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Orioles begin road trip in unfamiliar territory
The Orioles finally made it to St. Louis. The charter wasn’t delayed, as far as I know. I’m referring to...
Orioles and Royals lineups in series finale
The Orioles have reached the end of their homestand. A makeup game today against the Royals, followed by their flight...
Orioles gain split of doubleheader with 4-2 win (updated)
The Orioles played two games today in first-pitch temperatures of 51 and 57 degrees. They also heated up. A disappointing,...
Orioles lose home runs, waste Lyles start and fall in Game 1 (updated)
The left field wall can’t keep every baseball in front of it. The Orioles have cleared it a few times...
Notes on Lakins, Allen, Owings, Nevin and Wells
Reliever Travis Lakins Sr. didn’t leave Baltimore after the Orioles optioned him Thursday night. They knew the forecast left them...
Orioles and Royals Game 1 lineups
The Orioles and Royals will try again today. The weather has the final word, but it’s much kinder this morning....
Talking about Rutschman, Hall, Baumann and more
Today’s forecast for a traditional, throwback-style doubleheader calls for cloudy skies. Rather than do my usual over-thinking about why we...
Vespi leading bullpen pack at Triple-A eyeing call-up
The competition is playful but also motivating. Who’s the first to surrender an earned run? Who blinks first? And eventually,...
Orioles option Lakins (tonight’s game postponed)
The Orioles optioned reliever Travis Lakins Sr. to Triple-A Norfolk after last night’s game to create room on the active...
Looking back at Wednesday’s double play defense
Ryan Mountcastle wasn’t keeping count in his head. Jorge Mateo and Rougned Odor also didn’t know. Three infielders just living...