O's game blog: Facing elimination in Game 3 of the ALDS at Texas
Steve Melewski
Orioles
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
Even with a 2-0 lead it's "all hands on deck tonight" for Texas skipper Bruce Bochy
Steve Melewski
Orioles
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
McCann: "We don't listen to the outside noise"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
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
Orioles and Rangers Game 3 lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
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
ALDS Game 3 notes with Adley Rutschman, Austin Hays and Nate Eovaldi
Steve Melewski
Orioles
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
Despite lack of homers, Meneses delivered for Nats
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
PLAYER REVIEW: JOEY MENESES Age on Opening Day 2024: 31 How acquired: Signed as minor league free agent, January 2022 MLB service time: 1 year, 65 days 2023 salary: $723,300 Contract status: Under team control, arbitration-eligible in 2026, free agent in 2029 2023 stats: 154 G, 657 PA, 611 AB, 71 R, 168 H, 36 2B, 1 3B, 13 HR, 89 RBI, 0 SB, 0 CS, 38
Lots of reflection as Orioles approach Game 3
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ARLINGTON, Texas – The Orioles are preparing for their first playoff game in Texas since the 2012 wild card game. They headed back to the visiting clubhouse that night and stepped into a champagne shower. A wild scene that left everyone soaked, including media that got too close. I returned to the hotel, where I’m staying again this week, and the w
Source: At least four Nats coaches not returning in 2024
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Davey Martinez is returning for his seventh season as Nationals manager, but he’ll do so with a number of changes to his coaching staff. Several members of Martinez’s big league staff have been informed in recent days their contracts are not being renewed, including bench coach Tim Bogar, third base coach Gary DiSarcina, first base coach Eric Young
O's Ryan O'Hearn: "I'm not ready to be done playing with these guys for the year"
Steve Melewski
Orioles
ARLINGTON, Texas – The Orioles arrived in Texas last night, determined to keep their season alive when they take the field in Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Tuesday night. They have lost by scores of 3-2 and 11-8 to the Texas Rangers, a 90-win team during the regular season. A club that lost four of its last six to let the AL West
Kremer starting Game 3 of ALDS
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ARLINGTON, Texas – Orioles manager Brandon Hyde knew that Dean Kremer wanted the ball in Game 3 of the American League Division Series. The high stakes, the confidence he brings to the mound, the impressive starts in two clinchers last month. Hyde approached Kremer yesterday, prior to Game 2, and updated him on the team’s plans. He was the choice.