Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Tyler Wells will make his first start in an Orioles uniform after an impressive rookie year last season. The “Tyler Wells as a starting pitcher era” begins today with the righty taking the ball against the Rays. Wells and the Orioles will look to avoid a three game sweep after dropping the first two games of the season at Tropicana Field. … [Read more...] about Sunday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Rays, 1:10
Missed chances haunt Orioles in 2-1 Opening Day loss to Rays
The Orioles could not capitalize on chances. The Rays did. | Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images The Orioles went hitless with runners in scoring position. The Rays scored two runs on sac flies. That did it. The 2021 season was marked by a whole lot of games where the Orioles got blown out by the Rays while reliever after reliever was lit up in late innings. The O’s … [Read more...] about Missed chances haunt Orioles in 2-1 Opening Day loss to Rays
Saturday Bird Droppings: Tough times in Tampa continue
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The season begins with a loss, the bullpen looks good, and Matt Harvey is back. Good morning, Birdland! Well, that could have gone better. The Orioles lost 2-1 on Opening Day, but at least the fashion in which they did so was bearable. John Means looked good, threw his 84 pitches with few problems, and the bullpen largely held things … [Read more...] about Saturday Bird Droppings: Tough times in Tampa continue
Orioles minor league recap 4/9: Rodriguez starts the season strong
The last thing you’ll see before you strike out. | Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images O’s affiliates were 3-1 on Friday, with strong offense at every level. Triple-A: Norfolk Tides 12, Charlotte (White Sox) 1 Grayson Rodriguez walked the leadoff hitter, and then it was like he got mad at himself and then mad at the other team. He retired the next ten batters he faced, … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 4/9: Rodriguez starts the season strong
Saturday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Rays, 1:10
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Lyles debuts as the O’s look to get the offense going and notch their first win of the season. We have been patient. We waited through an especially long, cold winter. But the day is finally here. Jordan Lyles is just moments away from making his Orioles’ debut. Congratulations, everyone. In seriousness, the Lyles signing is appreciated. His … [Read more...] about Saturday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Rays, 1:10