When the news broke Friday that Corbin Burnes needed Tommy John surgery, I naturally thought back to the Orioles’ attempts to retain him this offseason. General manager Mike Elias was heavily criticized, not just for failing to re-sign Burnes, but for failing to adequately replace him in the Orioles’ starting rotation. Those criticisms have proven to be more than warranted … [Read more...] about It’s time to revisit the Orioles’ offseason, and defend it — to a point
Orioles activate Blewett, designate Bowman for assignment; Updates on Westburg, Mullins
WEST SACRAMENTO, California—The Orioles activated Scott Blewett, whom they acquired from Atlanta on Saturday for cash considerations, and designated right-hander Matt Bowman for assignment before Sunday’s game against the A’s. Blewett allowed an unearned run on five hits in 4 1/3 innings in two games with the Orioles in April before they sold him to Atlanta. He was 2-0 with a … [Read more...] about Orioles activate Blewett, designate Bowman for assignment; Updates on Westburg, Mullins
Orioles continue to struggle against left-handed starters in 5-1 loss to Athletics
WEST SACRAMENTO, California–What happened? The Orioles began their six-game West Coast trip with a three-game sweep in Seattle, running their winning streak to six games. After moving on to Sacramento, the temporary home of the Athletics, they lost two of three. Entering the weekend, the Athletics had lost 20 of 22, but they managed to beat the Orioles by a run on Friday night … [Read more...] about Orioles continue to struggle against left-handed starters in 5-1 loss to Athletics
Plenty of questions for Orioles to answer in offseason
WEST SACRAMENTO, California—The news that Corbin Burnes needs Tommy John surgery may reinforce executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias’ strategy in bidding for free-agent starters. It’s no cause for celebration that the Orioles escaped a costly contract by not securing an extension for Burnes, a pitcher who didn’t want to sign with the Orioles in any case. In his … [Read more...] about Plenty of questions for Orioles to answer in offseason
Oriole bats come alive in 10th win in 13 games, 7-4 over Athletics
WEST SACRAMENTO, California–What happened? The Orioles overcame a bad first inning by Charlie Morton and won for the seventh time in eight games on Saturday night. Baltimore is 4-1 on its West Coast trip after a 7-4 win over the Athletics before 9,185 at Sutter Health Park. The Orioles have won 10 of 13. Morton, who had two solid starts, reverted to his early-season version, … [Read more...] about Oriole bats come alive in 10th win in 13 games, 7-4 over Athletics