• Back again with team, Cole Irvin is ready to start tomorrow against Kansas City

    With the Orioles now for the third time this year, lefty Cole Irvin will make his fourth O’s start tomorrow - his first in the big leagues since April 13 - when the Orioles host Kansas City on Saturday. He will, at least for one day, rejoin the rotation and, maybe if it goes well, stick around in the starting five. He began this year 0-2 with a 10.66 ERA in three starts before he was optioned...

  • Joey Ortiz on his return to the Orioles today

    He was a man of just a few words today upon his return to the Orioles. But 24-year-old infielder Joey Ortiz is a top 100 prospect with loud tools, a lively bat and big arm on the left side of the infield, playing mostly at shortstop. He was with the Orioles the first time from April 27-30 and went 1-for-3 with three RBIs in his MLB debut April 27 at Detroit. He was back with the club from May...

  • Henderson and Hyde talk about Westburg's promotion (plus injury notes)

    Gunnar Henderson sat slumped in a chair in front of his locker today, staring at his phone with a slight grin on his face. In his own little world, while media surrounded Jordan Westburg on the other side of the clubhouse. Henderson had his scrum on Aug. 31 in Cleveland. Westburg received the home treatment this afternoon before making his major league debut. “It feels like forever ago, but...

  • O's game blog: Looking for another series victory

    After a night where every American League East team lost, the Orioles remain four games behind first-place Tampa Bay as they take the field tonight. It’s the rubber match game of their series with the Cincinnati Reds (42-38) after the Orioles won 10-3 Monday night and lost 3-1 Tuesday night. The Reds had lost the last two games of their series with Atlanta before coming to Oriole Park as their...

  • Hyde talks about roster move and more before today's game

    The Orioles knew that the bullpen wasn’t equipped to provide length this afternoon. The only decision was which reliever to send down. Left-hander Bruce Zimmermann was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk this morning, and the Orioles selected Chris Vallimont’s contract. Nick Vespi was spared after tossing three scoreless innings last night. Zimmermann has pitched three times since Monday, working two...

  • After a special start to this season, the O's hit a rough patch

    It was May 25. The Orioles beat the New York Yankees 3-1 as Kyle Gibson got the win and Yennier Cano a save and New York was held to just three hits. The Orioles won the series two wins to one at Yankee Stadium. At that point the Orioles were 33-17 through 50 games, playing .660 baseball and they had the second best record in the majors. They were just three games behind the Tampa Bay Rays for...

  • Orioles select Cowser and Bazardo contracts, option McKenna (plus notes)

    NEW YORK – Colton Cowser is on the Orioles’ active roster and expected to be in their lineup for tonight’s game against the Yankees. The first part is official. The club announced that it selected Cowser’s contract from Triple-A Norfolk. They also selected reliever Eduard Bazardo’s contract and optioned outfielder Ryan McKenna to the Tides after yesterday’s game. Catcher Anthony Bemboom and...

  • O's notes on the final homestand, 800 runs, AL East play and more

    And then there were six. Six games remaining in the 2023 regular season. If the Orioles can just go 3-3 in those games, they can clinch the American League East title without any help from a Rays loss. Three wins would also produce the sixth 100-win season in Orioles history. The 1969 team went 109-53 for the best O’s record ever in the regular season. The 1970 team was 108-54 with the 1979...

  • Irvin on return: “The job’s not done, so there’s plenty of opportunity to maybe share in those festivities down the road"

    Cole Irvin watched his Triple-A Norfolk teammates celebrate their Triple-A national championship from afar last night, as he’s done with two other clinching games. Irvin wasn’t with the Orioles after they officially made the playoffs and won their division. His only chance to pop some corks happened after the Tides won the International League crown. “It’s part of the game,” he said. “The game...

  • Orioles acquire Corbin Burnes

    The Baltimore Orioles tonight announced that they have acquired right-handed pitcher CORBIN BURNES, a three-time All-Star and 2021 National League Cy Young Award winner, from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for left-handed pitcher DL HALL, infielder JOEY ORTIZ, and a 2024 Competitive Balance Round A pick. Burnes, 29, went 10-8 with a 3.39 ERA (73 ER/193.2 IP) with 141 hits (22 HR), 77 total...

  • O's game blog: Birds look for a series sweep of the Angels at the Yard

    The Orioles (2-0), who had 10 series sweeps in the 2023 season, look for their first of the new season when they host the Angels (0-2) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. It's the wrap-up game of a season-opening six-game homestand that continues Monday night when Kansas City visits the Yard. The O's beat the Angels 11-3 Thursday and 13-4 last night. The O's have only trailed for a half-inning this...

  • O’s Mike Elias on Holliday’s early struggles, Hays, Means and more

    Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias seems unconcerned that top prospect Jackson Holliday is still looking for his first big league hit after his first three games. Baseball’s No. 1 ranked prospect is 0-for-11 with seven strikeouts after going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts Friday night. Holliday did not start today against Brewers' lefty and former Oriole DL Hall....

  • Because You Asked - Staying Alive

    My mailbag didn’t make it to Anaheim. No direct flights. Refused to fly into LAX. What am I supposed to do? I emptied it at home. Let’s get to it, the latest sequel to the beloved 2008 original. Same rules apply, which is very few. Closer to none. I like editing questions about as much as I like the middle seat on a Southwest flight. Your questions are crystal clear. I don’t need to enhance the...

  • As O's have outfielders struggling, will Kyle Stowers get a chance?

    The Orioles offense has produced just four runs and seven hits the last two games and they have lost both. By 9-2 to Arizona and by 3-2 in 10 innings to Toronto. The Orioles, Cubs and Phillies are the only teams in MLB this year without a three-game losing streak. The Birds need a win tonight to avoid one now. The O's earlier had a pair of two-game losing streaks that never got extended. The...

  • Orioles option Tate and select Smith's contract

    An adjustment to the Orioles’ bullpen seemed inevitable. The move came early this afternoon. Dillon Tate was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk and right-handed reliever Burch Smith had his contract selected from the Tides. Smith will wear No. 40. Tate will try to fix whatever’s wrong. Tate has made three appearances this month and given up runs in each game – four over two innings against the...

  • Orioles trade for Selby, tonight's lineup

    The Orioles acquired right-hander Colin Selby, 26, from the Royals today for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. Kyle Bradish was moved to the 60-day injured list to make room on a full 40-man roster. Selby, a Virginia native, made two relief appearances with the Royals and allowed two earned runs (three total) in three innings. He appeared in 21 games with the Pirates...

  • Santander named to All-Star team, plus other Orioles notes before tonight's game

    Make that five All-Star representatives for the Orioles. Outfielder Anthony Santander has made the American League club as an injury replacement for Houston’s Kyle Tucker. He'll also head out early to Arlington, Texas. Santander joins starters Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman, pitcher Corbin Burnes and infielder Jordan Westburg. This is the highest total for the Orioles since 2016 with...

  • Because You Asked - Ever Vigilant

    I’m using flashcards to learn the names of the new players. My family is quizzing me. Their first question: How did we get stuck doing this? For me it's like, is that Austin Slater? No? Oh, hey Blake Hunt. Is that Seranthony Domínguez? Nope? I was gonna say Gregory Soto. I swear. One thing that never changes is my mailbag except for the weight of its contents. You’ll have a long wait if you...

  • Elias offers updates on Rodriguez's "mild" shoulder strain and other injured Orioles

    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Grayson Rodriguez will be shut down for at least 10 days and undergo more imaging on his right shoulder in about three weeks after receiving the diagnosis of a strain that executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias described today as “pretty mild.” Elias met with local media in the visiting dugout at Tropicana Field and provided an update on Rodriguez, who’s the...

  • Orioles option Mayo and recall Soto

    Coby Mayo finally got his first major league hit last night. Today, he’s optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles announced the move this afternoon, which includes recalling Liván Soto from the Tides. Mayo was 0-for-16 before lining a single into left field leading off the fifth inning. He also walked and scored a run in a 4-1 win over the Nationals at Camden Yards. MLB Pipeline’s No. 10...


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