Kimbrel's early appearance 'a different look' as he navigates struggles
BALTIMORE -- With a gaggle of reporters and TV cameras in front of Craig Kimbrel’s locker in the Orioles’ clubhouse on Friday afternoon, the 35-year-old stated his expectation of remaining the team’s closer despite his recent struggles. After all, manager Brandon Hyde said following Wednesday’s win at Washington that he’d
Injuries & Moves: Hays (calf) hitting well during rehab assignment
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Pirates right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes, the No. 1 pitching prospect in baseball, will make his Major League debut today at 4 p.m. ET, and you can watch his start -- and nearly everything else on the diamond this weekend -- for free!
How will back end of O's rotation look when Rodriguez returns?
Earlier this week, MLB.com Orioles beat reporter Jake Rill held an Ask Me Anything on Reddit with O’s fans at r/orioles. This mailbag features questions and answers from there. The full AMA can be read here.
World traveler Guthrie raising baseball's profile in Spain
In a professional career that spanned 15 years, Jeremy Guthrie was a baseball globetrotter, something that the former pitcher has continued in retirement. But even before becoming a prospect in the Cleveland organization and going on to pitch 13 years in Major League Baseball, as well as stints in the
The most surprising developments for each team
There has been no shortage of surprising developments in the 2024 season. Whether they are good or bad developments, or on the player or team-wide level, there are plenty of trends that have already shifted the arc of this season. With the help of each club's MLB.com beat writer, here
'A lot to unpack there' after O's beat Nats in wild one
WASHINGTON -- The Orioles blew a two-run lead in the ninth inning, and the Nationals forced extras. The Orioles blew a two-run lead in the 11th, and the Nationals forced a 12th. The Orioles started to blow a two-run lead in the 12th ... and then they beat the Nationals,
Holliday hits first homer since returning to Triple-A
The Orioles sent Jackson Holliday back to Triple-A to get everyday at-bats so he could find his swing, the idea being that if all went according to plan, MLB's top prospect would return to Baltimore in short order. More nights like Wednesday, and that day might approach quickly.
Potential future closers -- one for each team
Big league closers can come from all areas of the pitching world. Some are guys who have always been relievers, from college all the way up to the big leagues. Some were starters whose power stuff (and perhaps lack of command) were better suited for shorter stints coming out of
'The Pasture': Cowser's fan section to bring 'moos' to Camden Yards
This story was excerpted from Jake Rill’s Orioles Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. WASHINGTON -- Player-themed fan sections have been prevalent at MLB ballparks for quite some time. T-Mobile Park once had the “King’s Court” in support
Burnes solid despite lack of support from bats on frustrating night
WASHINGTON -- A frustrating Tuesday night for the Orioles reached a boiling point with one out to go in the ninth inning, shortly before they took a 3-0 loss to the Nationals at Nationals Park. Ryan O’Hearn wasn’t happy with a called third strike and voiced his displeasure to home-plate
Here are the weirdest stats and plays from the past month in the Minors
After a multi-season hiatus, Crooked Numbers returns with a heaping portion of Minor League Baseball on-field oddities and absurdities. This edition, covering the start of the season through the end of April, has a disproportionate number of items from the Triple-A level. As for why that is, who knows? Maybe
Strong week from rotation keeps O's atop AL
CINCINNATI -- The Orioles are in the midst of one of their best stretches of the season as they capped off a sweep of the Reds at Great American Ball Park with an 11-1 win on Sunday. After taking three of four from the Yankees at home last series, one
Means shows flashes of '21 brilliance in '24 debut
CINCINNATI -- For John Means to return to the mound for the Orioles and come out healthy was the goal. For him to pitch as well as he has since his 2021 no-hitter -- that was above and beyond any expectations. Making just his seventh start since the end of
These are the O's you're looking for: Gunnar struts new Star Wars bat
CINCINNATI -- Gunnar Henderson has been known for his bat after taking home AL Player of the Month honors while slugging a league-best 10 home runs in March and April. But the Orioles shortstop is also showing off another bat, one he brought out for May the Fourth, informally known
How Mountcastle developed into plus defender
This story was excerpted from Jake Rill’s Orioles Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. BALTIMORE -- Not every MLB player takes batting practice before every game. Same goes with defensive drills. With 162 regular-season games -- some of
With rotation spot on the line, Irvin twirls scoreless gem
CINCINNATI -- Cole Irvin has spent the year renting his rotation spot. The southpaw made the Orioles' Opening Day rotation after injuries to John Means and Kyle Bradish and seemed destined to get bumped to the bullpen. But the way he's pitching, it's going to be hard to wrestle the
First-month honors go to Henderson (top player), Cowser (rookie)
One down, five (and change) to go. With April comfortably in the rearview mirror, it's time to hand out the first round of monthly awards for the 2024 Major League Baseball season. Here are the eight stars -- household names and new phenoms alike -- receiving honors for their performance
Markakis, Crowley, Bowie elected to O's HOF
CINCINNATI -- Three Baltimore greats will be honored this summer as outfielder Nick Markakis, slugger and hitting coach Terry Crowley and scout Dick Bowie were elected to the Orioles Hall of Fame. The trio will receive an on-field ceremony before the club’s Aug. 24 game against the Astros. With their
Triple-A Norfolk spins no-hitter behind No. 8 prospect's 11 K's
The Norfolk Tides staff may not have been perfect Friday night, but they were pretty darn close. The club spun a three-man combined no-hitter, fanning a whopping 13 batters in the process. The 2-0 win over Nashville at First Horizon Park marked the Orioles affiliate's first no-no since Chris Tillman’s
Same as it ever was: Bradish's '24 debut evokes '23 dominance
BALTIMORE -- After nearly three months of rehab, Kyle Bradish was nervous when he arrived at Camden Yards on Thursday morning. However, the Orioles’ right-hander always feels butterflies on start days, so that was normal. “That’s just anticipation, being a starter,” Bradish said. In fact, everything about Bradish on this
Making some noise: Mayo homers in his 4th straight
How long will the Orioles let Coby Mayo keep mashing in the Minors? Baltimore's No. 3 prospect has long established himself as one of the best power hitting prospects in the game. With every big swing this season, he seems to be inching closer to Baltimore. Mayo homered in his