Orioles' home woes worsen in 10-1 loss (McKenna optioned)
Orioles' home woes worsen in 10-1 loss (McKenna optioned)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The fascination with the Orioles' poor home record builds with each defeat. The demands for a simple explanation grow along with the loss total. Here's a simple truth that played out again this afternoon: Location of the game doesn't matter if pitch location isn't precise. Rookie Dean Kremer surrendered a pair of home runs in the second inning, the Rays flexing their muscle throughout the series, the bullpen labored again and the Orioles were beaten 10-1 to complete the sweep. The Orioles...
Rough stretch vs. AL East ends as O's are swept by Rays
Rough stretch vs. AL East ends as O's are swept by Rays
Steve Melewski
Orioles
After getting swept by the Tampa Bay Rays - and allowing 11 homers and 32 runs in the three games - the Orioles will find out how the other half lives for a short while. After playing 10 of their last 12 games within the rugged American League East, they will now play their next six series outside of the division. It starts tomorrow with the beginning of a 10-game road trip to Washington, Minnesota and the Chicago White Sox. Home series with Minnesota, Cleveland and the New York Mets...
Robles sitting out, but X-rays on ankle negative
Robles sitting out, but X-rays on ankle negative
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Victor Robles isn't in the Nationals lineup for today's series finale at Wrigley Field, but the young center fielder's right ankle is apparently feeling well enough to give manager Davey Martinez reason to believe he could be available off the bench in a pinch. Robles, who fell to the ground in a heap after his ankle gave out while rounding first base on his fourth-inning hit Wednesday night, had X-rays taken following the game. Martinez said today during his pregame Zoom session with...
Santander making trip to D.C.
Santander making trip to D.C.
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles lineup for Friday night's game against the Nationals in D.C. is going to include outfielder Anthony Santander. Santander is done with the protocol process and ready to appear in his first game since April 20, when he sprained his left ankle in Miami. He's batting .196/.230/.321 with a double, two home runs, two walks and 17 strikeouts in 62 plate appearances. "He's been a big part of our offense the last few years," manager Brandon Hyde said in his Zoom call. "He's a guy that...
O's game blog: Shooting for a win in the series finale
O's game blog: Shooting for a win in the series finale
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles have scored 13 runs in the first two games of their series with the Tampa Bay Rays. But they've given up eight homers and 22 runs and lost both games. They need a win today to avoid being swept three straight in the final game of a homestand. They are 1-4 on this homestand and 6-17 at home for the season. The Rays will win this series, leaving the Orioles 0-6-1 in seven home series this season. Trey Mancini went 4-for-5 last night with a pair of solo homers and a three-run double....
Game 40 lineups: Nats at Cubs
Game 40 lineups: Nats at Cubs
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
After a crazy Wednesday night in Chicago, the Nationals are back at it this afternoon, looking to win their series finale against the Cubs and split the four-game set. It took a lot of effort to pull off their 4-3 victory, which came by the skin of its teeth. And they'll go into today's game with a depleted lineup. Victor Robles, who injured his right ankle rounding first base on an RBI single, is not starting today. That's not surprising, given how scary the play looked and how Robles...
Orioles removing fan capacity restrictions (plus today's lineups)
Orioles removing fan capacity restrictions (plus today's lineups)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles announced today that they'll no longer operate under crowd capacity restrictions at Camden Yards beginning June 1. The 25 percent limit is lifted. Tickets for all remaining home games will go on sale at noon on Wednesday, May 26. The Orioles will offer a two-hour online presale to fans who subscribe to the free digital Insider Newsletter. Social distancing will no longer be required between groups of ticket holders. Pod seating will continue to be available in select sections for...
Tickets for all remaining home games on sale May 26
Tickets for all remaining home games on sale May 26
Doug Miller
Orioles
The Orioles today announced that tickets for all remaining home games, including June through September, will go on sale Wednesday, May 26, beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET. Additionally, in consultation with the City of Baltimore, State of Maryland, and the Maryland Stadium Authority, the Orioles will no longer operate under capacity restrictions beginning June 1. The Orioles will offer a special, two-hour online presale to fans who are subscribed to the free digital Orioles Insider Newsletter,...
Turner, Martinez steamed by yet another interference call
Turner, Martinez steamed by yet another interference call
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The play looked vaguely familiar. The interference call on Trea Turner that followed most definitely looked familiar. And the tirade Davey Martinez subsequently went on in defense of his shortstop certainly brought back some familiar memories, until the Nationals manager took his displeasure to a whole new level with an epic tirade. Yes, Turner, Martinez and the Nats were victimized yet again by Rule 5.09a(11), which allows an umpire to call a batter running down the line out if he does not...
O's offense perks up in losses, Elias on core players and more
O's offense perks up in losses, Elias on core players and more
Steve Melewski
Orioles
O's fans had been waiting for the Orioles to break out on offense. And now they have scored 10, six and seven runs the last three games. But as Trey Mancini said after the game Tuesday, they are not synching up right now. When they get pitching, the hitting comes up short and when they get hitting, the pitching is not there. The O's have scored 13 runs in this series against Tampa Bay. But they have given up eight homers and lost the two games by 13-6 and by 9-7 last night. Even with lefty...