Mateo's tape-measure home run keys Orioles' 8-6 win in Chicago (updated)
CHICAGO – One of the starting pitchers was back in Baltimore having his left elbow examined. Multiple relievers were unavailable following a couple of rain delays and a suspended game in St. Louis, which necessitated the arrival of Jonathan Heasley in a potential bulk role. The Orioles had lost three in a row and seen much better days when they arr
CHICAGO – The Orioles' road trip has taken them to Chicago, where tonight the Birds (29-18) open a four-game series against the team with the worst record in the majors, the Chicago White Sox (15-35). The Orioles have fallen 3.5 games behind first-place New York in the American League East. The Yankees won this afternoon against Seattle and split t
Orioles "hoping for the best" with Means back in Baltimore, Heasley talks about his latest promotion
CHICAGO – John Means has returned to Baltimore and is undergoing further examinations and testing on his sore left elbow. Means went on the 15-day injured list today with a left forearm strain after tossing three scoreless innings yesterday in St. Louis but experiencing discomfort that caused him to occasionally flex his arm. He obviously was uncom
CHICAGO – Jordan Westburg is batting fifth tonight and playing third base in the series opener in Chicago. Colton Cowser is in left field, Cedric Mullins is in center and Anthony Santander is in right. Ryan Mountcastle is the first baseman, with Ryan O’Hearn serving as designated hitter. Adley Rutschman leads the Orioles with 56 hits. He joins Milw
CHICAGO – John Means is returning to the 15-day injured list. The Orioles announced today that Means has been diagnosed with a left forearm strain, the same ailment that delayed his 2024 debut. Reliever Jonathan Heasley was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to replace Means on the roster. Means tossed three scoreless innings yesterday in St. Louis but
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Recalled RHP Jonathan Heasley from Triple-A Norfolk.Placed LHP John Means on the 15-day Injured List (left forearm strain).
While the Nationals enjoy Thursday’s off-day (and hopefully use it to break out of their offensive slump), let’s take a long overdue look at some of the top prospects down on the farm and not just the ones you know we’re going to talk about … “You talk about the players, everybody talks about the one guy, but we got quite a few,” said manager Davey
CHICAGO – Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel’s season has once again taken a turn for the better. He got a save in the recent Seattle series – just his second save since late April. After going thru a six-game slump where he dealt with upper back soreness and gave up seven runs in 3 1/3 innings, his last four outings looked a lot like his first 10. In th
The Orioles have talked about going to a six-man rotation, certainly by the brutal stretch in June with only one day off. In the meantime, Cole Irvin pitches out of the bullpen and waits to find out if he’s bouncing between roles again. Too many starters? We heard it before Kyle Bradish and John Means were reinstated from the injured list. Tyler We
Teammates knew that reliever Mike Baumann wouldn’t clear waivers after the Orioles designated him for assignment. He’d most likely be traded rather than relinquished for no return. They were right. The Orioles announced late tonight that they’ve traded Baumann and Triple-A Norfolk catcher Michael Pérez to the Mariners for catcher Blake Hunt. Hunt w
The Orioles have made the following roster move: Added LHP Nick Vespi from Triple-A Norfolk to serve as the 27th man for today’s doubleheader.