BALTIMORE—Oriole starter Zach Eflin, who left after one inning on Saturday with lower back tightness, reported that his back was “stiff” on Sunday morning. “I did it in the pregame bullpen and felt it the whole time,” Eflin said. He said he’s had back issues in the past, but not this year. Interim manager Tony Mansolino predicted that Eflin would end up on the injured list. “I … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Eflin probably headed to injured list; Rutschman not sure when he’ll return; Bowman’s contract purchased
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Kremer dominant in Orioles’ 5-1 win over Rays
BALTIMORE–What happened? After two days of extraordinary offense, normality returned to Oriole Park on Sunday. On Friday, the Orioles spotted the Tampa Bay Rays a 6-0 lead before outscoring them, 22-2, for a 22-8 win. In Saturday’s game, the Orioles lost, 11-3, in a game where infielder Luis Vázquez pitched two scoreless innings. Dean Kremer threw seven brilliant innings, … [Read more...] about Kremer dominant in Orioles’ 5-1 win over Rays
Elias on Orioles’ trade deadline strategy, Mansolino, Grayson Rodriguez
Mike Elias has been the Orioles’ executive vice president/general manager since November 2018. In this interview, which was conducted on Sunday, he spoke about the team’s disappointing start, the trade deadline, the team’s interim manager, Tony Mansolino, and the future of starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez. This interview has been edited for clarity. Question: A year ago, the … [Read more...] about Elias on Orioles’ trade deadline strategy, Mansolino, Grayson Rodriguez
Peter Schmuck: The Orioles are taking us all on an emotional roller coaster ride
The Orioles won on Sunday and it wasn’t particularly close. They lost on Saturday the same way, and they rebounded from an early six-run deficit on Friday night to score an almost-record 22 runs. The net result was a much-needed series victory over a very good team, but the weekend featured enough stressful moments to leave the O’s and their fans as exhausted as they were … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: The Orioles are taking us all on an emotional roller coaster ride
Sunday afternoon Orioles game thread: vs. Rays, 1:35
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The Orioles could still get a series win if they actually, you know, play good baseball. What fresh horror awaits in Birdland today? This is a question that must be contemplated in 2025, where it seems every game brings either some horrific outcome on the scoreboard, or an injury to a player who is crucial to the future of this team, either … [Read more...] about Sunday afternoon Orioles game thread: vs. Rays, 1:35