BALTIMORE–What happened? In the second-to-last home game of the season, the Orioles produced no early offense and were no-hit by three Tampa Bay Rays pitchers for six innings. Though the Orioles scored twice in the eighth, they lost to the Rays, 6-2, before 18,367 at Camden Yards on Wednesday night. The night ended on a contentious note when Tampa Bay reliever Pete Fairbanks … [Read more...] about Controversial finish as Basallo is hit in 9th in Orioles’ 6-2 loss to Rays; Rough start for Wells
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Will Orioles try to re-sign Sugano? | MAILBAG
Question: Will the Orioles make an effort to bring Tomoyuki Sugano back next year? From: Daniel Forte Answer: Daniel, I guess they won’t make a great effort to re-sign Sugano. He’s pitched well at times, but I think they can do better with a younger starter. Sugano is 36, and the guess here is that they’d like a starter who can give them two or three seasons rather than hoping … [Read more...] about Will Orioles try to re-sign Sugano? | MAILBAG
Orioles’ Holliday getting MRI on knee, Basallo’s wrist better
BALTIMORE—Second baseman Jackson Holliday is out of the Orioles’ lineup for the second straight game. Holliday had an MRI on his knee. Interim manager Tony Mansolino said he didn’t know which one. “I’m hopeful he’s in there tomorrow,” Mansolino said. “We’ll see what it looks like the next couple of days.” Holliday told Mansolino the knee felt better. Catcher/first baseman … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Holliday getting MRI on knee, Basallo’s wrist better
Beavers’ walk-off home run caps Orioles’ 6-5 comeback win over Rays
BALTIMORE–What happened? Dylan Beavers paused just before he was about to step on home plate. He donned the Ravens’ helmet that the Orioles have been wearing after hitting home runs. Beavers hit the first pitch from Kevin Kelly in the bottom of the ninth to right field to cap off an Orioles’ 6-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays before 16,776 at Camden Yards on Thursday. “It was … [Read more...] about Beavers’ walk-off home run caps Orioles’ 6-5 comeback win over Rays
Legal experts say Pentagon journalist restrictions violate First Amendment protections
The Pentagon has implemented sweeping new restrictions on journalists that require reporters to sign pledges not to release any "unauthorized" information, even if unclassified, or risk losing access to Pentagon grounds. … [Read more...] about Legal experts say Pentagon journalist restrictions violate First Amendment protections