When the Orioles resume play Tuesday night in Toronto, they’ll be tied with the New York Yankees for the American League East lead. The Orioles have been leading or tied for the division lead since June 27th, and it’s entirely possible that when the teams meet in the final week of September that the race will still be that tight. The Orioles have won six of the 10 games played … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Orioles’ makeover, schedule and options at Norfolk
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Questions about Orioles’ deadline deals / 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: Why would the O’s trade with the Phillies for Cristian Pache, allow him one at-bat, and then DFA him? Did the Phillies force the Orioles to take Pache in order to get … [Read more...] about Questions about Orioles’ deadline deals / MAILBAG
Orioles’ Rodriguez scratched from start with right lat/teres discomfort
Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodrigue was scratched from Tuesday’s start against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre just as he began his warm-up for the game. The Orioles say that Rodriguez was scratched because of right lat/teres discomfort. Albert Suárez started in place of Rodriguez and threw five scoreless innings. The 24-year-old Rodriguez was set to make his 21st … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Rodriguez scratched from start with right lat/teres discomfort
Slotkin, Rogers win Senate primaries in Michigan, CBS News projects
Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin and former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers will face off in November for the seat held by Sen. Debbie Stabenow. … [Read more...] about Slotkin, Rogers win Senate primaries in Michigan, CBS News projects
Tuesday Bird Droppings: The Orioles’ road trip revisits the AL East
Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images The O’s looked rejuvenated in Cleveland this weekend, and now they’ll drop by on the two worst teams in the AL East. Good morning, Camden Chatters. This just in: the sky might not, in fact, be falling for the Orioles. Think back to Friday night. After the O’s started their season-long 10-game road trip with two ugly, mistake-filled … [Read more...] about Tuesday Bird Droppings: The Orioles’ road trip revisits the AL East