craig kimbrel

Hyde’s pregame notes on Kimbrel, Gibson, Mountcastle and more

Hyde’s pregame notes on Kimbrel, Gibson, Mountcastle and more

ST. LOUIS – The Orioles may be back to having one closer, and it’s once again veteran Craig Kimbrel. He...

Steve Melewski May 20, 2024 10:28 pm
Hyde on Mullins’ slump, Mateo’s defense, Kimbrel’s role and more (tonight’s game postponed)

Hyde on Mullins’ slump, Mateo’s defense, Kimbrel’s role and more (tonight’s game postponed)

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde remains confident that Cedric Mullins will bust out of his slump and contribute more than center...

Roch Kubatko May 14, 2024 9:07 pm
Orioles pushed to extra innings again and lose 3-2 (updated)

Orioles pushed to extra innings again and lose 3-2 (updated)

Corbin Burnes is universally liked and respected inside the Orioles clubhouse. Teammates were thrilled by the trade that brought him...

Roch Kubatko May 14, 2024 12:53 am
Assessing some aspects of the O’s with team about to hit 40-game mark

Assessing some aspects of the O’s with team about to hit 40-game mark

As the Orioles hit the 39-game mark of their 2024 season on Sunday, they lost to Arizona failing to sweep...

Steve Melewski May 13, 2024 12:00 pm
Orioles avoid obstacles to stay atop division

Orioles avoid obstacles to stay atop division

A lopsided loss yesterday didn’t knock the Orioles out of first place. They begin a three-game series tonight against the...

Roch Kubatko May 13, 2024 8:00 am
Jordan Westburg walk-off single gives Orioles 5-4 win in 11 innings (updated)

Jordan Westburg walk-off single gives Orioles 5-4 win in 11 innings (updated)

The late-inning bullpen decisions today by the Orioles were lacking in intrigue and excitement. Nothing about the closer. Nothing about...

Roch Kubatko May 11, 2024 10:40 pm
Hyde on Mullins: “He’s pressing big-time”

Hyde on Mullins: “He’s pressing big-time”

Cedric Mullins is available off the bench this afternoon. However, manager Brandon Hyde wants to give his center fielder a...

Roch Kubatko May 11, 2024 6:06 pm
Kicking around ideas for Kimbrel and the Orioles’ closer’s job

Kicking around ideas for Kimbrel and the Orioles’ closer’s job

Rarely do a reliever’s first warmup tosses in the bullpen create such a stir. Craig Kimbrel wasn’t getting ready last...

Roch Kubatko May 11, 2024 8:00 am
Orioles use Kimbrel in seventh inning, Cano closes out 4-2 win over Diamondbacks (updated)

Orioles use Kimbrel in seventh inning, Cano closes out 4-2 win over Diamondbacks (updated)

Craig Kimbrel stood up tonight, removed his jacket and began to throw in the Orioles’ bullpen. It was the bottom...

Roch Kubatko May 11, 2024 1:27 am
Kimbrel: “Let’s make it simple, I’ve got to be better” (plus other notes before tonight’s game)

Kimbrel: “Let’s make it simple, I’ve got to be better” (plus other notes before tonight’s game)

Craig Kimbrel is working on some mechanical adjustments with Orioles coaches and instructors in an attempt to snap out of...

Roch Kubatko May 10, 2024 8:49 pm