Orioles’ Blaze Alexander: ‘That’s my role now, moving around’ CLEVELAND—It was a typical day in the field for Blaze Alexander. He started Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians in center field, and after Dylan Beavers hit for third baseman Weston Wilson in the fifth, the 26-year-old utility player moved to third. It was Alexander’s second start in center field. He’s started six times at third, […]

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Has Jeremiah Jackson solidified his place on the Orioles? | MAILBAG Question: What do you think the Orioles will do when Jackson Holliday comes back? No shade to Jackson Holliday, but Jeremiah Jackson has been tearing it up. If he gets sent down to the minors, I might cry. A lot of people are saying put him at third base, and I have no problem sending […]

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Rogers, hitters struggle again as Orioles lose series to Guardians, 8-4 CLEVELAND–What happened? On August 1st, 2024, the newly acquired Trevor Rogers arrived at Progressive Field and met his teammates for the first time. Rogers had been traded to the Orioles from the Miami Marlins for outfielder Kyle Stowers and infielder Connor Norby two days before. Rogers allowed five runs on six hits in 4 1/3 […]

Rogers, hitters struggle again as Orioles lose series to Guardians, 8-4 #Orioles

Buck Britton on Jeremiah Jackson, working under Albernaz; Orioles-Guardians starting lineups CLEVELAND—Orioles third base coach Buck Britton also works with the infielders, and he’s impressed with how Jeremiah Jackson has taken to second base. “He came up playing that position a little bit. Last year, it was right field and a little bit of third base,” Britton said. After Jackson Holliday had surgery to remove his […]

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Orioles strike out 16 times in 4-2 loss to Guardians; 1 bad pitch spoils Kremer’s outing CLEVELAND–What happened? The Orioles equaled a season high by striking out 16 times, and, according to MLB.com, set a franchise record when Pete Alonso, Dylan Beavers and Colton Cowser, their 3-4-5 hitters, combined for 11 strikeouts Alonso and Cowser struck out four times each in the Orioles’ 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians before 20,783 […]

Orioles strike out 16 times in 4-2 loss to Guardians; 1 bad pitch spoils Kremer’s outing #Orioles

Overturn of 3rd strike call by Taveras helped set up Orioles comeback; O’s-Guardians lineups CLEVELAND—After Friday night’s exciting comeback win, everyone was talking about Jeremiah Jackson’s game-turning grand slam. But, there was a vital play that helped set up the home run. With the Orioles trailing 4-1 and runners on first and second with one out, Leody Taveras appeared to take a called third strike. Taveras was so sure […]

Overturn of 3rd strike call by Taveras helped set up Orioles comeback; O’s-Guardians lineups #Orioles

Jeremiah Jackson’s clutch homer caps Orioles’ 6-4 comeback win over Guardians CLEVELAND–What happened? In the bottom half of the seventh, Cleveland’s Steven Kwan led off by bouncing a ball to second baseman Jeremiah Jackson, who caught the ball but dropped it on the transfer to make the throw to first. His error eventually led to a grand slam by Daniel Schneeman, putting the Orioles behind, 4-0. […]

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Orioles’ injury updates on Rutschman, Holliday, O’Neill; O’s-Guardians lineups CLEVELAND—Catcher Adley Rutschman, who’s on the 10-day injured list with left ankle inflammation is eligible to return on Tuesday. He’s not sure when he’ll be back. Rutschman has been on the IL since last Saturday. “I noticed it on Friday,” he said. “Didn’t really notice it afterwards. Saturday it was bad.” Manager Craig Albernaz has […]

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9th-inning rally falls short after Orioles are no-hit for 8 in 4-2 loss to Guardians CLEVELAND What happened? Craig Albernaz’s return to Cleveland turned unpleasant as he watched the team he’s now managing, the Baltimore Orioles, fail to get a hit for eight innings. In his 11th major league start, 25-year-old left-hander Parker Messick dazzled the Orioles through eight, taking a no-hitter into the ninth. Finally, Leody Taveras broke through […]

9th-inning rally falls short after Orioles are no-hit for 8 in 4-2 loss to Guardians #Orioles

Will Orioles use No. 1 pick on a starting pitcher? | MAILBAG Question: Since GM Mike Elias is adverse to signing proven No. 1 starting pitchers unless they come cheaply, is there any indication that he will draft starting pitchers like Ben McDonald or Mike Mussina in the draft? It seems the only way we will get a true No. 1 ace is to draft them. From: […]

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Albernaz on his return to Cleveland; Orioles recall Foster, trade McDermott to Dodgers; O’s-Guardians lineups CLEVELAND—When Orioles manager Craig Albernaz walked into the visitor’s manager office at Progressive Field on Thursday, he found that the furniture was kid-sized. Immediately, he knew that his mentor and opponent for the next four games, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt had played a trick on him. Vogt, who attended Albernaz’s introductory press conference last November […]

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With Westburg and Holliday out, Jackson is proving his value to Orioles BALTIMORE—A year ago, Jeremiah Jackson was toiling away for the Chesapeake Baysox, his fourth season in Double-A with his third different organization. Jackson had been invited to major league spring training because the Orioles needed extra infielders. He was stuck in the auxiliary clubhouse and wasn’t with the team for long. After hitting .254 with […]

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Wells allows 3 runs in 10th as Orioles lose to Diamondbacks, 8-5: ‘There’s no running away from it’ BALTIMORE- What happened? Entering Wednesday’s game, the Orioles’ bullpen had held opposing batters to a .199 average and had struck out the fourth most batters in baseball. Tyler Wells had a bad 10th inning, giving up a two-run home run to Adrian Del Castillo as the Orioles lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-5 before 17,028 […]

Wells allows 3 runs in 10th as Orioles lose to Diamondbacks, 8-5: ‘There’s no running away from it’ #Orioles

Orioles’ Mountcastle return uncertain; Huff added as 3rd catcher; O’s-D-Backs lineups BALTIMORE—Ryan Mountcastle is wearing a plastic boot on his left foot and navigating the Orioles clubhouse on a scooter Wednesday morning. The Orioles’ first baseman/designated hitter broke a bone in his left foot running out a double on Saturday night and immediately left the game. Mountcastle didn’t feel anything as he was rounding first base, […]

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Rogers has rare subpar night in Orioles’ 4-3 loss to Diamondbacks BALTIMORE- What happened? For four innings, Trevor Rogers flirted with trouble, but the Arizona Diamondbacks didn’t score. That ended in the fifth inning. Rogers gave up four runs in the fifth. In his 4 2/3 innings, the 28-year-old left-hander allowed nine hits, his most as an Oriole and equaling his career high in a 4-3 […]

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The One And Only Billy Loes On his way to winning a team-high 14 games for the Orioles in 1957, pitcher Connie Johnson had a curious conversation with a teammate. “Be careful. You don’t want to win too many games,” Billy Loes told him. “What are you talking about?” Johnson asked. “Well,” replied Loes, a fellow starting pitcher, who would record […]

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Orioles’ Albernaz back on job after scary injury; Holliday update; Orioles-D-Backs lineups BALTIMORE—A day after Orioles manager Craig Albernaz was forced to leave the dugout after Jeremiah Jackson’s ball hit him on the jaw, breaking it, he was back at work. “I don’t have sick days,” Albernaz said. “I kind of have to show up every day. We play every day, to work. This is what we’re […]

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After scary injury to Albernaz, Jackson, Alonso lead Orioles to stirring comeback win, 9-7 over D-backs BALTIMORE- What happened? On a night when Orioles manager Craig Albernaz was forced to leave the dugout after he was hit by a foul ball off Jeremiah Jackson’s bat, Jackson and his teammates engineered a stirring comeback. In the bottom of the fifth inning, a foul ball off Jackson’s bat hit Albernaz, who was standing […]

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Have Orioles de-emphasized defense? | MAILBAG Question: The Orioles have a rich history of defense. Three of the top 10 players all time in Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) are Orioles (Mark Belanger, Brooks Robinson, Cal Ripken Jr.), according to Baseball Reference. This current team seems to de-emphasize defense. What happened? From: Timothy Fowler Answer: Tim, I don’t think the Orioles have […]

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Orioles’ manager Craig Albernaz hit by foul ball, leaves dugout BALTIMORE—Orioles manager Craig Albernaz was hit with a foul ball in the bottom of the fifth inning during Jeremiah Jackson’s at-bat. Albernaz was standing on the top step of the dugout and the ball appeared to hit him on the side of the face. He was immediately escorted down the runway by team personnel. In […]

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Mountcastle goes to 60-day IL, Kremer recalled, Povich optioned, Holliday won’t play for Orioles this week, O’s-D-Backs lineups BALTIMORE— The Orioles have placed first baseman Ryan Mountcastle on the 60-day injured list with a broken left foot. Mountcastle suffered the injury running out a double in the second inning of Saturday night’s game. The Orioles purchased the contract of infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk. Wilson, who came to spring training as a […]

Mountcastle goes to 60-day IL, Kremer recalled, Povich optioned, Holliday won’t play for Orioles this week, O’s-D-Backs lineups #Orioles

Orioles’ injured list continues to grow; Stranger things when it comes to the schedule BALTIMORE—The Orioles placed outfielder Tyler O’Neill on the 7-day concussion list. It’s retroactive to April 9th, so he’ll be able to return on April 16th. O’Neill is the 12th Oriole to go on the injured list. None has been removed from the IL so far this season. He was the second player in as many […]

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Should Orioles’ Rutschman abandon switch-hitting? | MAILBAG Question: I think Adley Rutschman would really benefit from taking a page from the Cedric Mullins book and just dedicate his swings to one side of the plate, probably the left side. Adley’s swing from the left this year appears to a smoother swing. The right-hand swing appears to be off balance. Your thoughts? From: […]

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Orioles beat Giants 6-2 behind Povich’s strong start, Alonso’s big hit; Mountcastle has broken bone in foot BALTIMORE- What happened? On his 26th birthday, Cade Povich pitched one of his strongest games in the major leagues. In his first start of the season, Povich allowed a run on five hits in 6 2/3 innings as the Orioles beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 before 24,091 at Camden Yards on Sunday. Povich, who […]

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Rehabbing Eflin wants to be around Orioles this season; Rodriguez on medical taxi squad; O’s-Giants lineups BALTIMORE—Zach Eflin plans to be a presence around the Orioles this season despite his Tommy John surgery. Eflin underwent surgery on Wednesday, and even though he won’t pitch this season. Eflin injured the elbow on March 31st after completing 3 2/3 innings against Texas. “I would say I’m in a lot better spot than I […]

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Orioles overcome injuries to Rutschman, Mountcastle in 6-2 win over Giants BALTIMORE- What happened? After two seasons with numerous injuries, the Orioles were hoping to have a relatively healthy 2026. That hasn’t been the case with regular second baseman Jackson Holliday, third baseman Jordan Westburg and key relievers Keegan Akin, Dietrich Enns and Andrew Kittredge among those on the injured list. Just before Saturday night’s game, […]

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Orioles’ Mountcastle leaves game with left foot pain BALTIMORE—Orioles designated hitter Ryan Mountcastle left Saturday night’s game in the second inning with left foot pain. Mountcastle stumbled halfway between first and second base and dove into second for a double. After he was examined by assistant athletic trainer Ben Fraser and manager Craig Albernaz, Mountcastle left the game and was replaced by pinch-runner […]

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Orioles place Rutschman on injured list with left ankle inflammation; Handley’s contract selected BALTIMORE—Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman was placed on the 10-day injured list with left ankle inflammation just before Saturday night’s game. Rutschman had three hits in Friday night’s game and is hitting .294 with three RBIs. The Orioles selected the contract of catcher Maverick Handley from Double-A Chesapeake. Handley, who hit .073 with three RBIs in […]

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Orioles’ Rutschman scratched with left ankle soreness; Albernaz on Eflin-O’s-Giants starting lineups BALTIMORE—Catcher Adley Rutschman was scratched from the Orioles’ lineup with left ankle soreness about two hours before the game. Rutschman is hitting .294 with three RBIs and an .855 OPS. Rutschman had two stints on the injured list last season with strained obliques on each side and was limited to 90 games. He was replaced […]

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