixth, Bello weakened, and the Orioles, who had been held to a run on five hits in the previous 14 innings, scored three runs to defeat the Red Sox, 3-2, before an announced crowd of 16,451 at Camden Yards on Friday night. Gunnar Henderson’s bases-loaded … [Read more...] about Henderson’s hit sparks Orioles’ struggling offense to 3-2 win over Red Sox; Bullpen delivers 5 scoreless innings as Bautista sits with arm fatigue