The Orioles offense took a while to get going today. But right-hander Tyler Wells was pretty good almost from the first pitch.

Wells held Kansas City's offense in check before his hitters could provide a big inning for Baltimore in the series finale.

The Orioles beat the Royals, 6-1, to win their fourth series of the year and to complete a 6-4 homestand. They are 12-17 for the year and have won four of five, six of nine and are 9-9 over their last 18 games.

The Orioles, who begin a road trip in St. Louis tomorrow, closed out this quick rain-delayed two-day, three-game set with a win and are 3-1-1 in their past five series.

Wells allowed a first-inning run when leadoff batter Bobby Witt Jr. singled, stole second and scored on Ryan O’Hearn’s two-out single to right-center. Then he shut down the Royals over the next five innings, needing just 49 pitches from the second inning on.

Tonight’s scheduled game between the Orioles and Royals has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up on Monday, May 9 at 12:05 p.m. ET.

Tickets for tonight’s postponed game will be valid for the May 9 game, no exchange necessary. If you are unable to attend the makeup date no action is required. We will reach out via email to all ticket holders unable to attend the May 9 makeup date with an offer for complimentary tickets in a similar seating area for a wide variety of game options later this season. For more information, please visit Orioles.com/Weather. 

The game will be broadcast on MASN and on the Orioles Radio Network, including the flagship station of Hearst Baltimore’s 98 Rock FM and WBAL NewsRadio AM/FM.  

Complimentary tickets are non-exchangeable and must be used for Monday’s makeup date. 

Fans who purchased tickets on StubHub for tonight’s game will need to contact StubHub regarding their policy for postponed events.

This afternoon, the Orioles made the following roster move:

• Claimed LHP Logan Allen off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians.

The Orioles 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

The dog days of summer take on a different meaning this year, as the Washington Nationals’ five-game Pups in the Park series returns on Tuesday, May 10. Four-legged fans and their humans are invited to the ballpark for a doggone good time when the Nationals take on the New York Mets at 7:05 p.m., with four more of these pup-ular games scheduled throughout the season. 

Good boys and good girls will be surrounded by dog owners and lovers in the pet-friendly Outfield Reserved section where they can sit, stay and enjoy the tail-ents of some of MLB’s finest. All proceeds from dog ticket sales will be donated to the Humane Rescue Alliance.

The Nationals host five total Pups in the Park dates from May through September. Tickets are on sale now and can be fetched at nationals.com/Pups.  

·        Tuesday, May 10 – 7:05 p.m. vs. New York Mets

·        Saturday, May 28 – 4:05 p.m. vs. Colorado Rockies

The Washington Nationals announced the following roster moves on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements.

• Returned from rehab assignment and reinstated infielder/outfielder Dee Strange-Gordon
• Optioned infielder Lucius Fox to Triple-A Rochester
• Transferred right-handed pitcher Aníbal Sánchez to the 60-Day Injured List

Strange-Gordon, 34, appeared in four games for the Nationals before landing on the Injured List. He recorded three hits, one double, two RBI and two walks in five games for Triple-A Rochester prior to being reinstated.

Fox, 24, appeared in 10 games for the Nationals after making his Major League debut on April 10.

In celebration of the 30^th anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden Yards and as a thank you to our fans, the Orioles will offer 1992 throwback pricing for the team’s first two home series against the Milwaukee Brewers (April 12-13) and the New York Yankees (April 15-17), with the exclusion of the Orioles home opener on April 11.

For all eligible games, while supplies last, tickets are available at $4 for bleachers, $8 for reserve seats, and $12, $13, and $18 for box seats. Savings at each seating location range from approximately 50 percent to 85 percent. The special pricing is reflective of the same ticket prices that existed when the ballpark opened on April 6, 1992.

Additionally, the Orioles will offer hot dogs at 1992 pricing ($1.75) at all Camden Franks concession locations for the first two home series, with the exclusion of the home opener. Transactions are limited to two hot dogs per person.

Beginning today at 10:00 a.m. fans can purchase tickets at these price points by entering the coupon code ‘1992’ prior to selecting their seats at Orioles.com/Tickets. This offer is available online only with a limit of six tickets per game per buyer.

For more information on 30^th anniversary celebrations of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, visit Orioles.com/OriolePark30.

The Baltimore Orioles have officially set the Opening Day roster for 2022, as the club celebrates the 30^th season of Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

The Orioles 28-man roster includes:

Pitchers (14)
Keegan Akin
Bryan Baker
Mike Baumann
Félix Bautista
Paul Fry
Joey Krehbiel
Dean Kremer
Jorge López
Jordan Lyles
John Means
Cionel Pérez
Dillon Tate
Tyler Wells
Bruce Zimmermann

Catchers (2)
Anthony Bemboom
Robinson Chirinos

Infielders (7)
Kelvin Gutiérrez
Trey Mancini
Jorge Mateo
Ryan Mountcastle
Rougned Odor
Chris Owings
Ramón Urías

The Orioles today have announced plans to welcome fans back to the ballpark to celebrate the 30^th anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden Yards during the club’s home opener on Monday, April 11, at 3:05 p.m. ET against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Festivities will begin at 2:25 p.m. ET with a special pre-game ceremony emceed by Orioles broadcaster ROB LONG. Opening Day will feature:

• 30^th Anniversary Tribute Video: The Orioles will welcome fans back to their ballpark and celebrate the 30^th anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden Yards with a video tribute featuring an original poem by Baltimore-based poet and author KONDWANI FIDEL.
• National Anthem: The MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY CHOIR, one of the groups to perform the inaugural national anthem at Oriole Park on April 6, 1992, will return to perform their rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner from the sod farm prior to the game. A 30’ x 42’ flag from Fort McHenry will be lowered from the batter’s eye during the performance. The flag is a replica of the one that flew over Fort McHenry when Francis Scott Key wrote the national anthem.
• Color Guard: Colors will be presented by members of THE BALTIMORE CITY POLICE COLOR GUARD and BALTIMORE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT COLOR GUARD.
• Flyover: The national anthem performance will conclude with a flyover by the 104^th Fighter Squadron of the Maryland Air National Guard 175^th Wing.
• Ceremonial First Pitch: The Orioles will honor fallen Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley, who lost her life on December 23, 2021, after being shot in a senseless act of violence while sitting in her patrol car seven days earlier, and three of Baltimore City’s fallen heroes who lost their lives while battling a fire on January 24, 2022. They will be represented by a family member who will throw out the first pitch in their honor.
• Baltimore Police Officer KEONA HOLLEY: Represented by her son Kortez Baker
• Firefighter and paramedic LIEUTENANT PAUL BUTRIM: Represented by his mother-in-law Michelle Henninger
• Firefighter and paramedic KENNETH LACAYO: Represented by his brother Santiago Lacayo
• LIEUTENANT KELSEY SADLER: Represented by her daughter Mila Sadler
• Firefighter JOHN McMASTER, who was left in critical condition following the January 24 fire, will join the families to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
• Silver Slugger Presentation: Manager BRANDON HYDE and Louisville Slugger Representative AARON GILLETTE will present CEDRIC MULLINS with his Silver Slugger Award as part of the pregame ceremony. Mullins earned his first-career Silver Slugger after setting career-highs and leading the Orioles in nearly every major offensive statistical category in 2021. He is the first Oriole to be named a Silver Slugger recipient since MARK TRUMBO in 2016.
• Mo Gaba’s Fan of the Year: The Orioles will recognize JEFFREY AUSTIN as Mo Gaba’s 2022 Fan of the Year. A Lutherville, Md. resident, Austin has been a Birdland Member since 1989 and will be representing all Birdland Members who have been members since the beginning of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. He will also deliver the ceremonial game ball and rosin bag prior to the game. 
• Ceremonial “Play Ball”: Members of the Orioles Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities program will yell “Play Ball” from their seats in section 72 prior to the game. 
• Birdland Community Hero: Again this year, the Orioles will honor and recognize those in our community who have distinguished themselves by selflessly volunteering in fields that care for, serve, teach, protect, and improve the lives of others through the Birdland Community Heroes program. On Monday, the Orioles will recognize PAM CLINE, KATHI HOWARD, RICHARD SUEHLE, and STEPHANIE TYRRELL for their 30-plus years of service with Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland. Cline and Howard have been volunteering with Meals on Wheels for the past 32 years. Cline was inspired to volunteer after seeing an ad in her weekly church bulletin, and enlisted her sister, Howard, to join her. Suehle has been volunteering with Meals on Wheels for the past 38 years, delivering in the Woodlawn and Perry Hall areas. In 2000, Suehle became a part of a new program, taking local Perry Hall High School students on deliveries with him. Though the program has since ended, Suehle continues to volunteer at the St. Anthony site in Baltimore. Tyrrell has been volunteering with Meals on Wheels for the past 34 years, delivering in Harford County. As part of their recognition, the Orioles Charitable Foundation will make a $5,000 donation to Meals on Wheels of Central Mayland. 
• Opening Day Auction: Fans will have the opportunity to bid on a selection of authentic Oriole Park seats from the left field wall renovation as part of the Orioles Opening Day Auction to benefit local organizations through the Orioles Charitable Foundation. The auction will run on Orioles.com/Auction from Monday, April 11 at 1:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 17.  
• In-Game Hosts: LAUREN HOFFMAN and DENNIS McCAMERY will serve as the first-ever in-game hosts at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, emceeing interactive entertainment at the ballpark. Hoffman, a Dunkirk, Md. native, is returning to Baltimore after working as a sports reporter with WLBT 3 News in Jackson, Mississippi. A graduate of Kennesaw State University, Hoffman has worked for NBA TV, Bleacher Report, and other Warner Media sports properties. During her time as a sports journalist, she has covered SEC Football, the Men’s College World Series, and Deion Sanders’ tenure at Jackson State University. McCamery, a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University and long-time Maryland resident, joins the Orioles after serving as a host for the Florida Panthers, Professional Bowling Association, and Orlando Magic. He got his start hosting with Walt Disney World, emceeing the unveiling of the “Move, It, Shake It, Celebrate It Street Party.” From there, McCamery appeared on VH1 and served as a host for WWE and the Special Olympics. He currently also serves as a host for the Washington Capitals, and Washington Wizards.

Fan Reminders

• Cashless Policy: Oriole Park at Camden Yards will be a completely cashless ballpark in 2022. In conjunction with this policy, there will be one “Reverse ATM” machine that can exchange cash to card for use at concession and merchandise stands. The machine is located on the Lower-Level Concourse adjacent to First Aid near Gate D.
• Digital Ticketing: Fans will be required to show tickets on their mobile device upon entry by utilizing the ballpark’s complimentary Wi-Fi network. Fans are encouraged to use the official MLB Ballpark app to buy and show tickets upon entry. For more information, Orioles.com/BallparkApp.
• Bag Policy: Bags will not be permitted at Oriole Park this season. Medically necessary, nursery bags, and clutch purses no larger than 5” x 7” will be permissible.
• Food & Beverage Policy: Fans are allowed to bring food and non-alcoholic beverages into Oriole Park this year following the provided guidelines:
• All food and beverage must be contained in a clear plastic bag, no larger than one-gallon in size,
• One one-gallon size, sealable plastic bag is allowed per guest.
• Food items should resemble individual portions and not bulk items.
• Fans may bring in a factory-sealed, plastic, non-alcoholic beverage, no larger than 20 oz.
• Frozen water bottles are prohibited for safety purposes. 

The gates to Oriole Park at Camden Yards will open two hours before first pitch, at 1:05 p.m. ET. Fans attending Opening Day are encouraged to be in their seats, and fans at home are encouraged to tune to MASN, by 2:15 p.m. ET to enjoy the Opening Day pregame festivities. Tickets for the Orioles’ home opener on Monday, April 11, against the Milwaukee Brewers can be purchased online at Orioles.com/Tickets.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Due to tomorrow’s weather forecast, first pitch of the A’s game against the Baltimore Orioles has been moved to 3:07 p.m. PT.

Parking lots will open to fans at 1 p.m. and ballpark gates will open at 2 p.m. All tickets for tomorrow’s game will remain valid. Ticket holders will receive direct communication with additional information.

Fans invited to attend Extended Spring Training home games at no cost

With the Major League Baseball season now underway, the Orioles’ year-round baseball operations continue in Sarasota, Fla., with Extended Spring Training. Fans are invited to watch Orioles Minor League players in action at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in April, May, and June. Baltimore’s farm system is currently rated as the top player development system in baseball, according to ESPN and MLB Pipeline.

Gates open 30 minutes before game time, and there is no charge to attend the games. Free parking is available in the East Lot. Stadium entry is located at the Left Field Gate, and seating is restricted to sections 116-125 and 216-225. Concession stands will be closed. Game times and locations are subject to change without notice due to weather and field conditions.

ORIOLES 2022 EXTENDED SPRING TRAINING HOME GAMES

The Orioles today announced a slate of exciting new features at Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the ballpark’s 30^th anniversary season. In 2022, fans will be able to enjoy a lineup of added food items, expanded merchandise at the Orioles Team Store, and a ballpark exhibit celebrating 30 years of magic moments in Camden Yards history. The announcement also includes information on the team’s renovated left field wall, budget-friendly ticket offerings, and a flexible outside food and beverage policy.

NEW FOOD ITEMS
The Orioles and Delaware North have collaborated to bring an exciting catalog of local favorites and Baltimore-inspired eats to the ballpark in 2022:

• Jimmy’s Famous Seafood – One of Charm City’s most popular restaurants is now available at Oriole Park. Fans can enjoy authentic seafood at the Jimmy’s Famous Seafood stand, located on the lower concourse near Section 72. Menu items include:
• Crab Cake Egg Rolls ($20) – Featuring the restaurant’s iconic crab cakes in egg roll form with a cream cheese blend, mango ponzu, and spicy mayo.
• Mo Gaba’s Shrimp Platter ($16) – Fried shrimp served with fries and bay sauce. In honor of Mo’s legacy, $1 from every Shrimp Platter sold will benefit the John Hopkins Children’s Center.
• The Hot Corner – This “spicy” new stand, located on the lower concourse near sections 49-52, features chicken tenders and fries served with one of three sauce and topping varieties, listed below:
• Buffalo Tenders ($15) – Chicken tenders tossed in Franks RedHot aioli and topped with crumbled blue cheese and scallions.
• All American Tenders ($15) – Chicken tenders tossed in cheese sauce, topped with Applewood bacon and scallions.
• Capital City Mambo Tenders ($15) – Chicken tenders tossed in Mambo sauce and topped with scallions and garlic aioli.
• More Additions Around the Ballpark – The Orioles are introducing new menu items at existing locations:
• Crab Dip Pretzel ($16) – Soft baked pretzel with crab dip, Monterey Jack cheese, and Old Bay seasoning; Available at the B&O Market along Eutaw Street.
• Pepperoni Pizza Pretzel ($14) – Soft baked pretzel with marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni; Available at the B&O Market along Eutaw Street.
• The Baltimore Smash ($16) – Two short-rib-and-chuck-blend patties topped with shaved onions, American cheese, and special sauce; Available at the Eutaw Street Burger Portable.

OFFICIAL ORIOLES MERCHANDISE
Fans can enjoy a myriad of new merchandise and novelty items sold at the Orioles Team Store and other locations throughout the ballpark. Highlights include:

• 30^th Anniversary Merchandise
• Featuring apparel for all fans and more than 15 unique novelty items, including a bat barrel mug, can cooler, shot glass, key ring, lanyard, banners, and more
• Mystery Box Program
• Contains T-shirt, hat, novelty item, and chance to win free custom jersey (available in men’s, women’s, and youth sizing)
• Expanded Women’s Selection
• A dedicated one-stop-shop for female fans behind home plate on the lower concourse, featuring gameday wear and everyday lifestyle apparel
• Sustainable clothing made from recycled goods turned into crewnecks, crop tops, and more
• Wider Selection of Sizing for All Fans
• Expanded Big N Tall sizing in lifestyle clothing and jerseys
• Expanded women’s sizing to include extra small and plus sizing
• Expanded sizing for youth of all ages to include infants, toddlers, pre-K, elementary, and pre-teen children – all featured at the re-opened Kids’ Corner store
• New Brands at Oriole Park
• Pro Standard (urban apparel)
• WEAR by Erin Andrews (women’s lifestyle)
• Full Turn (men’s and women’s premium clothing)
• Barnwood Sports (custom woodworking)
• Baseballism (graphic tees)
• Wild Collective (ladies lifestyle)
• Rustic Cuff (jewelry)
• Pet Offerings
• Expanded pet selection that features jerseys, collars, leashes, bandanas, and chew toys

30^th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT
In celebration of the 30^th anniversary season of The Ballpark That Forever Changed Baseball™, fans can explore historic memorabilia and never-before-seen photos from the last three decades. Fans will also be able to share their own personal history of the ballpark by contributing photos and memories to be displayed in-park and on TV. Members of the Orioles Advocates – a nonprofit organization that has supported the game of baseball for more than 60 years – will serve as docents at the exhibit to help answer questions and direct fans. Nearly 50 items are on display at the exhibit, located on the main concourse behind home plate, including:

• Script from the 1992 “The Base Ball” event, autographed by James Earl Jones
• Lineup cards and pitching rubber from Cal Ripken, Jr.’s record-breaking 2,131^st game
• Jesse Orosco signed cleats from August 17, 1999 – the day he broke the Major League record for most games pitched in baseball history (1,072) 
• Cal Ripken, Jr.’s game-worn jersey from October 5, 2001 – his 3,000^th career appearance
• The official scorer’s sheet and game-used second base from the Iron Man’s final game on October 6, 2001
• Ryan Flaherty, JJ Hardy, and Nick Markakis bats from May 10, 2012, when the trio set an AL record with back-to-back-to-back home runs to lead off the game
• Final out baseball and champagne bottle from September 16, 2014, when the Orioles beat Toronto 8-2 to clinch AL East title, the team’s first clinch at home since 1969
• The ball from the 10,000^th home run in club history (Tim Beckham on August 3, 2017)
• Pedro Alvarez’s game-worn jersey from September 18, 2019, when the Orioles became the first professional sports team to wear Braille jerseys in celebration of the Baltimore-based National Federation of the Blind

ORIOLES AUTHENTICS
Fans will have the opportunity to purchase special 30^th anniversary authenticated items throughout the season. Purchases will benefit the Orioles Charitable Foundation. Located on Eutaw Street near Gate A, items include:

Tonight's game between the Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks has been postponed due to inclement weather in the area.

The game will now be played on Tuesday, April 19 at 1:05 p.m. as part of a split doubleheader. Tuesday's originally scheduled game will still begin at 7:05 p.m.

PITTSBURGH – The weather has taken a major turn for the worse here over the last 24 hours. It’s been cold and rainy all day, miserable weather for baseball. The good news, however, is that it’s supposed to clear out before first pitch tonight. It’s still not going to be very pleasant conditions when the Nationals and Pirates play the third game of their four-game series, but they should be able to play.

It’ll be Josh Rogers on the mound for the Nats, making his second start and hoping to pick up right where he left off in Atlanta on Monday night, when he held the Braves to one run and two hits in 5 1/3 innings. Rogers’ future in the rotation isn’t 100 percent certain beyond this, but you have to think a halfway decent start tonight buys him more time here regardless.

Bryse Wilson starts for the Pirates. The 24-year-old right-hander previously pitched for the Braves, so several of the Nats regulars have a little bit of experience against him. Maikel Franco is 2-for-3 with a homer and a walk against Wilson. Lane Thomas is 1-for-3 with a homer. César Hernández, who will be looking to reach base to lead off the game for the sixth consecutive day, is 1-for-6 with a triple off Wilson.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS at PITTSBURGH PIRATES
Where: PNC Park
Gametime: 6:35 p.m. EDT
TV: MASN2, MLB.tv
Radio: 106.7 The Fan, MLB.com
Weather: Rain ending, 52 degrees, wind 9 mph out to left field

NATIONALS
2B César Hernández
RF Juan Soto
DH Nelson Cruz
1B Josh Bell
C Keibert Ruiz
3B Maikel Franco
LF Lane Thomas
SS Alcides Escobar
CF Victor Robles

The Washington Nationals recalled outfielder Donovan Casey from Triple-A Rochester and placed outfielder Dee Strange-Gordon on the Injured List on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.

Casey, 26, hit .250 with two doubles, two triples, one homer, six RBI, a walk and four runs scored in six games for Triple-A Rochester prior to being recalled. He hit safely in four of the six games, and five of his six hits this season have gone for extra bases. 

Washington’s Minor League Defensive Player of the Year in 2021, Casey was acquired by the Nationals from the Los Angeles Dodgers along with right-handed pitcher Josiah Gray, right-handed pitcher Gerardo Carrillo and catcher Keibert Ruiz in exchange for right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer and shortstop Trea Turner on July 30th, 2021. Casey is considered the No. 17 prospect and the “Best Athlete” in Washington’s Minor League system, per Baseball America. He was originally selected in the 20^th round of the 2017 First-Year Player Draft out of Boston College.

Strange-Gordon, 33, appeared in four games for the Nationals, prior to being placed on the Injured List.

It was a cloudy day at Camden Yards, but the ballpark was still looking beautiful today as workers were putting the final touches on the new configuration in left field.

It’s going to take quite a drive to hit the ball out in an area where once players hit what some would call “Camden Yards specials,” balls hit in the air that would be outs in most parks, but not in Baltimore.

The Orioles are intending for the park to play more fairly now. Since 1992, more homers have been hit in Baltimore than any other park, and nine of the other current major league venues have been around that entire time. More homers were hit at Camden Yards in the last 20 seasons, and 18 of the parks now in use have existed in that span.

As the final panels on the padded wall were going up today, the ballpark looked very ready for a game, and there will be one there on Monday for the home opener against Milwaukee.

“They are just putting the finishing touches on it and certainly it will be ready for our home opener against Milwaukee,” said Jennifer Grondahl, Baltimore Orioles senior vice president of communications and community development. “I think I’ve heard our players talking about it a little bit and they seem excited. The pitchers are certainly excited.

SARASOTA, Fla. - Wise men say that only fools rush in, you should always expect the unexpected in spring training, don’t fall in love with a dreamer or exhibition numbers, and don’t underwrite an injury.

Also, beware of ballpark fish.

The Orioles’ 2022 camp gave us a lot to digest in a short period of time. Some storylines stretched until the end. Others were destroyed within hours and days.

I wondered about the rotation behind John Means and Jordan Lyles. So did the Orioles, who only confirmed Tyler Wells as a tandem starter until yesterday’s revelation that local product Bruce Zimmermann. would get the ball for the April 11 home opener.

The fifth spot remains as much a mystery as that fish.