CLEVELAND - The enormous amount of turnover in personnel within the Orioles’ organization since the rebuild began, departments reshaped or created with a definite slant toward youth and modernized thinking, never reached Dave Schmidt. He’s a survivor who turned 65 in April and shows no signs of slowing down. It’s 25 years and counting for the for
CLEVELAND – The question made manager Brandon Hyde pause for a few seconds this afternoon, only to smile and load up the obvious response. How big of a challenge does Shane Bieber present to the Orioles? “It’s a challenge,” he said. “For me, he’s one of the best pitchers in the American League, if not baseball, the last handful of years. We have no
In years past, today’s result between the 44-86 Nationals and 49-82 Athletics would have been actually important. The finale of a three-game set between teams who have two of the worst records in the major leagues and split the first two matchups would have had draft-order implications for the following year. But alas, the implementation of the MLB
Coming off Wednesday’s 4-0 win at Cleveland, the Orioles now have a chance to win this series and end their road trip to Houston and Cleveland with a pair of series wins. They will have a 4-2 road trip if they win the series finale tonight. The Orioles (68-61) were eight games over .500 once this year, after the second game at Houston, and would be
CLEVELAND – Gunnar Henderson is playing shortstop tonight for the first time in the majors, with manager Brandon Hyde wanting to move him around the infield - mainly on the left side. But Hyde also wanted to provide some rest for Jorge Mateo, who hasn't been idle since July 30. Mateo has appeared in 121 games in his first full season in the majors.
It’s a new month, the last one of the season, which means major league rosters expand from 26 to 28 players. The Nationals’ additions were no surprise: They officially recalled catcher Tres Barrera and right-hander Mason Thompson from Triple-A Rochester. Barrera returns for his second stint with the Nationals this season. Over his previous time wit
CLEVELAND - Gunnar Henderson is starting at shortstop tonight as the Orioles conclude their road trip and try to win their series against the Guardians. He stays on the left side of the infield. Henderson is batting fifth behind Ramón Urías, who moves to third base. Jorge Mateo and Austin Hays are on the bench. Jesús Aguilar is the designated hitte
CLEVELAND – The Orioles designated infielder Richie Martin for assignment this afternoon to make room on the 40-man roster for first baseman Jesús Aguilar, whose contract was selected after he signed a minor league deal yesterday and joined the taxi squad. Left-hander DL Hall was recalled today to give the Orioles 28 players in the new month, which
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Selected the contract of INF Jesús Aguilar from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 99.Recalled LHP DL Hall from Triple-A Norfolk.Designated INF Richie Martin for assignment.
The Washington Nationals recalled catcher Tres Barrera and right-handed pitcher Mason Thompson from Triple-A Rochester on Thursday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Barrera, 27, returns for his second stint with the Nationals this season. He batted .182 with a double, four RBI and two