Jon Miller came to Baltimore as the team’s principal broadcaster in 1983, and Cal Ripken Jr.’s streak was already underway, though no one talked about it. Miller, who left the Orioles after the 1996 season, has called San Francisco Giants games since 1997. He will participate in Saturday’s ceremonies honoring the 30th anniversary of Ripken surpassing Lou Gehrig’s consecutive … [Read more...] about Jon Miller remembers when the cheering wouldn’t stop for Cal
Which Orioles are most vulnerable when injured players return? | MAILBAG
Question: What do the Orioles do when Adley Rutschman, Jordan Westburg, Tyler O’Neill and Gary Sánchez return? Who would be vulnerable? From: Dan Klein Answer: Dan, I’m always reluctant to answer these types of hypothetical questions because we don’t know for certain when any of these players might return. Westburg would seem like the safest bet to return, and I would think … [Read more...] about Which Orioles are most vulnerable when injured players return? | MAILBAG
In a surprise move, Dodgers are starting Ohtani against Orioles
BALTIMORE—Around 3:30 this afternoon, Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino was walking off the field from early batting practice when his watch buzzed with the news that Shohei Ohtani would be starting Friday night’s game for the Los Angeles Dodgers instead of Tyler Glasnow, who has back tightness. Ohtani was supposed to pitch Wednesday at Pittsburgh, but was scratched and … [Read more...] about In a surprise move, Dodgers are starting Ohtani against Orioles
Ripken’s memories of 2131 make it seem like yesterday
It’s almost hard to believe that 30 years have passed since Cal Ripken ran down the Iron Horse and became baseball’s all-time symbol of durability and determination by breaking a record that few imagined would ever be challenged, much less shattered. Yet Ripken, who will be honored Saturday on the anniversary of that great night when he eclipsed Yankee legend Lou Gehrig’s … [Read more...] about Ripken’s memories of 2131 make it seem like yesterday
Kremer leaves Orioles-Dodgers game with right forearm discomfort
BALTIMORE—Oriole starter Dean Kremer exited Friday night’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after three innings because of right forearm discomfort. Kremer, who has managed to avoid the injury list this season, threw three hitless innings, walking one and striking out four. The Orioles have had a major league-high 28 players on the injured list. Kremer was on the injured … [Read more...] about Kremer leaves Orioles-Dodgers game with right forearm discomfort