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How is Craig Albernaz doing as Orioles’ manager? | MAILBAG
Question: At what point does Craig Albernaz get into the hot seat? The players are making mental blunders constantly. That is coaching, not preparing the players for situations. They overachieved with Brandon Hyde because clearly Hyde prepared the young players situationally. The players aren’t even that young anymore, and we are now seeing fundamental blunders […]
Bradish struggles with control as Orioles drop game and series to Nationals
BALTIMORE–What happened? Kyle Bradish wanted Sunday’s game to be a continuation of his last two starts when he allowed just one run in 15 2/3 innings. He retired the first eight batters before wildness set in. Bradish equaled a career high with five walks and allowed four runs on just one hit in the Orioles’ […]
Orioles activate Rutschman, Beavers, option Jackson to Norfolk, designate Huff for assignment
BALTIMORE—The Orioles reinstated catcher Adley Rutschman from the 7-day concussion injured list and outfielder Dylan Beavers, who’d been on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique muscle. Both are in the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Washington Nationals. The Orioles optioned utility player Jeremiah Jackson to Triple-A Norfolk and designated catcher Sam […]
Orioles lose still another 1-run game, 4-3 to Nationals
BALTIMORE–What happened? Earlier in the week, the Washington Nationals’ bullpen surrendered three late leads in consecutive losses to the Philadelphia Phillies. After Washington’s bullpen allowed two runs to the Orioles in the eighth inning for a 3-3 tie, it was the Orioles’ bullpen that lost the game in the 10th. Ryan Helsley (0-4) allowed an […]
Orioles’ Elias on his job: ‘I always feel a lot of pressure’; Bassitt has surgery to remove bone spurs in back
BALTIMORE—The Orioles begin Saturday with a 39-44 record, and 1 ½ games back of the third wild-card spot. For the last two calendar years, the Orioles have a losing record, and president of baseball operations Mike Elias acknowledges he feels pressure. “I always feel a lot of pressure in this position,” Elias said to Saturday […]
Orioles reinstate Povich from injured list, option left-hander to Norfolk
BALTIMORE—The Orioles reinstated pitcher Cade Povich, who’d been on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation, and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. The 26-year-old left-hander, who was 1-1 with a 5.12 ERA in four games, three starts, with the Orioles, had two rehab starts with Double-A Chesapeake and was 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA. […]
Rogers continues June dominance in Orioles’ 3-1 win over Nationals
BALTIMORE–What happened? Trevor Rogers continued his brilliant June with his third straight excellent start, allowing one run on five hits in 6 1/3 innings to lead the Orioles past the Washington Nationals, 3-1, before 26,901 at Camden Yards on Friday night. In Rogers’ previous start, he held the Los Angeles Dodgers to one hit in […]
Orioles’ Alonso on stretch before All-Star break: ‘This is a really important time’
BALTIMORE—The Orioles are back home for the final stretch before the All-Star break. They’ll play 12 of 15 games at home and will try to make up ground after their road trip ended with a disastrous 10-inning, 7-6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. The Orioles went 4-5, but first baseman Pete Alonso […]
Reasons to be optimistic and pessimistic in the Orioles’ 2nd half
Despite Wednesday’s inexplicable loss to the Los Angeles Angels, the Orioles still have an opportunity to qualify for the postseason. According to FanGraphs, the Orioles have a 26.2 percent chance of being an American League wild-card team while BaseballReference.com calculates their odds at 15.9 percent. After watching two disheartening losses, one at Dodger Stadium last […]
Orioles should not trade Adley Rutschman | MAILBAG
Question: With the O’s disappointing season, it makes sense that other teams will be looking to get a few Orioles with a trade. I would think other teams would like to acquire Adley Rutschman. With Samuel Basallo being signed long term and Adley’s contract getting closer to expiring, which team do you think would give […]
Peter Schmuck: How the Orioles went from ecstasy to embarrassment on a sunny afternoon in Anaheim
If you believe the baseball axiom that no game is more important than any other during the regular MLB schedule, you can stop reading this right now and enjoy a day off from what remains a very frustrating and befuddling Orioles season. The O’s lost a game to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday that […]
Orioles’ Trevor Rogers: ‘We’re just as frustrated as anybody because we know the talent…in this room’
Trevor Rogers will start Friday night’s game against the Washington Nationals. The 28-year-old left-hander was voted Most Valuable Oriole last year when he had a 1.81 ERA in 18 starts. Rogers was named the Opening Day starter and after three effective starts to begin the season, he hit a rough patch, went on the injured […]
Who are pitchers Orioles didn’t take in recent drafts? | MAILBAG
Question: Who are some pitchers the Orioles didn’t draft in Rounds 1-3 the last few years who could have been good selections? From: Tom Gardner, Fulton, Maryland Answer: Tom, I’ll take the years 2020-2022 since the Orioles had an outstanding draft in 2019 with Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson, Kyle Stowers, Joey Ortiz, Darrel Hernaiz and […]
Awful Orioles’ defense in 10th results in shocking 7-6 loss to Angels; Basallo hits 2 homers
ANAHEIM–What happened? Twice, the Orioles seemed as if they were about to win the final game of their West Coast swing and secure a winning road trip. In the eighth inning, the Orioles surrendered a three-run lead with two outs as the Los Angeles Angels tied it, 5-5. In the 10th, after Pete Alonso’s RBI […]
Holliday out for 4th straight game, Checking on Rutschman’s progress, Taveras hitting 3rd; Orioles-Angels lineups
ANAHEIM— Jackson Holliday is not in the Orioles’ lineup for the fourth straight game due to groin tightness. He worked out at second base before Wednesday’s game with the Los Angeles Angels. “He’s in a good spot,” manager Craig Albernaz said. Albernaz was noncommittal about whether Holliday would be available during the game. “Balancing where […]
Orioles manage just 3 hits as Baz struggles in 5-1 loss to Angels
ANAHEIM–What happened? Shane Baz had been pitching well for the Orioles. Since May 15th, Baz had delivered five quality starts in seven outings. His start on Tuesday night wasn’t very good. The 27-year-old right-hander allowed five runs on eight hits in five innings against the Los Angeles Angels in a 5-1 Orioles loss before 31,569 […]
Lost Voices: Al Kubski
(One in a series of articles highlighting former Oriole players, managers and front office employees whom I interviewed for my oral history more than a quarter-century ago, but only on the phone, depriving me of a recording I could play now as a Bird Tapes interview.) By the time he became an Orioles scout under […]
Westburg says he’ll be ready for spring training; Holliday, Alexander out of lineup; Orioles-Angels lineups
ANAHEIM— Infielder Jordan Westburg had Tommy John surgery on May 14th, and he’s glad he’s with the Orioles this week for their series against the Los Angeles Angels. “It’s just a really nice breath of fresh air to be able to catch up with these guys,” Westburg said before Tuesday night’s game. “I can only […]
Taveras moves to 3rd as Alexander leaves in Orioles’ 6-1 win over Angels; Bradish pitches brilliantly, Ward, Mayo homer
ANAHEIM–What happened? In the third inning of Monday night’s game, Orioles manager Craig Albernaz was faced with a difficult decision. Blaze Alexander, the team’s hottest hitter, needed to leave the game an inning after fouling a ball off his right knee. Jackson Holliday was out of the lineup for the second straight game with groin […]
Why do most Orioles’ minor league teams have losing records? | MAILBAG
Question: Outside of the performance of Frederick, our three other minor league teams (not including the Complex League) are perfectly dismal in what appears to be all aspects of the game. Can any of this lack of performance be attributed to the type of players that the parent organization drafts or signs as undrafted players? […]
Orioles’ Alexander leaves in 3rd with right knee discomfort
ANAHEIM—Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander was removed from Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels in the third inning with right knee discomfort. Alexander struck out in his only at-bat, in the second inning. He was replaced at third base by Leody Taveras, normally an outfielder. Taveras, who fielded the first ground ball hit […]
Holliday remains out for 2nd game; Westburg visits Orioles; Grayson Rodriguez misses series with back injury
ANAHEIM—For the second straight game, second baseman Jackson Holliday is out of the lineup because of groin tightness. The Orioles have not placed him on the 10-day injured list, but infielder Luis Vázquez has joined the club on the taxi squad. “He says he’s feeling better,” manager Craig Albernaz said. “He’s going to go through […]
Rutschman falls to 4th place, Alonso, Basallo in 5th as no Orioles among All-Star voting leaders
No Oriole is among the leaders in the latest release of American League All-Star balloting. Catcher Adley Rutschman, who went on the 7-day concussion injury list this weekend, dropped from third in last week’s balloting to fourth this week. Rutschman, who has 434,433 votes, trails the Athletics’ Shea Langeliers by about 980,000 votes. He’s also […]
Orioles’ Alexander makes long-shot case for All-Star Game
LOS ANGELES—Several Orioles are being mentioned as candidates for next month’s All-Star Game. Until he went on the 7-day concussion injured list, catcher Adley Rutschman looked to be the best bet, but his return is uncertain. First baseman Pete Alonso was a five-time National League All-Star with the New York Mets, and he’s been showing […]
Is Orioles’ young core good enough to win? | MAILBAG
Question: This team as constructed has been pretty bad under Brandon Hyde, Tony Mansolino and now Craig Albernaz Isn’t it time that ownership, management and we as fans need to accept this fact, and admit that the core group of players just are not good enough? From: 5Brooks5 Answer: Steve, I think the six weeks […]
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