BOSTON-Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman left Sunday’s game against the Red Sox at Fenway Park after taking a foul tip off the mask during Rafael Devers’ third inning at-bat. Rutschman appeared shaken up by the blow, but no one from the Orioles’ staff came out to check on him, and he remained in the game. “Just took medical precaution. We’re just going to monitor and evaluate … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Rutschman leaves game after taking foul tip off mask
Concern about Rutschman overshadows Orioles’ 2nd straight win over Red Sox; Kremer’s strong start
BOSTON–What happened? Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman left the game after he took a foul ball off the mask during Boston’s Rafael Devers’ third-inning strikeout. He was replaced by Maverick Handley, who pinch-hit for him in the fifth. Despite Rutschman’s absence, the Orioles won their second straight game for just the third time this season, beating the Red Sox, 5-1, before … [Read more...] about Concern about Rutschman overshadows Orioles’ 2nd straight win over Red Sox; Kremer’s strong start
Orioles’ performances must improve to salvage season
BOSTON—The Orioles’ season isn’t even one-third complete, and it’s being declared over. Some fans think with 114 games left to play, there’s still time for the Orioles to be competitive. Mathematically, it’s possible, but is there a realistic chance? Let’s look at 2024. Last season, the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals, who swept the Orioles in the Wild Card Series, … [Read more...] about Orioles’ performances must improve to salvage season
Should Orioles be concerned about Félix Bautista? | MAILBAG
Question: What do you think about Félix Bautista so far? I know it’s still early in his recovery, but do you think his stuff is nearly as good as before? From: DHeath Answer: I’ve seen 12 of Bautista’s 15 appearances in person this season. I didn’t see the two in Milwaukee, and like a lot of people, I’m not seeing the same pitcher I did in 2023. Tommy John surgery is a serious … [Read more...] about Should Orioles be concerned about Félix Bautista? | MAILBAG
Peter Schmuck: The column I never wanted to write
Beloved baseball writer Jim Henneman passed away on Thursday night, surrounded by a large loving family and immediately missed by all of us who knew him or learned many of the finer points of the National Pastime while sitting next to him in the press box or in front of a frosty brew. He was 89. “Uncle Henny,” as my kids loved to call him, knew more about the game than I ever … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: The column I never wanted to write