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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.

The latest from Andy Kostka

Robinson Chirinos not returning as Orioles bench coach
Chirinos joined Brandon Hyde’s staff as a first-time bench coach ahead of the 2025 season, and he was a popular figure in the clubhouse.
Orioles bench coach Robinson Chirinos, at right with Samuel Basallo, was popular in the clubhouse.
Jackson Holliday knows his first full Orioles season was ‘not bad, but not great’
“I’ve learned a lot and obviously had some pretty good moments in the season and struggled at the same time,” Holliday said.
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday watches from the dugout during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sept. 25.
Orioles begin reshuffling coaching staff, 2 hitting coaches will not return
With a new manager at the helm, the Orioles are expected to undergo considerable restructuring, according to industry sources.
Assistant hitting coach Sherman Johnson throws to hitters at batting practice during spring training in February.
Orioles hire Cleveland’s Craig Albernaz as next manager
“Craig has built an exemplary career across multiple successful organizations and brings a tremendous amount of experience, knowledge, and talent to our organization and to this new challenge,” Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said in a statement.
Cleveland Guardians bench coach Craig Albernaz looks on from the dugout before a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Sunday, July 14, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
What Craig Albernaz brings to the Orioles as their new manager
The Orioles are hiring Craig Albernaz to right the ship after a 75-87 season, taking him away from an associate manager position with the Cleveland Guardians.
Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt, left, talks with bench coach Craig Albernaz during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field last April.
Orioles manager tracker: Club to hire Guardians associate manager Craig Albernaz
In November 2023, Craig Albernaz joined the Cleveland Guardians as the bench coach under manager Stephen Vogt. He was promoted to the associate manager position ahead of the 2025 season.
Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt talks with bench coach Craig Albernaz during the eighth inning on April 9, 2024.
Seranthony Domínguez, bound for the World Series, is the final 2025 Orioles player left standing
Domínguez posted a 3.00 ERA in 21 innings to close out the regular season. And despite playing a part in a bullpen collapse in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series, his overall numbers have been solid.
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Seranthony Domínguez  pitches against the Seattle Mariners during the sixth inning in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series.
Frederick Keys, set to return as Orioles affiliate, unveil new logos
The new logos, unveiled via a video on X, use images of literal keys rather than the likeness of Francis Scott Key.
New logo designs for the Frederick Keys.
Former Oriole Kevin Gausman delivered on his potential in Toronto. Now he’s in the World Series.
“I got caught up in trying to pitch like a lot of the other guys in the league,” Gausman said of his time in Baltimore.
Toronto starter Kevin Gausman pitches during the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series.
What the Orioles can learn from Trey Yesavage and the Blue Jays
If the Orioles were watching Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, they will have noticed a very different tactic than the one they generally employ.
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias takes questions from reporters at the team’s end-of-season press conference in September.
The Orioles’ bullpen will need attention, but there are internal options who may get a longer look
This list is limited to those who were newcomers to the bullpen, which means Albert Suárez, Keegan Akin and Yennier Cano, among other holdovers, were not under consideration.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kade Strowd (57) pitches during the eighth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Rams running back Blake Corum’s extended homecoming in Baltimore means questions about the aquarium
The Rams are using the Orioles’ home stadium this week for practice ahead of their game in London on Sunday.
Blake Corum has run for 156 yards and a touchdown for the Rams this season.
The Orioles hope Coby Mayo’s late success can turn into consistent production
Mayo had a .301 batting average and .941 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in September.
Orioles first baseman Coby Mayo finished the season on a tear: a .301 average and .941 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in September.
The path back to greatness for Adley Rutschman begins with a conversation over golf
This is a massive winter ahead for Rutschman, an offseason that must be devoted to resurrecting a career that has been lined by sky-high expectations.
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) runs to home plate to score a run in the team’s home opening game against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Monday, March 31, 2025.
5 numbers that demonstrate the Orioles’ offensive woes
Adley Rutschman, Colton Cowser, Jackson Holliday and Gunnar Henderson underperformed to various deagrees.
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday returns to the dugout after striking out in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 25.
3 more Orioles managerial options, including an infield guru and a former manager of the year
Last week, The Baltimore Banner named eight possible candidates for the Orioles’ manager position. This is a supplemental addition.
Jeff Banister, left, most recently the Diamondbacks bench coach, was AL Manager of the Year with the Rangers in 2015.
The Orioles believe in Tyler O’Neill’s ability to produce. There’s still one issue.
When the Orioles signed O’Neill to a three-year, $49.5 million contract, the injury history was an immediate concern. And it immediately reared its head.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (9) connects with a pitch during the team’s home opening game against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Orioles minor leaguer Luis Guevara died from head and neck trauma, autopsy says
The 19-year-old died after a personal watercraft crash in June off Lido Key in Sarasota, Florida.
Luis Guevara played with the Chesapeake Baysox for a short while in 2025.
The Orioles want to hire a manager ‘ASAP.’ Here’s who they could target.
Speed could be of the essence. The managerial market in MLB will be competitive this winter.
Chicago Cubs bench coach Ryan Flaherty, right, and manager Craig Counsell, left, look out over the field during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in 2024.
4 takeaways from Orioles’ end-of-season press conference: Pitching additions, Rutschman’s rebound and more
What president of baseball operations Mike Elias and interim manager Tony Mansolino said about veteran leadership, offseason plans, Adley Rutschman’s role and a healthy return for Heston Kjerstad.
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias takes questions from reporters at the team’s end-of-season press conference.
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