Orioles

CLEVELAND—There have been only 49 major league players from the 50th state, and Wehiwa Aloy would like to become the 50th, which would be a nice symmetry. Aloy, a shortstop from Arkansas, and Aiva Arquette, an infielder from Oregon State, selected seventh overall by Miami, are eager to increase Hawaii’s presence in the major leagues. Aloy, who was selected 31st overall by the … [Read more...] about Aloy wants to represent Hawaii for Orioles; Young optioned as Eflin returns

CLEVELAND-What happened? In the eighth inning of Wednesday night’s game against the Cleveland Guardians, Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino called on Colin Selby with the score tied, 2-2. Mansolino had already used Andrew Kittredge and Yennier Cano, both for the second day in a row, to pitch spotless innings after Zach Eflin’s successful five-inning return from the injured … [Read more...] about Bautista ‘unavailable’ as Orioles lose to Guardians, 3-2; Eflin’s successful return; Rutschman catches in rehab

Question:  I hear so much negative talk about Mike Elias and do not understand why it is so vitriolic. It wasn’t Mike Elias who caused injuries to Kyle Bradish, Tyler Wells, Grayson Rodriguez, Jordan Westburg, Ryan Mountcastle, Gary Sánchez, and on-and-on. If those injuries had not occurred, do you think we would be having this conversation? What decision did he make (or not … [Read more...] about What kind of a job has Mike Elias done for the Orioles? | MAILBAG

CLEVELAND—During the seventh inning of Wednesday night’s game, interim manager Tony Mansolino heard the dugout phone ring, and he shuddered. “Right when I heard that thing ring, I told whosever next to me, ‘that’s not good news,’” Mansolino said. “I didn’t know who it was or what it was. I heard it get slammed, and I knew it wasn’t going to be good. It turned out to be really … [Read more...] about Orioles place Bautista on 15-day injured list with right shoulder discomfort as the hits keep coming