David Banks-USA TODAY Sports Cole Irvin gave up lots of dingers and a motley crew of middle relievers imploded in a blowout Orioles defeat against the Cubs. Well, uh...at least Trey Mancini had a nice game. The Orioles’ opener at Wrigley Field this afternoon went about as poorly as possible, with the Birds’ pitching staff getting wrecked for 10 runs while the O’s … [Read more...] about Six-run sixth swiftly sinks Orioles in lopsided, lifeless loss, 10-3
Thursday Bird Droppings: The Orioles look to rebound and grab a series victory
Bring more of this today, Orioles. And less of whatever you did yesterday. | Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images The offense didn’t show up last night. Better luck this afternoon. Hello, friends. Well, that one last night isn’t going on the season highlight reel. Although a couple of late-inning two-out rallies did bring the tying and even winning runs to the plate, the … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: The Orioles look to rebound and grab a series victory
Orioles minor league recap 6/15: Kjerstad has big day at the plate for Norfolk
Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images Despite there being six games on the docket, O’s affiliates captured just one win. But there was still plenty to like, including a standout performance from Justin Armbruester in Double-A. Triple-A: Worcester Red Sox 13, Norfolk Tides 5 Norfolk used five different pitchers, and none of them had a good night. DL … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 6/15: Kjerstad has big day at the plate for Norfolk
Austin Hays is flying under the radar—even on his own team
Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images He’s having his best offensive season yet, helped by an increased launch angle and a better approach against breaking balls. Early in Tuesday’s 11-3 win, Brandon Hyde was put on the broadcast and asked to say nice things about his right fielder, Austin Hays. “Can we get him some All-Star Votes?” quipped the O’s … [Read more...] about Austin Hays is flying under the radar—even on his own team
Thursday afternoon Orioles game thread, vs Toronto, 1:05 ET
Can Gunnar Henderson do more of this against a lefty starter? | Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images In which the Birds try to summon some offense and take the rubber match. It’s the final match in this three-game stand at Camden Yards. Thus far, the Orioles have dismantled one Toronto ace and been completely silenced by another. Now, they face their first lefty of the … [Read more...] about Thursday afternoon Orioles game thread, vs Toronto, 1:05 ET