CLEVELAND – The Orioles are holding onto their optimism regarding Ryan Mountcastle’s return from the injured list. Mountcastle is performing some baseball activities to test his left shoulder and stay sharp. He’s eligible to return on Wednesday at Camden Yards. During Félix Bautista’s bullpen session yesterday, Mountcastle stood at the plate to sim

CLEVELAND – The Orioles haven’t won a season series against Cleveland since 2016 and are hoping for a split this weekend after losing the first two games. Gunnar Henderson is playing shortstop. He needs one more extra-base hit to reach 65 and tie Cal Ripken Jr.’s record for most by an Orioles rookie. Since Sept. 8, Henderson is batting .324 (22-for

It’s easy to think of Sean Doolittle and immediately focus on everything he’s said and done off the baseball field, from his work in the community to his support for marginalized groups to his fascination with topics few people within the sport would find so compelling. Ask Doolittle a question about Star Wars or The Grateful Dead, and it might be

With the understanding that not all fan reaction one gets on a radio talk show, on a blog, via social media and/or Twitter represents all of Birdland, it appears a good percentage of the fanbase has emotions surging after the O's lost in the last of the ninth at Cleveland Friday night. Some are worried, some are nearly panicked and we see just abou

CLEVELAND – Tyler Wells’ teammates missed his pitching while he was gone, and also his personality. A plus changeup to the pressure of a division race. “He’s a nice, loud guy. You know when he’s in the room,” said John Means, smiling at the description. “It’s fun having him back and we’re all happy to have him here.” Manager Brandon Hyde was asked

CLEVELAND – Dean Kremer struck out Kole Calhoun tonight to leave the bases loaded in the second inning and shouted as he began his walk to the visiting dugout. Maybe frustrated with himself for allowing 13 batters to reach base and surrendering an early lead. Maybe reacting to the importance of the pitch and how it kept the game from getting away f

The Nationals are limping to the finish line. And they’re doing so with a pitching staff that is running on fumes and running out of available options. Tonight’s 9-6 loss to the Braves saw another ragged start by Patrick Corbin, who served up Ronald Acuña Jr.’s historic 40th home run right off the bat. And earlier in the day, one of the few bright

The Orioles' 5-2 loss at Cleveland Thursday night was just their seventh in 26 games in road series openers this year. They try to get back to the winning tonight at Cleveland after scoring three runs in losing the past two days.  The Orioles (95-58) begin play tonight leading the American League East by 1 1/2 games over Tampa Bay (94-60). Their ma

Lane Thomas had already been named the Nationals’ Player of the Year last season. Then the outfielder went and improved every facet of his game to earn the honor again this season. Thomas’ selection as 2023 Player of the Year was announced today, and he joined Kyle Finnegan (Pitcher of the Year) and Josiah Gray (Good Guy Award) in accepting their a

CLEVELAND – Tyler Wells watched the Orioles’ playoff-clinching celebration from a distance. From the roster at Triple-A Norfolk. More enjoyment than envy. He has a chance to be in the middle of Part 2 if the Orioles win the division for the first time since 2014. The magic number is seven, and Wells is in the bullpen after the Orioles recalled him