It wasn’t a pretty homecoming for Dean Kremer. | D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images The Orioles starter allowed five runs for the first time since April and the hitters went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position. This was my theory entering tonight: Earlier this week, Adley Rutschman went 7-for-13 with two home runs in his hometown ballpark of Seattle, so by that logic, … [Read more...] about Dean Kremer struggles in Sacramento and the O’s fail at situational hitting in a 5-4 loss to the Athletics
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Chadwick Tromp Elects Free Agency
The Orioles announced that catcher Chadwick Tromp has elected free agency in lieu of accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment a few days ago. Tromp, 30, had a very brief stint on Baltimore’s roster. Catcher Adley Rutschman had a concussion scare last week, leaving Maverick Handley as the only … [Read more...] about Chadwick Tromp Elects Free Agency
7 Carroll County high school graduations held over 4 days at McDaniel College
Carroll County Public Schools hosted seven graduation ceremonies this week for graduating seniors in each of the district’s seven high schools, as well as three ceremonies for students advancing from nontraditional public schools in the county. Manchester Valley, Century, Francis Scott Key, South Carroll, Liberty, Winters Mill and Westminster high schools celebrated hundreds of … [Read more...] about 7 Carroll County high school graduations held over 4 days at McDaniel College
Cooper Hummel Elects Free Agency
The Orioles yet again announced that outfielder/first baseman Cooper Hummel elected free agency after going unclaimed on outright waivers. He was designated for assignment on Monday when Colton Cowser returned from the injured list. Hummel had two stints in Baltimore that lasted a combined four days. He signed an MLB deal with the O’s after opting out of a non-roster contract … [Read more...] about Cooper Hummel Elects Free Agency
Orioles mailbag: Is it time to start believing again?
Baltimore Sun Orioles reporter Jacob Calvin Meyer will answer fan questions every Friday during baseball season. Here are JCM’s thoughts on several questions from readers: (Editor’s note: Questions have been edited for length and clarity. Email jameyer@baltsun.com with questions for next Friday’s mailbag.) How much credit does Tony Mansolino deserve for the Orioles’ recent run? … [Read more...] about Orioles mailbag: Is it time to start believing again?