Orioles starter Matt Harvey has been his own worst critic. He wants to go deeper into games and help preserve the bullpen. Nonetheless, Harvey has put the Orioles in position to win in each of his four starts. Harvey (1-0) had another workmanlike performance and allowed three runs in five innings in...
Orioles rightfielder Anthony Santander had to be helped from the field after injuring his left ankle in the first inning against the Miami Marlins Tuesday night. Santander rolled his ankle trying to get back to first base on a pickoff attempt by Marlins starter Nick Neidert. Santander fell to the ground and...
Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is ready to take preventive measures to stay healthy. He’s been a productive player when he’s in the lineup, but injuries have hampered his major league career. Hays was activated from the injured list for the Tuesday-Wednesday series against the Miami Marlins after recovering from sa right hamstring...
Orioles shortstop Freddy Galvis made a diving stop just behind second base, flipped the ball to Rio Ruiz, who executed a bare-handed snag before completing a dazzling double play with a pinpoint throw to first base. It was the defensive highlight of a stout defense that backed a solid start from Dean...
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Ryan Mountcastle is more comfortable “playing in the dirt,” and he’ll get that opportunity Saturday against the Texas Rangers. After starting six games in left field and eight as the designated hitter, Mountcastle is making his 2021 season debut at first base in the second game of...
BALTIMORE — Orioles utility man Ramon Urias had only seven at-bats entering a doubleheader against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. He certainly put himself in position for more playing time moving forward. Urias delivered a game-winning single with two outs in the seventh inning to give the Orioles a 7-6 victory in...
BALTIMORE — Orioles starter John Means admittedly didn’t have his best command. After a shaky start, he still pitched well enough to keep the Orioles in position for a much-needed win. However, the Orioles’ late comeback fell short after Kyle Seager hit an RBI double in the eighth inning that gave the...
BaltimoreBaseball.com publisher Steve Cockey covered the Orioles’ first intrasquad game on Wednesday night at Camden Yards, and we asked him what the experience was like. Question: Were you tested when you came into the stadium? Answer: I wasn’t tested for Covid-19, but there was an extensive health screening process in place. My...
After months of delays because of the Covid-19 pandemic, it finally happened Wednesday night: Baseball was played under the lights at Camden Yards. The Orioles played a five-inning intrasquad game that ended in a 3-3 tie and didn’t include a full lineup on either side. The “home” team played with just one...
I don’t consider myself an envious person. However, when it comes to my friend Peter Schmuck, there is something I envy. Schmuck,...