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Kjerstad understands role with Orioles and why it’s drastically different than Triple-A

Kjerstad understands role with Orioles and why it’s drastically different than Triple-A

Heston Kjerstad sat at his locker yesterday, slumped in his chair and looking at his phone. He smiled when a...

Roch Kubatko May 02, 2024 8:00 am
More on today’s decision to put Rodriguez on injured list, Means says he’s “ready to go”

More on today’s decision to put Rodriguez on injured list, Means says he’s “ready to go”

The clarity that must come to the Orioles’ rotation plans weren’t evident this afternoon. Manager Brandon Hyde confirmed the obvious...

Roch Kubatko May 01, 2024 9:14 pm
Kjerstad in tonight’s Orioles lineup

Kjerstad in tonight’s Orioles lineup

Heston Kjerstad is starting in right field and batting eighth tonight, his second time in the lineup since the Orioles...

Roch Kubatko May 01, 2024 6:34 pm
Orioles place Rodriguez on injured list and reinstate Means

Orioles place Rodriguez on injured list and reinstate Means

The Orioles reinstated John Means from the 15-day injured list this afternoon. How they made room for him wasn’t among...

Roch Kubatko May 01, 2024 4:47 pm
Curiosities mounting over Orioles’ pitching plans

Curiosities mounting over Orioles’ pitching plans

The Orioles haven’t announced their starter for Thursday afternoon, when they close out their series against the Yankees and the...

Roch Kubatko May 01, 2024 8:00 am
Kremer goes seven innings and Webb handles closing duties in Orioles’ 4-2 win (updated)

Kremer goes seven innings and Webb handles closing duties in Orioles’ 4-2 win (updated)

One of the biggest potential influencers in tonight’s game was doing important work on the field before batting practice. Craig...

Roch Kubatko May 01, 2024 12:56 am
Orioles pregame notes on Kimbrel, Bradish and Means returns, Kjerstad and more

Orioles pregame notes on Kimbrel, Bradish and Means returns, Kjerstad and more

Craig Kimbrel is feeling much better after leaving Sunday’s game against Oakland with tightness in his upper back. However, his...

Roch Kubatko April 30, 2024 8:26 pm
Orioles lineup vs. Yankees in second game of series

Orioles lineup vs. Yankees in second game of series

Jorge Mateo gets the start at second base tonight for the Orioles and James McCann is behind the plate. Heston...

Roch Kubatko April 30, 2024 6:35 pm
Because You Asked – Back to Perfection

Because You Asked – Back to Perfection

My mailbag is like Glenn Close in “Fatal Attraction” or Alexander Godunov in “Die Hard.” You think it’s finished and...

Roch Kubatko April 30, 2024 8:00 am
Henderson homers again and Coulombe closes out Orioles’ 2-0 win (updated)

Henderson homers again and Coulombe closes out Orioles’ 2-0 win (updated)

Gunnar Henderson paused at home plate, as he’s done for many of his home runs. Not too long as to...

Roch Kubatko April 30, 2024 12:49 am