Question: Why is it that when a relief pitcher comes in and pitches a perfect inning, he’s yanked? The manager brings in a new reliever the next inning and many times he’s pounded and we lose the game. Hyde did that a lot and Mansolino is doing it. This right or lefty batters is being way overblown. My Wednesday brunch group in total think it is ridiculous, From: Jackie … [Read more...] about Why does Orioles’ Mansolino change relievers so often? | MAILBAG
Akin goes to Orioles’ growing injured list; Cano recalled, Martin’s contract purchased, Bowman designated for assignment
The Orioles’ injured list continues to get longer and longer. On Wednesday, the Orioles added left-handed pitcher Keegan Akin to the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Tuesday, with left shoulder inflammation. Akin, one of just two left-handers in the bullpen, was having a good season with a 3-0 record and a 3.32 ERA in 39 games. The Orioles have 14 players on the injured … [Read more...] about Akin goes to Orioles’ growing injured list; Cano recalled, Martin’s contract purchased, Bowman designated for assignment
Peter Schmuck: Orioles’ playoff hopes may soon be an impossible dream
Like all of you, I keep wanting to believe that the Orioles will get healthier, bring a couple of top-flight pitchers back into their starting rotation and start winning consistently enough to reclaim their once-rightful place among the better teams in the American League. That hope grows fainter by the day. There have been a few hopeful signs over the past several weeks, like … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Orioles’ playoff hopes may soon be an impossible dream
O’Hearn gives Orioles an All-Star starter
The Orioles will have a starter in the All-Star Game. Ryan O’Hearn beat out New York’s Ben Rice and will start at designated hitter for the American League in the July 15th game at Atlanta’s Truist Park. “I’ve been trying not to get my hopes up for the last month or so,” O’Hearn told reporters in Arlington, Texas. “To finally get the news today, I get to be a starter, I’m over … [Read more...] about O’Hearn gives Orioles an All-Star starter
Sugano tagged for 6 runs as Orioles lose to Rangers, 6-0
What happened? Tomoyuki Sugano allowed six runs on 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings as the Orioles lost to the Texas Rangers, 6-0, on Wednesday night at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas. Marcus Semien hit a three-run home run in the third, Ezequiel Duran had a two-run single in the fourth and Corey Seager homered in the fifth. Sugano (6-5) hasn’t thrown more than five innings in his … [Read more...] about Sugano tagged for 6 runs as Orioles lose to Rangers, 6-0