Some notes and quotes after an O's weekend sweep
Some notes and quotes after an O's weekend sweep
Steve Melewski
Orioles
After a 2019 season when they went 0-13 in sweeps - they swept no one and got swept 13 times - the Orioles finally swept a team. And a good one. In 2018, the Tampa Bay Rays won 90 games, and in 2019 they won 96 and made the American League playoffs. In those two seasons, the Orioles lost 115 and 108. O's fans have plenty of appreciation and respect for what the Rays do in a tough division. So to sweep that team made for a fun weekend in Birdland. The O's beat a quality division opponent, and...
Orioles celebrate rare series sweep (updated)
Orioles celebrate rare series sweep (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Renato Núñez lined a sinker from Rays starter Yonny Chirinos into the left field seats today, rounded the bases and did the social distance celebration. Every team has its own versions of it. Núñez was greeted at the dugout steps by a teammate who mimicked a chest bump, hand slap and spike tap. The high fives were more like waves. The Orioles would be thrilled to hold more air celebrations through the rest of the season. It's like splashing in an empty pool. Tommy Milone shut out...
A look at Tommy Milone's outing as O's sweep Tampa Bay
A look at Tommy Milone's outing as O's sweep Tampa Bay
Steve Melewski
Orioles
It started with the starter. For the second day in a row, a veteran left-hander who was signed by the Orioles to a minor league contract gave them a big effort on the mound. Tommy Milone today followed Wade LeBlanc from last night. His pitching got the club off to a nice start on the mound. And after some early missed scoring chances, the Orioles plated three runs in the seventh to break a 1-1 tie and post a 5-1 win. This is the club's first series sweep since August 2018. Last year they had...
Pat Valaika walks off the Rays
Pat Valaika walks off the Rays
MASN Staff
Orioles
Pat Valaika joins O's Xtra after his walk-off against the Rays on Saturday.
Brandon Hyde before the O's go for a sweep of the Rays
Brandon Hyde before the O's go for a sweep of the Rays
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles took down the Rays 5-4 in extra innings on Saturday to win the second game of the series.
Travis Lakins Sr. on his first major league win
Travis Lakins Sr. on his first major league win
MASN Staff
Orioles
Lakins Sr. got the win on Saturday night in the Orioles' 5-4 win over the Rays in extra innings.
Working out with Renato Núñez
Working out with Renato Núñez
MASN Staff
Orioles
Renato Nuñez takes us through his workout routine.
Melanie Newman on the Orioles' youth
Melanie Newman on the Orioles' youth
MASN Staff
Orioles
Melanie Newman outlines how the Orioles' youth may be an advantage with the new rule changes this season.
O's Xtra debuts "Ask the Skipper" with Brandon Hyde and Roch Kubatko
O's Xtra debuts "Ask the Skipper" with Brandon Hyde and Roch Kubatko
MASN Staff
Orioles
Brandon Hyde answered questions from fans before Sunday's game against the Rays.
Pat Valaika delivers walk-off single over Rays | MASN All Access Xtra
Pat Valaika delivers walk-off single over Rays | MASN All Access Xtra
MASN Staff
Orioles
Pat Valaika delivers walk-off single over Rays | MASN All Access Xtra