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Leftovers for breakfast

Leftovers for breakfast

The creative maneuvering that Orioles manager Brandon Hyde must execute to provide rest to players, sometimes on a rotating basis,...

Roch Kubatko June 09, 2022 8:00 am
Talking about the draft, Kjerstad, G-Rod, Watkins and the ‘pen

Talking about the draft, Kjerstad, G-Rod, Watkins and the ‘pen

Going back to what I wrote yesterday, the Orioles’ draft board is down to five players they could choose with...

Roch Kubatko June 05, 2022 8:00 am
More on Krehbiel, Vespi, Owings, Nevin and Jones

More on Krehbiel, Vespi, Owings, Nevin and Jones

The Orioles are going to be without reliever Joey Krehbiel for at least 15 days due to right shoulder inflammation....

Roch Kubatko June 03, 2022 9:13 pm
Orioles recall Vespi and Nevin (plus lineups and notes)

Orioles recall Vespi and Nevin (plus lineups and notes)

The Orioles announced the reported roster move this afternoon, with reliever Joey Krehbiel going on the 15-day injured list with...

Roch Kubatko June 03, 2022 8:33 pm
Vespi joining Orioles in Baltimore, Rosenbaum earns promotion

Vespi joining Orioles in Baltimore, Rosenbaum earns promotion

The Orioles are recalling left-hander Nick Vespi from Triple-A Norfolk, an industry source confirmed. Vespi likely is coming back to...

Roch Kubatko June 03, 2022 3:43 pm
Rutschman arrives and the future is now

Rutschman arrives and the future is now

Adley Rutschman’s first day in the major leagues did not lead to an Orioles win. They lost 6-1 to the...

Steve Melewski May 22, 2022 12:00 pm
Orioles reduced to optioning effective pitchers while shortening staff

Orioles reduced to optioning effective pitchers while shortening staff

Follow the Orioles long enough and you can begin to compile a list of players who made brief stops, got...

Roch Kubatko May 22, 2022 8:00 am
Rutschman catching and batting sixth

Rutschman catching and batting sixth

Adley Rutschman makes his major league debut tonight as the Orioles’ No. 6 hitter in a lineup that looks a lot...

Roch Kubatko May 21, 2022 6:38 pm
Vespi makes victorious debut, Orioles finally solve Rays in 13 (updated)

Vespi makes victorious debut, Orioles finally solve Rays in 13 (updated)

While the Orioles were beginning their home series tonight against the Rays, catcher Adley Rutschman sat on the visiting bench...

Roch Kubatko May 21, 2022 2:16 am
Notes on Mullins, Mountcastle, Vespi, bullpen and more

Notes on Mullins, Mountcastle, Vespi, bullpen and more

Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins is available to play today, but he’s beginning the game on the bench. His health...

Roch Kubatko May 19, 2022 3:40 pm