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Orioles lineup vs. Giants (and notes)

Orioles lineup vs. Giants (and notes)

The Orioles’ penultimate home series concludes this afternoon with Heston Kjerstad in right field and Jackson Holliday getting back-to-back starts...

Roch Kubatko September 19, 2024 2:09 pm
Urgency for Orioles intensifies as regular season shrinks

Urgency for Orioles intensifies as regular season shrinks

Blame the injuries, inexperience and faulty execution. Blame the weather, traffic, sound system, advertising signs or astrological signs. Whatever suits...

Roch Kubatko September 19, 2024 8:00 am
Kremer surrenders two home runs and Orioles can’t erase mistakes in 5-3 loss (updated)

Kremer surrenders two home runs and Orioles can’t erase mistakes in 5-3 loss (updated)

Dean Kremer’s first pitch of tonight’s game sailed 397 feet to right field for a leadoff home run. Gunnar Henderson...

Roch Kubatko September 19, 2024 1:08 am
Feedback from Hyde and Orioles players on decision to DFA Kimbrel

Feedback from Hyde and Orioles players on decision to DFA Kimbrel

Craig Kimbel’s old locker is empty except for a row of hangers. His belongings are gone. The former closer has...

Roch Kubatko September 18, 2024 9:22 pm
Orioles and Giants notes, plus pregame notes

Orioles and Giants notes, plus pregame notes

The Orioles have lost eight of 11 games and scored 21 runs in that stretch. Tonight’s lineup combination puts Jackson...

Roch Kubatko September 18, 2024 8:20 pm
Orioles DFA Kimbrel and recall Baker

Orioles DFA Kimbrel and recall Baker

The Orioles ran out of time trying to fix Craig Kimbrel. The club announced today that it designated Kimbrel for...

Roch Kubatko September 18, 2024 6:13 pm
Elias: “We’ve been going through a patch here for a few months and it’s been trying for all of us”

Elias: “We’ve been going through a patch here for a few months and it’s been trying for all of us”

Executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias’ media availability yesterday in the home dugout at Camden Yards hinted at bad news....

Roch Kubatko September 18, 2024 8:00 am
Orioles shut out for eighth time in 10-0 loss (updated)

Orioles shut out for eighth time in 10-0 loss (updated)

The Orioles didn’t find their mojo tonight. Talk earlier of getting on a roll proved to be well-intended but hollow....

Roch Kubatko September 18, 2024 1:21 am
More updates on injured Orioles, tonight’s lineups

More updates on injured Orioles, tonight’s lineups

Executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias took his turn today providing injury updates to the media, asking in a joking...

Roch Kubatko September 17, 2024 9:01 pm
More on Irvin and Maton, plus some Orioles lineup speculation

More on Irvin and Maton, plus some Orioles lineup speculation

One matter was resolved yesterday with the Twins claiming left-hander Cole Irvin on waivers only one day after the Orioles...

Roch Kubatko September 17, 2024 8:00 am