BALTIMORE–What happened? A day after the Orioles’ entertaining slugfest comeback, they suffered another potential injury to a key starting pitcher. They not only lost to the Tampa Bay Rays, but they also got only one inning out of the starter, Zach Eflin, who left because of lower back tightness. Eflin allowed four runs on five hits and made a throwing error in his inning … [Read more...] about Eflin leaves after 1 with lower back injury in Orioles’ 11-3 loss to Rays
Orioles option Young to Norfolk, recall Strowd
BALTIMORE–As expected, the Orioles didn’t go with a sixth starter for long. Right-hander Brandon Young was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, one day after he allowed four runs on five hits in four-plus innings in the Orioles’ 7-0 loss to the Texas Rangers. In three starts for the Orioles, Young, who was the organization’s minor league pitcher of the year last year, is … [Read more...] about Orioles option Young to Norfolk, recall Strowd
Injury update on Orioles’ Povich, Bradish, Wells, Rodriguez, Suárez, Mountcastle; O’Hearn ‘blown away’ as All-Star finalist
BALTIMORE—Cade Povich threw 75 pitches in allowing five runs, three earned, on seven hits in 4 1/3 innings for Triple-A Norfolk in his first rehab start on Thursday. Povich, who’s on the 15-day injured list with left hip inflammation, struck out three and walked one. Interim manager Tony Mansolino said the Orioles haven’t made a decision on what’s next for the 25-year-old … [Read more...] about Injury update on Orioles’ Povich, Bradish, Wells, Rodriguez, Suárez, Mountcastle; O’Hearn ‘blown away’ as All-Star finalist
Westburg again leaves Orioles’ game with left hand discomfort
BALTIMORE—For the second time in six days, Jordan Westburg left Friday’s Orioles game against the Tampa Bay Rays because of left hand discomfort. Westburg, who missed three games after jamming his left index finger stealing second base last Saturday against the New York Yankees, injured his hand again, this time after legging out a double in the first inning. Interim manager … [Read more...] about Westburg again leaves Orioles’ game with left hand discomfort
Orioles’ offense puts on a show in 22-8 win over Rays; Mayo’s 1st home run
BALTIMORE–What happened? On June 18th, the Orioles had an 8-0 lead in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at steamy George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Rays scored 12 unanswered runs to win, 12-8. Nine days later, the Orioles trailed 6-0 in the second and outscored Tampa Bay, 22-2, for a 22-8 win before 20,047 fans on Friday night at Camden Yards. The 22 runs were one … [Read more...] about Orioles’ offense puts on a show in 22-8 win over Rays; Mayo’s 1st home run