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Crucial four-game series for Orioles begins with 4-3 loss (updated)

Crucial four-game series for Orioles begins with 4-3 loss (updated)

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde faced redundancy before the Rays. More questions about the magnitude of the series. How his players...

Roch Kubatko September 15, 2023 1:40 am
O’s game blog: The Tampa Bay series begins

O’s game blog: The Tampa Bay series begins

The Orioles, who lead the American League East by two games and are 10-0-2 in their past 12 series in...

Steve Melewski September 14, 2023 11:02 pm
Kjerstad:  “It’s something I’ve worked for my whole life”

Kjerstad: “It’s something I’ve worked for my whole life”

Stoked. Excited. Relieved. Heston Kjerstad summed up his emotions after getting the news last night that the Orioles wanted him...

Roch Kubatko September 14, 2023 8:17 pm
Kjerstad has contract selected, Mountcastle stays on active roster

Kjerstad has contract selected, Mountcastle stays on active roster

The Orioles must proceed through their important four-game series and the ensuing days without their closer and, for now, their...

Roch Kubatko September 14, 2023 6:50 pm
After series loss to Cards, O’s host Rays tonight with AL East title in the balance

After series loss to Cards, O’s host Rays tonight with AL East title in the balance

Finally everyone – from the clubhouse to the dugout, to the media to the fanbase – can turn their full...

Steve Melewski September 14, 2023 12:00 pm
Tussle for division title intensifies with Rays in town

Tussle for division title intensifies with Rays in town

Now, it gets real. Or real important. And really hard. The other games counted, of course, but the Orioles are...

Roch Kubatko September 14, 2023 8:00 am
Orioles notes on bullpen decision, Vespi’s shuttling, Rutschman as DH, facing Rom and upcoming Rays series

Orioles notes on bullpen decision, Vespi’s shuttling, Rutschman as DH, facing Rom and upcoming Rays series

The Orioles didn’t send down left-hander Cole Irvin again today based on poor evaluations of his performance. Circumstances beyond his...

Roch Kubatko September 13, 2023 9:41 pm
Mountcastle on O’s first-place run and Rays series; Hyde on Gibson

Mountcastle on O’s first-place run and Rays series; Hyde on Gibson

The Orioles are closing in on clinching their first playoff berth since 2016 with a magic number of four to clinch. They...

Steve Melewski September 13, 2023 8:56 pm
O’s game blog: O’s host St. Louis as important homestand begins at the Yard

O’s game blog: O’s host St. Louis as important homestand begins at the Yard

With 20 games to play, the Orioles lead the American League East by three games over the Rays. While the...

Steve Melewski September 11, 2023 10:26 pm
After latest win, the Orioles are now on a 103-win pace

After latest win, the Orioles are now on a 103-win pace

West Coast, East Coast. Home or road. American League East or outside of the division. Doesn’t seem to matter much....

Steve Melewski September 09, 2023 12:00 pm