It was only a couple of months ago that the rest of the baseball world couldn’t help but marvel at the combination of power and speed that was the Orioles’ starting lineup. The O’s had two terrific base-stealers in Jorge Mateo and Cedric Mullins. They boasted a double-digit home run threat in almost every slot in the batting order, including a couple of young bombers – Gunnar … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: The Orioles need to get back in the fast lane
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How involved is David Rubenstein in Orioles’ decisions? / MAILBAG
Most weekdays, I’ll be answering at least one Orioles question. If you’d like to submit a question, send it to: Rich@BaltimoreBaseball.com. Questions may be edited for clarity, length and style. Question: Do you have an opinion on David Rubenstein’s ownership style? 1.) Does he get involved in the details? 2.) Does he take a seat in the back of the room and just listen and only … [Read more...] about How involved is David Rubenstein in Orioles’ decisions? / MAILBAG
Povich could start on Saturday as Orioles try to give starters extra rest
BALTIMORE—Left-hander Cade Povich was in the Orioles’ clubhouse on Friday, and he’ll likely start against Boston on Saturday night. “He’s potentially going to pitch for us tomorrow,” manager Brandon Hyde said before Friday night’s game against the Red Sox. “Kind of see how tonight goes. Might push [Albert Suárez] back a day, so we’re going to talk to Al and have him go out … [Read more...] about Povich could start on Saturday as Orioles try to give starters extra rest
Orioles’ Rutschman scratched with lower back discomfort
BALTIMORE-Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman was removed from the lineup just before the start of Friday night’s game against the Boston Red Sox with lower back discomfort. Rutschman was set to lead off and catch. He was replaced in the lineup by James McCann. The All-Star catcher is batting .267 with 17 home runs and 69 RBIs. … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Rutschman scratched with lower back discomfort
Burnes allows career-high 8 runs as Orioles lose to Red Sox, 12-10
BALTIMORE—On the night the Orioles gave away Corbin Burnes bobbleheads, the ace of the team’s staff allowed a career-high eight runs on 10 hits, also a career high, in four innings. Craig Kimbrel allowed two runs in the seventh inning, and even though the Orioles had 17 hits, they lost, 12-10, to the Boston Red Sox before 34,541 at Camden Yards on Friday night. The Orioles … [Read more...] about Burnes allows career-high 8 runs as Orioles lose to Red Sox, 12-10