Baltimore Baseball

BALTIMORE—If the Orioles and St. Louis Cardinals play the final game of their three-game series as scheduled on a rainy Wednesday night, Cedric Mullins and Adley Rutschman will be in the lineup. Mullins, who’s missed three of the past four games, is listed as the starting centerfielder. He’ll bat seventh. Rutschman, who took a foul ball off his mask on Sunday, will be the … [Read more...] about Mullins, Rutschman back in Orioles’ lineup; Bradish thinks he could return in August

On Saturday, MASN broadcaster Melanie Newman was working from the camera well close to third base at Boston’s Fenway Park when a foul ball off the bat of Rob Refsnyder came screaming toward her head. She saw the ball and did her best to avoid getting hit, but there wasn’t enough time or space to avoid it. Thankfully, she moved just enough to create a glancing blow and, after a … [Read more...] about Calling the Pen: Orioles dropped the ball initially on Rutschman

Question: Mike Elias most likely bases his decisions on the analytics staff. I expect that the analytics group analyzed Trevor Rogers, Charlie Morton and Kyle Gibson, and concluded that they would be effective pitchers. Would appreciate your thoughts on this. From: Fred Matos, Annapolis Answer: Fred, the Orioles have a huge analytics group, and they study everything. Of course, … [Read more...] about How much do Orioles use analytics in deciding on acquisitions? | MAILBAG

This season hasn’t gone well for the Orioles, and it certainly hasn’t gone well for their minor league affiliates. Let’s take a look at how each is doing, and check on some of the more notable players. Triple-A Norfolk The Tides are 19-31, and in eighth place in the 10-team International League East. Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser and infielder Jordan Westburg are both with … [Read more...] about Checking in on Orioles’ top minor league prospects

BALTIMORE—Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman isn’t in the lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals, but interim manager Tony Mansolino said that he could return soon. If the Orioles take batting practice before the game, Mansolino said Rutschman will participate. Rutschman hasn’t played since leaving Sunday’s game in Boston after he was hit on the mask with … [Read more...] about Orioles injury update: Mansolino says Rutschman could be back soon, gives Mullins another day off