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Andy Kostka

Andy

Andy Kostka is an Orioles beat writer for The Baltimore Banner, focused on telling stories that revolve around — and away from — baseball. He previously covered the Orioles for The Baltimore Sun, and before that he worked for The Clarion Ledger in Mississippi. Kostka graduated from the University of Maryland and grew up in Rockville.

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Dylan Beavers was sick to his stomach before games. Then he remembered to breathe.
"In college, I was super stressed out every game and I felt like it was inhibiting my performance," Beavers said.
Dylan Beavers reacts after hitting a walk-off single during the 10th inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.
The Orioles play 13 more games. Here are the storylines worth tracking.
So long as there are games to be played, there are storylines to follow. Here are seven.
Jeremiah Jackson has been one of the best Orioles stories since the MLB trade deadline. His chase rate is worth watching.
Blue Jays’ 6-run 7th inning punctuates series sweep vs. Orioles
Carson Ragsdale allowed eight runs in three innings in his major league debut for the Orioles.
Albert Suarez struck out five Blue Jays in three innings to start a bullpen day for Orioles pitchers, but it got out of hand late in the game.
MASN’s Brian Roberts apologizes after offending Canadian fans
The Orioles commentator questioned their baseball IQ.
An analyst for MASN apologized for a comment made during Friday’s broadcast.
Blue Jays turn the tables on the Orioles with a walk-off 5-4 victory
Toronto scored three runs in the ninth inning against two relievers after a strong start by Tomoyuki Sugano.
Coby Mayo of the Orioles steals second base in the second inning Saturday at Rogers Centre.
Near end of injury-marred season, Tyler O’Neill thinks of Orioles’ rebound potential in 2026
O’Neill, activated Friday from his third stint on the injured list this season, will play his 45th game of the year Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill had only 146 at-bats this season heading into Saturday’s game in Toronto.
After Trevor Rogers leaves with toe discomfort, Orioles pitchers can’t shut down Blue Jays in loss
Rogers was effective in his five innings, but he issued a season-high four walks and needed to escape a bases-loaded jam of his own making in the third inning to keep the game close.
Trevor Rogers allowed one unearned run in five innings Friday night at Toronto.
Orioles outfielder Dylan Beavers drives in go-ahead run once again, completing sweep of Pirates
There wasn’t much offense to be had Thursday. There wasn’t much needed, anyway, with a solid outing from Orioles starter Cade Povich.
Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday scores past Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart, left, on an RBI single hit by Dylan Beavers during the seventh inning.
Orioles general manager Mike Elias received promotion before 2025 season, source confirms
Why the Orioles made the move privately, and why they kept Elias’ public-facing title the same, is unclear.
Orioles general manager Mike Elias films a promo clip announcing that baseball is back in Frederick following the announcement that the Orioles’ High-A affiliate will relocate there.
Past the 100-game mark as Orioles interim manager, Tony Mansolino reflects on finding stability
The Orioles are 53-49 since they fired Brandon Hyde and put Mansolino in charge.
The Orioles are 53-49 with Tony Mansolino as their interim manager.
The advice Kyle Schwarber gave Jackson Holliday has prompted the Orioles infielder’s recent surge
In 25 games since Aug. 9, Holliday holds a .787 OPS with a 19.3% walk rate and a 13.4% strikeout rate.
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday connects with a pitch in the third inning against the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 25.
Orioles beat Pirates in 11th inning with a walk-off replay review
The Orioles won, 3-2, in wacky, wonderful fashion for a third walk-off in four games.
Samuel Basallo celebrates after driving in the game winning run in the eleventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Cal Ripken Jr.’s streak embodied a classic American value: Perseverance
In the 30 years since, few moments in baseball stand out at the national level like Ripken’s record-breaking game.
FILE - In this Sept. 6, 1995, file photo, Baltimore Orioles' Cal Ripken Jr. (8) shakes hands with fans as he does a victory lap around Baltimore's Camden Yards after breaking Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games. It has been 25 years since Ripken broke Gehrig's major league record for consecutive games played, a feat the Orioles star punctuated with the unforgettable lap around Camden Yards in the middle of his 2,131st successive start.
As the Orioles contemplate Yennier Cano’s regression, a new changeup grip is a hopeful cure
“This year, for whatever reason, the changeup is floating a little bit more, and I think we’re trying to find ways to make positive change on it,” Cano said through team interpreter Brandon Quinones.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Yennier Cano watches from the dugout during the second inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.
Jeremiah Jackson’s path to MLB began when he won the varsity shortstop job at age 12
Jeremiah Jackson has a .324 batting average and an .802 OPS in his first 74 major league at-bats.
Orioles can’t capitalize on scoring opportunities, fall to Red Sox to complete 4-game sweep
Baltimore has lost seven of its last eight games. On Thursday, it was hard to blame the pitching.
Boston Red Sox's Roman Anthony (19) is forced out at second base by Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (7) during the third inning
Brandon Hyde speaks publicly for first time since Orioles firing, laments ‘terrible start’ to 2025
“We had a tough time rotation-wise, and it kind of started with Grayson [Rodriguez] getting hurt in spring training,” Hyde said.
Former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde observes players from the dugout during the team’s home opener on March 31.
Orioles’ pieced-together pitching effort fails in the 9th against Red Sox
Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run home run against Keegan Akin to lift Boston to a 3-2 win.
Roansy Contreras pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings as the bulk reliever against the Red Sox on Wednesday night.
Orioles release 2026 schedule. Here are 5 things to know.
As the Orioles aim to return to the postseason in 2026, these are five standout observations from the schedule release
The Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox line up for the national anthem ahead of the Orioles’ home opener on March 31.
With the rise of sports betting comes the rise of threatening messages to Orioles players
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Cade Povich shared messages sent to his wife that warned of sexual violence and included threats to find her in public.
Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich reacts after allowing a run during the third inning of a game against the Houston Astros on August 22.
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