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Mountcastle’s hot stretch, Mansolino’s late subbing, Asche’s splash hit

Mountcastle’s hot stretch, Mansolino’s late subbing, Asche’s splash hit

SAN FRANCISCO – Ryan Mountcastle has a tendency, and at times it seems more like a devotion, to keeping it...

Roch Kubatko August 31, 2025
Rogers rations Giants to one run, Basallo hits first major league homer in Orioles’ 11-1 win (updated)

Rogers rations Giants to one run, Basallo hits first major league homer in Orioles’ 11-1 win (updated)

SAN FRANCISCO – Trevor Rogers looked human on the mound this afternoon, but just for a brief moment. The Giants’...

Roch Kubatko August 31, 2025
Súarez ready to rejoin Orioles after weekend

Súarez ready to rejoin Orioles after weekend

SAN FRANCISCO – The Orioles are expected to add more than two players on Monday when rosters can expand to...

Roch Kubatko August 30, 2025
Orioles and Giants lineups (plus notes)

Orioles and Giants lineups (plus notes)

SAN FRANCISCO – The Orioles have lost eight of their last nine games, but they have left-hander Trevor Rogers on...

Roch Kubatko August 30, 2025
Mailbag leftovers for breakfast

Mailbag leftovers for breakfast

SAN FRANCISCO – The mailbag didn’t empty on my first attempt, so let’s try again. Here are some leftover questions...

Roch Kubatko August 30, 2025
Orioles allow runs in seven of eight innings in 15-8 loss to Giants (updated)

Orioles allow runs in seven of eight innings in 15-8 loss to Giants (updated)

SAN FRANCISCO – Dean Kremer had the Giants beating the ball into the ground tonight in the first inning. That’s...

Roch Kubatko August 30, 2025
Orioles updates on Wells, O’Neill, Rutschman, Westburg and Mateo

Orioles updates on Wells, O’Neill, Rutschman, Westburg and Mateo

SAN FRANCISCO – The six-man rotation will be complete next week with Tyler Wells’ reinstatement from the injured list. Wells...

Roch Kubatko August 30, 2025
Machín outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk, notes before Orioles-Giants game (and lineup)

Machín outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk, notes before Orioles-Giants game (and lineup)

SAN FRANCISCO – Orioles infielder Vimael Machín is staying in the organization. Machín cleared outright waivers today and accepted an...

Roch Kubatko August 29, 2025
Because You Asked – Freakier Friday

Because You Asked – Freakier Friday

Rather than subject my mailbag to another West Coast flight and jet lag, I decided to dump some of its...

Roch Kubatko August 29, 2025
Orioles notes on Contreras leaving, Dubin arriving, and Beavers and Holliday in the order

Orioles notes on Contreras leaving, Dubin arriving, and Beavers and Holliday in the order

The business side of baseball reared up and bit reliever Roansy Contreras earlier today with news that the Orioles designated...

Roch Kubatko August 28, 2025