Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The team activated Means and optioned Joey Krehbiel on Tuesday afternoon. John Means is back. It’s official. The Orioles activated their 30-year-old lefty starter on Tuesday afternoon ahead of his start tonight against the Cardinals. To clear room on the 26-man roster, reliever Joey Krehbiel was optioned back to Triple-A Norfolk. … [Read more...] about John Means is officially back on the Orioles
Tuesday night Orioles game thread: vs. Cardinals, 6:35
This is not a drill: it’s John Means Day. | Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images John Means is back, y’all. Ladies and gentlemen, for the first time in nearly 17 months, Orioles fans can proudly proclaim: it’s John Means Day. It’s felt like an eternity that the O’s have been without their one-time ace, who left early from his second start of the 2022 season with an arm … [Read more...] about Tuesday night Orioles game thread: vs. Cardinals, 6:35
Orioles’ offensive futility ruins Means’s return in 5-2 loss to Cardinals
It was this kind of a game. | Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images John Means was solid in his first start since April 2022, but the Orioles’ 1-for-12 performance with men in scoring position sunk their chances. On a day when the Orioles welcomed back their former ace after 17 months away, they failed to show him how awesome of a club they’ve become in the meantime. The … [Read more...] about Orioles’ offensive futility ruins Means’s return in 5-2 loss to Cardinals
Wednesday Bird Droppings: John Means looked decent in return
Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports The former ace got back on the mound, and that’s awesome, even if the outcome of last night’s game wasn’t ideal. Good morning, Birdland! There was plenty to be frustrated about last night, specifically the lackluster offensive performance against Adam Wainwright, who has been one of baseball’s worst pitchers this seasons. However, there … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: John Means looked decent in return
Orioles minor league recap 9/13: Rhodes homers, drives in three in Baysox loss
Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports Norfolk and Bowie are the only remaining O’s affiliates in action, as both lose closely-contested, one-run affairs Tuesday. Triple-A: Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals) 3, Norfolk Tides 2 While the big league club had their own problems with St. Louis on Tuesday, Norfolk couldn’t get the best of the Cardinals’ Triple-A affiliate, dropping a … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 9/13: Rhodes homers, drives in three in Baysox loss