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 think the Orioles should release Craig Kimbrel? If we release him now, how much money do we owe him? Assuming someone picks him up, how much money do we save? He has … [Read more...] about Should the Orioles cut ties with Craig Kimbrel? / MAILBAG
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Peter Schmuck: Nobody is going to celebrate a series split at home, but this one was pretty meaningful
The Orioles walked another late-inning tightrope on Sunday before emerging with a 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox and a split of the four-game series at Oriole Park that could have had far more significance than it ultimately produced. Following a victory in the opener on Thursday, the O’s seemed well positioned to win the series and deliver a major body blow to their … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Nobody is going to celebrate a series split at home, but this one was pretty meaningful
Hyde likes Dominguez in closer role for Orioles
NEW YORK—Orioles manager Brandon Hyde prefers to have a set closer, and for now, his preference is to have Seranthony Dominguez in the ninth-inning role. Dominguez was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies on July 26th, and as Craig Kimbrel has slumped, Dominguez has gotten the last three save opportunities, converting each of them. Yennier Cano saved two games since … [Read more...] about Hyde likes Dominguez in closer role for Orioles
Dominguez allows game-winning home run in 9th as Orioles lose to Mets, 4-3.
NEW YORK—Seranthony Dominguez had dominated the New York Mets in his years with the Philadelphia Phillies, holding them to an 0.87 ERA in 21 games. But, in his first game against them with the Orioles, Dominguez (3-3) allowed a game-winning home run to Francisco Alvarez a 3-0 count with one out in the ninth, giving the New York Mets a 4-3 win over the Orioles before 26,874 at … [Read more...] about Dominguez allows game-winning home run in 9th as Orioles lose to Mets, 4-3.
One bad pitch from Dominguez costs Orioles in 9th-inning loss to Mets
BALTIMORE- What happened? Seranthony Dominguez had pitched well for the Orioles in his first 10 games since his trade from the Philadelphia Phillies. Manager Brandon Hyde had confidence that Dominguez, who had an 0.87 ERA against the New York Mets in 20 games with the Phillies, could continue his excellent work and get Monday night’s game to extra innings. With one out, … [Read more...] about One bad pitch from Dominguez costs Orioles in 9th-inning loss to Mets