Very soon there will be pictures of Aaron Hicks as an Oriole, but not yet. | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The just-signed outfielder is batting sixth in his Orioles debut A tough starter awaits for the Orioles as they close out their short homestand with the series finale against the Guardians this afternoon. 2020 Cy Young winner Shane Bieber, who’s been no slouch … [Read more...] about Aaron Hicks makes first Orioles start, Keegan Akin set as opener in finale vs. Guardians
Wednesday afternoon Orioles game thread: vs Guardians, 3:05 ET
Tony Taters has been a force in the last weeks. More RBIs from him would be helpful today. | Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Things were supposed to get easier this series, but so far … not so much. The Orioles’ grueling month of May was expected to come to a soft landing with three home games against the 23-29 Guardians. Instead, Cleveland’s Logan Allen proved … [Read more...] about Wednesday afternoon Orioles game thread: vs Guardians, 3:05 ET
Bullpen game goes down in flames, 12-8, as Guardians hand O’s a series loss
Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports Orioles hitters scored seven runs off 2020 Cy Young Shane Bieber, but they couldn’t do much about the twelve runs and seventeen hits allowed by the pitchers. We’ll let the broadcasting booth sum this one up. “Offense-oriented,” said MASN’s Geoff Arnold. Less diplomatically, Jim Palmer quipped, early in the third inning, “So this is going … [Read more...] about Bullpen game goes down in flames, 12-8, as Guardians hand O’s a series loss
Orioles-Guardians series preview: Where things should get a little easier for the Orioles
Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles will take a break from playing winning teams when they welcome Cleveland to Camden Yards. The Orioles managed to salvage a game against Texas after a pair of disappointing loses over the weekend. Sunday’s victory catapulted Baltimore back to second place in the American League. Of course, the win did little to close the gap … [Read more...] about Orioles-Guardians series preview: Where things should get a little easier for the Orioles
Monday afternoon Orioles game thread: vs. Guardians, 1:05
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Tyler Wells takes the mound in the first of three games against the Guardians. Will Austin Hays and the Orioles secure the win on Memorial Day? Memorial Day represents a time to reflect on those that paid the ultimate sacrifice for this country. It also marks the unofficial start of summer. The Orioles have played playoff-caliber baseball … [Read more...] about Monday afternoon Orioles game thread: vs. Guardians, 1:05