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Craig Kimbrel gave up a career-high six runs Tuesday night. On Wednesday, the Orioles designated him for assignment.
Orioles designate Craig Kimbrel for assignment
The team’s major offseason signing has pitched poorly in the second half.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) is pulled from the game by manager Brandon Hyde in the 9th inning of the first game of a series against the San Francisco Giants at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
Orioles reliever Craig Kimbrel unravels, reaching a new low in forgettable second half
On Tuesday, the 36-year-old Kimbrel allowed a career-high six runs in one outing.
“I put the roster together. I put the staff together. I put the personnel together,” Elias said. “And results in this business, whether it’s this year or other years, it starts right here with me.”
Orioles GM Mike Elias knows the team has lost its ‘mojo’ but thinks a playoff run is possible
In a wide-ranging press conference, Elias offered injury updates, acknowledged that the organization has lost some of its “mojo” and reinforced his trust in the coaching staff and players. Here are four takeaways.
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde watches his team from the dugout during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 8, 2024.
Orioles roundtable: What’s gone wrong in the second half and what comes next?
Baltimore has a 26-28 record since the break. But they still are in control of their playoff destiny. Our Orioles experts answered several pertinent questions heading into the final stretch of baseball.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cole Irvin (19) delivers a pitch in the second game of a series against the Cleveland Guardians at Camden Yards on June 25, 2024.
Orioles lefty pitcher Cole Irvin claimed off waivers by Twins
Irvin was a versatile lefty out of the bullpen or in the starting rotation, although he was inconsistent during his two years in Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 24: Seranthony Domínguez #56 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates after a 3-2 victory against the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 24, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Seranthony Domínguez has filled a badly needed role as the Orioles’ new closer
The Orioles’ Anthony Santander watches his game-tying home run in the top of the eighth inning.
Orioles suffer another series loss on walk-off 3-run home run against Red Sox
Tyler O’Neill hits the winning blast in the 10th inning.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 10: Members of the Baltimore Orioles celebrate after the win over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 10, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)
You may not believe in the Orioles, but here’s why the players do
“I feel like we’re getting tested right now,” Gunnar Henderson said, “and going to try to get through it and keep playing ball, and I feel like it sets us up for the right time.”
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 10: Cedric Mullins #31 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on after hitting a two-run home run and second of the game during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 10, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)
Cedric Mullins homers twice, Albert Suárez pitches a gem when Orioles need it most
The win brings the Orioles’ second-half record to 25-25.
BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 9: Gunnar Henderson #2 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts to flying out during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 9, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
Last year’s Orioles were the best team with runners in scoring position. What happened?
The fall-off has been sharp in critical situations — the Orioles entered Monday hitting .251 with runners in scoring position this year (18th) with a .745 OPS (16th).
BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 9: Cedric Mullins #31 of the Baltimore Orioles watches as a ball hit by Rob Refsnyder #30 of the Boston Red Sox goes into the center field bleachers for a two-run home run during the third inning at Fenway Park on September 9, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
Orioles’ second-half woes continue with 12-3 beatdown in Boston
With a 12-3 loss, the Orioles now have a losing record in the second half of the season (24-25) and trail the New York Yankees by 1.5 games in the American League East.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein is interviewed during a panel hosted by The Economic Club in the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C., on April 30, 2024.
David Rubenstein says ground lease around Camden Yards could be completed soon
Rubenstein said stadium upgrades would likely begin following the 2025 season and conclude in 2028.
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) prepares for his at-bat during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 8, 2024.
Adley Rutschman badly wants to get back to his best for the Orioles
Because there are so many aspects to hitting, Rutschman has trouble pinning this monthslong slide on one thing.
Jonny DeLuca rounds the bases on his home run off Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes that served as the only offense in Sunday’s Rays victory.
Corbin Burnes is pulling out of his slump, but the Orioles offense continues to stumble
On consecutive days, the Orioles squandered offensive chances and wasted solid outings from their top two arms.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Matt Bowman leaps for an overthrown ball as Tampa Bay Rays’ Logan Driscoll reaches first in the 7th inning, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Oriole Park. Rays' Yandy Díaz and Jonathan Aranda scored on the throwing error.
Gunnar Henderson robbed of 3-run homer, allowing Rays to pull away to beat Orioles
With the Orioles’ loss, the New York Yankees took a half-game lead in the American League East with 19 games remaining.
Jordan Westburg and Heston Kjerstad are both on the injured list.
What we know about the recovery timeline of every injured Orioles player
“We got so fortunate the past two years,” manager Brandon Hyde said, “that it all kind of caught up with us all at once this year.”
Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson and offensive strategy coach Cody Asche watch from the dugout during the game against the White Sox on Wednesday night.
Orioles hitters: Stop blaming our coaches for the slumping offense
There’s been a push on social media for the team to make a change during its prolonged hitting slump. Players were quick to defend their coaches.
Albert Suárez pitched 4 1/3 innings and surrendered six earned runs against the Chicago White Sox on Sept. 4.
Can’t win ’em all: Orioles drop one to sorry South Siders squad
Gunnar Henderson his 35th home run of the season — and with it, he broke a three-way tie for the most homers from an Orioles shortstop in history.
Catie Griggs came from the Seattle Mariners to take over as Orioles president of baseball operations. (Paul Mancano/The Baltimore Banner)
‘She’s a hard charger’: Orioles’ new business operations president puts her passion to work
Catie Griggs hopes to help Baltimore host the All-Star Game for the first time in more than 30 years.
Gunnar Henderson has been mired in a slump, but his leadoff homer Monday tied him for the most in a season by an Orioles shortstop.
Orioles finally hit with runners on base, beat White Sox 13-3
Early on, it looked like the same old Orioles: Unable to move runners across in promising innings. But the bats finally got going later.
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