Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Cole Irvin will need to play stopper for an Orioles team that has suddenly hit the skids in the midst of a brutal stretch of their schedule. It’s been a tough stretch for our O’s. They’ve been swept twice, after not being swept at all in 2023. And now they have lost four games in a row, which ties their longest drought of a season ago. … [Read more...] about Tuesday night Orioles game thread: vs Guardians, 6:35
Irvin falls apart, O’s lose fifth straight, 10-8 to Guardians
Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports There was a lot of offense in this one, and too much of it came from Cleveland. The Orioles’ losing streak was extended to five on Tuesday night, as Cole Irvin melted down and the Birds fell 10-8 in a slugfest with the visiting Cleveland Guardians. It was a bad night for both starting pitchers. The two lefties, Irvin and Logan Allen got … [Read more...] about Irvin falls apart, O’s lose fifth straight, 10-8 to Guardians
Wednesday Bird Droppings: Bit of a rough patch
Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Fifth loss in a row, Westburg is a stud, and Mayo is only getting better. Good morning, Birdland! The Orioles lost a fifth straight on Tuesday night, and that’s a bummer. The context might make it even worse. One of the fewer healthy starting pitchers they have, Cole Irvin, was bad (again). Most people assume that the front office will do … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Bit of a rough patch
Orioles minor league recap 6/26: Jackson Holliday returns from the IL
Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Aberdeen was the only team to pick up a win, though Holliday and Mayo impressed at Norfolk Triple-A: Charlotte Knights (CWS) 4, Norfolk Tides 2 - F/10 In his first game back from the IL with elbow inflammation, Jackson Holliday doubled and walked twice from the leadoff spot. He is just DH’ing for now. He and Coby Mayo provided all of the … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 6/26: Jackson Holliday returns from the IL
Cade Povich is meeting early expectations with the Orioles. Will that be enough?
Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Cade Povich has pitched like a rookie capable of holding down the fifth spot in the rotation. Will that be enough for the Orioles? Baseball holds an unmatched reputation for unpredictability. On any given night, spectators may see something that has never happened in the sport. At the same time, anticipated results occur on a daily basis. … [Read more...] about Cade Povich is meeting early expectations with the Orioles. Will that be enough?