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More draft talk with Matt Blood, a note on today’s Futures Game and a take on last night

More draft talk with Matt Blood, a note on today’s Futures Game and a take on last night

It is not an exaggeration to say the Orioles have done very well in the MLB Draft. They have high...

Steve Melewski July 13, 2024 12:00 pm
Henderson on the 2019 draft All-Stars, Hyde on Kjerstad’s defense (NYY up next)

Henderson on the 2019 draft All-Stars, Hyde on Kjerstad’s defense (NYY up next)

On Tuesday night during the All-Star game in Texas, no doubt at some point the national television audience will hear...

Steve Melewski July 12, 2024 12:00 pm
Orioles keep Kjerstad in lineup vs. Cubs

Orioles keep Kjerstad in lineup vs. Cubs

Heston Kjerstad is starting again in left field tonight as the Orioles begin their three-game home series against the Cubs....

Roch Kubatko July 09, 2024 6:41 pm
Orioles mark final game in Oakland with 6-3 win, players denied All-Star selections rise to occasion (updated)

Orioles mark final game in Oakland with 6-3 win, players denied All-Star selections rise to occasion (updated)

OAKLAND – The Orioles’ two All-Star starters made the first two outs today, with Gunnar Henderson grounding out and Adley...

Roch Kubatko July 07, 2024 10:36 pm
Logic behind the lineups

Logic behind the lineups

OAKLAND – An opposing right-handed pitcher today will cause Orioles manager Brandon Hyde and his staff to dig through the...

Roch Kubatko July 07, 2024 8:00 am
Orioles and Mariners lineups for final game of series (updated)

Orioles and Mariners lineups for final game of series (updated)

SEATTLE – Ryan Mountcastle is out of the Orioles lineup this afternoon in the series finale in Seattle after returning...

Roch Kubatko July 04, 2024 5:07 pm
Irvin struggles again as O’s lose series and homestand finale (updated)

Irvin struggles again as O’s lose series and homestand finale (updated)

The Orioles were looking for their third four-game sweep of this season and third in their past 11 series since...

Steve Melewski July 01, 2024 1:56 am
Lineup options plentiful for Hyde

Lineup options plentiful for Hyde

The choices were laid out again yesterday for Orioles manager Brandon Hyde. A right-handed opposing starting pitcher and a roster...

Roch Kubatko June 30, 2024 8:00 am
Kjerstad grand slam leads Orioles to 6-5 victory, Povich earns first major league win (updated)

Kjerstad grand slam leads Orioles to 6-5 victory, Povich earns first major league win (updated)

Heston Kjerstad heard the crowd roar, looked up at the video board and locked eyes with himself. Unsure what to...

Roch Kubatko June 30, 2024 1:57 am
Leftovers for breakfast

Leftovers for breakfast

Heston Kjerstad could recite Kyle Stowers’ at-bats yesterday despite the many miles that separated them. The home run leading off...

Roch Kubatko June 28, 2024 8:00 am