ARLINGTON, Texas - For the Orioles there was sort of a clear theme to their postgame interviews last night after the Game 3 loss to Texas. The Rangers took an early 6-0 lead on their way to a 7-1 win and a series sweep in the American League Division Series. Proud of a very good season and AL East championship. But also hoping and truly believing t

PLAYER REVIEW: DOMINIC SMITH Age on Opening Day 2024: 28 How acquired: Signed as free agent, January 2023 MLB service time: 5 years, 81 days 2023 salary: $2 million Contract status: Arbitration-eligible, free agent in 2025 2023 stats: 153 G, 586 PA, 527 AB, 57 R, 134 H, 21 2B, 1 3B, 12 HR, 46 RBI, 1 SB, 1 CS, 47 BB, 91 SO, .254 AVG, .326 OBP, .366

ARLINGTON, Texas – Maybe the wounds are too fresh for players and fans to be reflective. Time has healing powers. The disappointment last night was evident along every wall of the visiting clubhouse at Globe Life Field. Total silence except for media interviews in front of lockers. Blank expressions. And then, a lot of hugging. The Orioles didn’t w

When it went south for the Orioles, it went fast. A 1-0 deficit turned into a 6-0 hole within a span of five pitches in the last of the second inning. The Texas Rangers were on their way to a three-game sweep of the Orioles in the American League Division Series. After 101 wins and an AL East championship, a team that fought so hard and so well to

ARLINGTON, Texas – Rookie Jordan Westburg struck out on three pitches, and the Orioles ran out of comebacks. Out of chances to keep playing. They’re going home, and not to host the decisive game. A team that wasn’t swept in its last 91 series couldn’t squeeze a win out of the ALDS. Dean Kremer allowed six runs in 1 2/3 innings, with homers by Corey

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Orioles must win tonight at Globe Life Field against the Texas Rangers or pack up the bats and balls for the 2023 season. It's Game 3 of the best-of-five American League Division Series with Texas holding a two-games-to-none lead. The Orioles (101-61) fell behind 9-2 in the third inning Sunday in Baltimore. They rallied, but

ARLINGTON, Texas – Texas manager Bruce Bochy, who still has room on his hand for a fourth World Series ring, was asked today how he would manage tonight’s game. A game in which his team, leading 2-0 in the best-of-five American League Division Series, can close out the Orioles. He sounded almost like his team was down 0-2 and not up 2-0. “Well, all

ARLINGTON, Texas – The temperature of the Orioles hasn’t changed in the Texas heat or the air conditioning inside Globe Life Field. They aren’t in a panic after losing the first two games of the American League Division Series. They aren’t consumed with doubts. They aren’t paying attention to the skeptics and doomsayers. “Obviously, this is differe

ARLINGTON, Texas – A must-win Game 3 for the Orioles brings changes to their lineup against Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. Ryan O’Hearn gets his first start, batting fifth and serving as designated hitter. Adam Frazier is playing second base and batting ninth. Gunnar Henderson is leading off. Cedric Mullins is batting seventh, followed by thi

ARLINGTON, Texas – Some games are called “must win” but they really are not. But you can use those words for the Orioles tonight. After an amazing season, a surprise (to many) AL East championship and 101 wins, they need one more tonight to force a Game 4 against Texas in the American League Division Series. In September the Orioles twice lost the