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Bullpen beasts bring Orioles out of division basement

Bullpen beasts bring Orioles out of division basement

Orioles assistant pitching coach Darren Holmes affectionately refers to the bullpen as “Animal Kingdom.” “It’s kind of how I look...

Roch Kubatko July 27, 2022
Urías home run sparks 5-3 win and moves Orioles above .500 (updated)

Urías home run sparks 5-3 win and moves Orioles above .500 (updated)

Shane McClanahan, the American League’s starter in the All-Star Game, threw one pitch tonight and watched the ball land on...

Roch Kubatko July 27, 2022
Hyde on Vavra, Orioles introducing Holliday tomorrow at contract signing

Hyde on Vavra, Orioles introducing Holliday tomorrow at contract signing

The Orioles are ready to unleash another prospect on major league opponents. Terrin Vavra, acquired from the Rockies as part...

Roch Kubatko July 26, 2022
Orioles recall Terrin Vavra, sign Max Wagner (plus lineups)

Orioles recall Terrin Vavra, sign Max Wagner (plus lineups)

The Orioles placed infielder Jonathan Araúz on the 10-day injured list with a right digit avulsion fracture, sustained last night...

Roch Kubatko July 26, 2022
Mancini trying to silence trade talk and snap out of slump

Mancini trying to silence trade talk and snap out of slump

Trey Mancini is playing defense on days that he’s the designated hitter or on the bench. A mitt isn’t needed....

Roch Kubatko July 26, 2022
Hyde on Santander and Akin decisions to get vaccinated, Mancini’s slump, and more

Hyde on Santander and Akin decisions to get vaccinated, Mancini’s slump, and more

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde called the decision by outfielder Anthony Santander and reliever Keegan Akin to get vaccinated “a personal...

Roch Kubatko July 25, 2022
Orioles lineup vs. Rays

Orioles lineup vs. Rays

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has made some changes to tonight’s lineup, opening a four-game home series against the Rays with...

Roch Kubatko July 25, 2022
Orioles relievers cranked up the heat during hot weekend

Orioles relievers cranked up the heat during hot weekend

The theories are plentiful and varied, with no expectations that actual evidence is going to surface. Three Orioles relievers threw...

Roch Kubatko July 25, 2022
Orioles shut out and unable to secure series win (updated)

Orioles shut out and unable to secure series win (updated)

The curveball that Dean Kremer fed Aaron Judge in the first inning today made the Yankees slugger look bad. Or...

Roch Kubatko July 24, 2022
Notes on lineup, Garcia and Araúz inactivity, heat, chemistry, vaccination status, and more

Notes on lineup, Garcia and Araúz inactivity, heat, chemistry, vaccination status, and more

To keep rookie Adley Rutschman in the Orioles’ lineup this afternoon as the designated hitter, manager Brandon Hyde had to...

Roch Kubatko July 24, 2022