If you ask Scott Blewett to describe himself, he’ll eagerly offer that he’s “a journeyman.” The 29-year-old right-handed pitcher was the Kansas City Royals’ second-round pick in 2014, but it took him six years to finally make his major league debut. Since then, he’s logged a total of 60 major league innings, including the 2 2/3 in his second big league start on Sunday when he … [Read more...] about Life on the fringe with Orioles reliever Scott Blewett: ‘I’ll do anything to stay in the big leagues’
Calling the Pen: Henderson and Rutschman hold the keys to the Orioles’ drive
The Orioles had won three in a row against the White Sox and then had a day off. They then won three more against Seattle to run their winning streak to six. As they prepared to extend the winning streak to seven a week ago Friday against the A’s, interim manager Tony Mansolino said he was going to rest 23-year-old All-Star shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who went back-to-back with … [Read more...] about Calling the Pen: Henderson and Rutschman hold the keys to the Orioles’ drive
Orioles activate Sánchez from injured list, option Handley to Norfolk; O’Hearn scratched
BALTIMORE—The Orioles activated catcher Gary Sánchez from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and optioned catcher Maverick Handley to Triple-A Norfolk. They also scratched Ryan O’Hearn before their game against the Angels because of a sore ankle. Sánchez, who hasn’t played since April 27th because of right wrist inflammation, was hitting just 3-for-30 (.100). “Nobody wants to … [Read more...] about Orioles activate Sánchez from injured list, option Handley to Norfolk; O’Hearn scratched
Back-to-back home runs by Mullins, Sánchez power Orioles past Angels, 6-5
BALTIMORE–What happened? Gary Sánchez came off the injured list and gave the Orioles some punch against left-handed pitching. Sánchez, who was out because of right wrist inflammation, had gone hitless in 16 at-bats against left-handers. In his first two at-bats against Angels starter Tyler Anderson, he grounded into a double play and struck out. In the sixth, however, his first … [Read more...] about Back-to-back home runs by Mullins, Sánchez power Orioles past Angels, 6-5
Will the Orioles extend any players this season? | MAILBAG
Question: Are you concerned that the O’s have not started giving deals to their young stars? I thought they would spread them out/stagger to be able to keep as many as possible. I feel the main players currently should be Gunnar Henderson, Jordan Westburg, Jackson Holliday, and Colton Cowser. From: Sandra Freund Answer: Sandy, there’s a lot to unpack there. I haven’t heard … [Read more...] about Will the Orioles extend any players this season? | MAILBAG