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Chris Holt on the O's improved pitching
Steve Melewski
Orioles
For a team that ranked last in the major leagues in team ERA last season, the Orioles have made some impressive pitching improvement thus far in the 2022 season. Baltimore’s ERA was 5.84 in 2021 and the next closest team to that was really not that close with Arizona at 5.11. But this season the Orioles have gone from worst to, at one point on the
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Orioles keeping Owings through first mandated roster adjustment
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles signed Chris Owings to a minor league contract in March after two partial seasons with the Rockies because his ability to play just about anywhere on the field made him ideal utility material. Owings remains with the club following the roster cutdown for the exact same reason. Kelvin Gutiérrez was 4-for-28 before heading out the door, w
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Wells cruises early but Orioles can't get the win (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Following yesterday’s 101-pitch start from veteran Jordan Lyles, the Orioles rotation is shedding the restrictions imposed due to the lockout and shortened spring training. The label with instructions to handle with care is beginning to peel. Tyler Wells is part of the group but also on his own. He understands that his switch back to starting after
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O's game blog: O's face first-place Twins in series opener
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles' homestand continues tonight at Camden Yards. After the Birds took two of three from Boston over the weekend, winning the last two games, they begin a four-game series against Minnesota. The Twins (13-9) are a team on a good roll. They are 9-1 since a 4-8 start to their season. They just won two of three from Tampa Bay, taking the last
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Notes on Mancini, roster moves, Nevin and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Trey Mancini said he’s available off the Orioles bench tonight after bruising his ribs Friday night and being in a considerable amount of discomfort. Mancini slammed into the right field wall after making a catch. “I’m just trying to gear toward, if they need me in a big spot, I want to be out there and be able to go,” he said. “The last couple day
Orioles and Twins lineups
Orioles and Twins lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Trey Mancini is out of the lineup tonight for a third consecutive game as the Orioles begin their four-game series against the Twins at Camden Yards. Mancini bruised his ribs Friday night while making a catch in right field and slamming against the fence. Tyler Nevin is batting fifth and serving as the designated hitter, following by second baseman
Orioles designate Kelvin Gutiérrez for assignment
MASNsports.com Staff
Orioles
This morning, the Orioles made the following roster move: Designated INF Kelvin Gutiérrez for assignment.
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Gutiérrez designated for assignment
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles made their final roster move this morning to get down to the required 26 players, announcing that they designated infielder Kelvin Gutiérrez for assignment. Gutiérrez joined the team on July 3 after having his contract purchased from the Royals, and he became the regular third baseman over the final month. He batted .248/.327/.336 in 47
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Off-day news and notes on the Nationals bullpen
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
SAN FRANCISCO – The Nationals are off today, with an opportunity to relax in Denver and contemplate all the positive developments that occurred during their weekend series triumph over the Giants before they open a three-game series Tuesday with the Rockies. Let’s take a moment to contemplate some things as well, with a particular emphasis on the b
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A look at reasons to have hope for the offense
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Captain Obvious checked in with me again this weekend. To his credit, he first asked me how I was feeling and then discussed the O’s offense. He told me they were really struggling. This call came before Sunday’s game, when the Orioles scored a season-high nine runs. It was obvious they had a good day and we didn’t need any Captains to notice that.