BALTIMORE—The Orioles were no match for the New York Yankees this year, losing 16 straight and 17 of 19 overall. They’ve fared poorly against the Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics. On Sunday, they managed to drop their fourth straight to the Texas Rangers, another team with a first-year manager. The Rangers are...
BALTIMORE—The first inning was an awful one for Aaron Brooks, who started the Orioles’ 23-2 loss to Houston on August 10, and it was enough to send them on their way to their fourth straight loss. It’s their 10th losing streak of four games or more. The Orioles’ 9-4 loss to the...
BALTIMORE—Taking advantage of a rule that will allow players on 40-man rosters to play in the major leagues and Arizona Fall League, the Orioles decided to promote outfielder Austin Hays for the final three weeks of the season. General manager Mike Elias said that Major League Baseball and the Players Association came...
BALTIMORE—Oriole starter Dylan Bundy was vexed by the Texas Rangers’ Willie Calhoun. Bundy allowed two home runs to Calhoun but left the game in the seventh with a two-run lead. However, Paul Fry, who has had an awful week, couldn’t hold the lead and the Rangers beat the Orioles, 7-6, on Friday...
BALTIMORE—For some of the pitchers called up by the Orioles for the month of September, it’s a crucial time. Over the last six days, the Orioles have added five relievers: right-handers David Hess, Branden Kline, Evan Phillips and Chandler Shepherd, and left-hander Tanner Scott. All except for Shepherd, who has only one...
BALTIMORE—John Means was sailing along, having allowed just an infield single in six innings. Means had a 1-0 lead when Elvis Andrus grounded to first to start the seventh. First baseman Renato Nunez stepped to his left toward first just before the ball was hit, and it went past where he had...
BALTIMORE—The Orioles returned home with a full clubhouse. Since they last played here on August 25, they added 11 players, two of whom, right-handed pitcher Shawn Armstrong and designated hitter Mark Trumbo, were activated from the injured list. Eight players were brought up from Triple-A Norfolk. Besides the 35 players, the Orioles...
The Orioles’ decision to activate Mark Trumbo drew a fair amount of criticism from fans on social media. It shouldn’t have. Trumbo, who has gallantly rehabbed his right knee after undergoing surgery a year ago, is someone fans should embrace. Instead, some fans have said the Orioles should have used his roster...
The Orioles added six more players for Tuesday’s doubleheader with the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Florida. Left-handed pitcher Ty Blach, right-handers David Hess, Evan Phillips, Chandler Shepherd and catcher Austin Wynns, all of whom were on the roster at some time during the season, were recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. Outfielder...
The Orioles added to their roster by recalling pitchers Branden Kline, Tanner Scott and outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday. They also activated pitcher Shawn Armstrong from the 10-day injured list. Kline, a 27-year-old right-hander, has spent considerable time with the Orioles this season. He’s 1-4 with a 7.44...