chris bassitt

Wondering about Orioles’ rotation plans later in week and 27th man today

Wondering about Orioles’ rotation plans later in week and 27th man today

Let’s try this again. The Orioles and Tigers will attempt to play a day-night doubleheader, with a split admission but...

Roch Kubatko May 24, 2026 4:00 am
Alonso and Holliday homer in Orioles’ 7-4 wet win (updated)

Alonso and Holliday homer in Orioles’ 7-4 wet win (updated)

Jackson Holliday didn’t care tonight about exit velocity or distance. He wasn’t an analytics data darling. One of the biggest...

Roch Kubatko May 22, 2026 10:17 pm
Albernaz talks about wanting “more information” while defending analytic usage, Akin slotted ahead of Bassitt tonight and more

Albernaz talks about wanting “more information” while defending analytic usage, Akin slotted ahead of Bassitt tonight and more

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz spent most of his 16-minute pregame media session this afternoon, his longest of the season, talking...

Roch Kubatko May 22, 2026 6:03 pm
Orioles using Akin as opener tonight against Tigers

Orioles using Akin as opener tonight against Tigers

The Orioles begin a 10-game homestand tonight, if the rain subsides long enough to let it happen. They’re 21-29 with...

Roch Kubatko May 22, 2026 3:48 pm
Looking ahead to Orioles-Tigers tonight at Camden Yards

Looking ahead to Orioles-Tigers tonight at Camden Yards

The pause button can be used only for one day. The Orioles resume their season tonight, if the weather cooperates,...

Roch Kubatko May 22, 2026 4:00 am
Bassitt buckles early and bullpen implodes in Orioles’ 13-3 loss to Nationals (updated with Pham deal)

Bassitt buckles early and bullpen implodes in Orioles’ 13-3 loss to Nationals (updated with Pham deal)

WASHINGTON – Chris Bassitt made three career starts against the Nationals before today, won each game and didn’t allow a...

Roch Kubatko May 16, 2026 7:02 pm
Helsley update and today’s Orioles-Nationals lineups and notes

Helsley update and today’s Orioles-Nationals lineups and notes

WASHINGTON – Orioles closer Ryan Helsley made about 30 throws today from 75 feet to test his injured right elbow,...

Roch Kubatko May 16, 2026 3:01 pm
Bassitt’s bullpen work, Beavers’ clutch hit and Basallo’s play at plate lead Orioles to 2-1 win (updated)

Bassitt’s bullpen work, Beavers’ clutch hit and Basallo’s play at plate lead Orioles to 2-1 win (updated)

Manager Craig Albernaz tried another lineup combination today, his 38th in 41 games. He started Weston Wilson at third base...

Roch Kubatko May 10, 2026 4:19 pm
Orioles and Marlins lineups and notes before series opener in Miami

Orioles and Marlins lineups and notes before series opener in Miami

The Orioles are in a freefall and trying to regain their footing in Miami. The trip to New York flattened...

Roch Kubatko May 05, 2026 4:20 pm
Bassitt deals and Rutschman and Jackson hit slams in Orioles’ 10-3 win in Game 1 (updated)

Bassitt deals and Rutschman and Jackson hit slams in Orioles’ 10-3 win in Game 1 (updated)

The Orioles have lost three starters from their rotation due to a surgery, injury and illness. Chris Bassitt is fine....

Roch Kubatko April 30, 2026 3:08 pm