CINCINNATI—What happened? Cole Irvin ran his scoreless streak to 20 2/3 innings, allowing just two hits in 6 1/3 innings to lead the Orioles past the Cincinnati Reds, 3-0, on Friday night. It was the fourth win in the last five games for the Orioles, who at 21-11 are 10 games over .500 for the first time this season. Irvin struck out four and didn’t walk a batter. Yennier Cano, … [Read more...] about What they’re saying about Cole Irvin, early fireworks and Orioles’ 3-0 win over Reds
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Orioles showing they know when to steal bases, too
CINCINNATI—The Orioles have had a terrific start offensively. Not only are they leading major league baseball with 49 home runs entering Saturday night’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, but they have the best success ratio in stolen bases. They’ve stolen 26 of 29 (89.7 percent). “Not putting any more emphasis on it,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “We do talk about some things. I … [Read more...] about Orioles showing they know when to steal bases, too
Means is brilliant in return, Cano delivers clutch save to lead Orioles to 2-1 win over Reds
CINCINNATI—John Means made his first start of the season, and it was an outstanding one. Means, who had Tommy John surgery in April 2022 and made four September starts last season, was taken off the Orioles’ roster for last year’s Division Series because of a sore left elbow, and the team decided to delay his season until now. On Saturday night, Means went seven innings, … [Read more...] about Means is brilliant in return, Cano delivers clutch save to lead Orioles to 2-1 win over Reds
Detective’s affair exposed during wife’s murder investigation
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story. … [Read more...] about Detective’s affair exposed during wife’s murder investigation
Orthodox Russians mark Easter with night-time service in Moscow cathedral
Worshippers including President Vladimir Putin packed Moscow's landmark Christ the Savior Cathedral for a night-time Easter service led by Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church and an outspoken supporter of the Kremlin. … [Read more...] about Orthodox Russians mark Easter with night-time service in Moscow cathedral