The Rangers need to watch their backs | Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports The Blue Jays lost their postseason spot and the Rangers are close to losing their division lead It was an exciting week in the American League. None of the division leads changed hands, but there was a shakeup in the Wild Card standings and two division races remain close. The Mariners’ incredible … [Read more...] about AL contenders check-in: Mariners rise, Blue Jays and Rangers tumble
Wednesday night Orioles game thread: vs. Blue Jays, 7:05
Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports Jack Flaherty is out and Dean Kremer is in after the recent trade acquisition pointed to arm fatigue after a bullpen session. Dean Kremer will start for Baltimore tonight after Jack Flaherty complained of some general soreness. The Orioles have not placed Flaherty on the injured list, but the move casts some uncertainty on the six-man … [Read more...] about Wednesday night Orioles game thread: vs. Blue Jays, 7:05
Kremer and the bullpen blank Toronto, Santander homers twice in 7-0 victory
Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images Dean Kremer outdueled Kevin Gausman, and Anthony Santander delivered a pair of homers after missing three games with a back injury. Anthony Santander missed three games with a sore back, but the 28-year-old did some heavy lifting tonight. Santander announced his return by golfing a pair of low pitches over the out-of-town scoreboard … [Read more...] about Kremer and the bullpen blank Toronto, Santander homers twice in 7-0 victory
Thursday Bird Droppings: The Cal Ripken’s birthday edition
The Iron Man turns 63 years old today. | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Today’s Orioles probably don’t care about winning for Cal’s birthday, but hopefully they can beat the Jays anyway Hello, friends. The streak lives! After an annoying loss on Tuesday, the Orioles came right back on Wednesday and dropped a 7-0 shutout on the Jays to make it 80 straight series … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: The Cal Ripken’s birthday edition
Orioles minor league recap 8/24: Fabian and Rhodes go deep for Bowie
Jud Fabian points during a batting practice at Camden Yards in 2022 | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Cowser robs a homer, the Bowie offense is booming, and more from a night of action down on the Birdland farm. Triple-A: Norfolk Tides 3, Durham Bulls (Rays) 1 There was all sorts of good stuff in this one, but let’s start on the mound. Justin Armbruester was … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 8/24: Fabian and Rhodes go deep for Bowie