You know who hit another two home runs this week? GUNNAR HENDERSON. | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles have some hitting prospects who are coming on strong, and the 2022 picks haven’t even joined the picture yet. Against just about everyone's expectations, the Orioles have managed to string together two straight winning months. A just-over-.500 June was … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league week in review: Henderson, Cowser, Ortiz homer in bunches
What do the Orioles’ starting pitchers need to improve?
Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports As the O’s continue to try to identify starters for the future, we break down some of the biggest weaknesses of the current rotation. The recent trade of Trey Mancini—coupled with a disappointing series in Cincinnati—has injected a somber sense of reality into what has otherwise been a season full of elation for Birdland. While the Wild … [Read more...] about What do the Orioles’ starting pitchers need to improve?
Orioles minor league recap 7/31: Bencosme has big day for Delmarva
James A. Pittman-USA TODAY Sports Zimmerman was solid for Norfolk, Stallings continues to shove for Bowie, and Aberdeen was rained out Triple-A: Memphis (Cardinals) 5, Norfolk Tides 2 Bruce Zimmermann had himself a nice, efficient outing. Over five innings the lefty tossed 79 pitches while striking out three, walking two, and not allowing a run. His ERA with the Tides … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 7/31: Bencosme has big day for Delmarva
Sunday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Reds, 1:40
Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Trey Mancini will bat first today as the Orioles look to secure a series victory in Cincinnati. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde penciled Trey Mancini atop the batting order for the first time today. Mancini has not bat leadoff since Buck Showalter was calling the shots back in 2018. Are the Orioles showcasing his on-base percentage to … [Read more...] about Sunday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Reds, 1:40
Late homer dooms Orioles in 3-2 loss to Reds
Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Brandon Drury blasted a hanging breaking ball by Felix Bautista to clinch the game for the Reds. Felix Bautista looked absolutely unhittable when he struck out Joey Votto with a 100-MPH fastball in the eighth inning. Unfortunately, looks can be deceiving. Bautista hung a splitter to the next batter he faced and Brandon Drury did not … [Read more...] about Late homer dooms Orioles in 3-2 loss to Reds