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FILE - Virginia infielder Ethan Anderson (23) celebrates his home run with Griff O'Ferrall (6) against TCU in the seventh inning in a baseball game at the NCAA College World Series in Omaha, Neb., Sunday, June 18, 2023. Virginia, Tennessee and Florida are playing in the College World Series for the second straight year, and each brought back the majority of their lineups.(AP Photo/John Peterson, File)
UVA roommates Griff O’Ferrall and Ethan Anderson join Orioles organization as members of the same draft class
O’Ferrall and Anderson talked about the dream scenario in the buildup to the draft, of the possibility that the friends could wind up in the same organization. “There’s 30 teams,” though, Anderson said. “I never thought there was a shot.”
Adley Rutschman is hitting .352 with a .996 on-base-plus-slugging percentage as a DH (31 games) and .232 with a .662 OPS as a catcher (60 games).
The numbers say Adley Rutschman hits better as a DH, but he doesn’t put much stock in stats
Over the first half of 2024, the difference is stark. And there is no answer as to why.
Across Baltimore’s designated market area, the Orioles are averaging 100,000 viewers per quarter hour each night on MASN.
MASN says TV ratings for Orioles games are up 35%
"This young team is talented, exciting and they play the game with the same grit and enthusiasm fans can appreciate and can identify with,” MASN senior executive John McGuinness said in a statement.
Pitcher Grayson Rodriguez will play an important role over the remainder of the season.
Orioles roundtable: What to expect when the season resumes Friday
As we take stock of the first half — or first 96 games — our Orioles reporters answer pertinent questions.
Chase Allsup had 74 strikeouts and 16 walks in 62 1/3 innings at Auburn this season.
After setback at Auburn, pitcher Chase Allsup reestablished himself. The Orioles took notice.
The fourth-round draft pick reset himself over the course of two weeks. He worked on his mindset on the mound, narrowing his focus to what he could control, and when he returned to game action everything clicked.
Orioles pitcher Jerry Walker, who played for the team from 1957-1960.
Jerry Walker, first Orioles All-Star starting pitcher, dies at 85
Walker was also the youngest pitcher to ever start in the exhibition, doing so at age 20 during the second All-Star Game of 1959.
Major League Baseball commissioner Robert D. Manfred Jr. announces the pick for the Baltimore Orioles at the 2024 MLB draft on July 14. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Orioles continue to focus on college players in Day 2 of MLB draft
Follow along for updates on each selection the Orioles make on the second day of the draft.
Orioles starter Corbin Burnes pitches against the Yankees on May 1, 2024, at Camden Yards.
Orioles ace Corbin Burnes named starter for American League All-Star team
Burnes becomes the fifth All-Star starting pitcher in Orioles history, and the first since Steve Stone in 1980. Jim Palmer, Milt Pappas and Jerry Walker have also started All-Star Games for Baltimore.
A view of the T. Rowe Price sign being installed atop the center field scoreboard at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Camden Yards adds T. Rowe Price to scoreboard where ‘The Sun’ once stood
The Orioles removed “The Sun” sign last year. The newspaper’s name had been there since the stadium opened in 1992.
The Orioles selected college hitters with all three of their picks in the draft Sunday.
Orioles target college hitters, including two Virginia products, on Day 1 of MLB draft
After taking North Carolina outfielder Vance Honeycutt with the 22nd pick of the draft, the Orioles doubled up on Virginia players: shortstop Griff O’Ferrall and catcher Ethan Anderson.
BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 14: Gunnar Henderson #2 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates with James McCann #27 after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Yankees during the third inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 14, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Orioles end losing streak with assist from Yankees in crazy 9th inning
Grayson Rodriguez allowed six runs on eight hits in five innings while striking out seven.
Yankees send nearly lifeless Orioles to 5th straight loss, tie for AL East lead
Baltimore looked like a team backing into the All-Star break on fumes, with a lack of confidence at the plate.
Orioles general manager Mike Elias (right), pictured with team owner David Rubenstein (left) and Gov. Wes Moore at a March news conference, said the trade market for the July 30 deadline has not formed yet.
Orioles ownership group prepared to expand payroll, GM Mike Elias says
Elias said the ownership group is "prepared to support our pursuits" in expanding payroll.
Baltimore Orioles' Heston Kjerstad, left, is evaluated by a trainer, right, after being hit by a pitch from New York Yankees reliever Clay Holmes during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 12, 2024, in Baltimore.
Orioles place Heston Kjerstad on concussion list after hit by pitch
The Orioles called up outfielder Kyle Stowers to replace Kjerstad.
Orioles left fielder Heston Kjerstad beats the tag by Anthony Volpe of the Yankees for a second-inning stolen base. Kjerstad scored the only run for the Orioles on a triple by Ramón Urías.
Orioles’ losing streak reaches 4 with series-starting defeat against Yankees
A failure to hit with runners in scoring position continues to plague the offense.
Benches clear after Heston Kjerstad of the Orioles was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning.
Benches clear, Orioles’ Brandon Hyde ejected after Heston Kjerstad hit by pitch in 9th
Hyde said Kjerstad will undergo evaluations after being hit on the helmet.
Shortstop Gunnar Henderson is on pace for a WAR of 11 or higher this season. That is a rare accomplishment.
Gunnar Henderson is on pace for a historic season, plus Orioles notes
Henderson is on pace for a season WAR of 11 or above, and few position players in history have accomplished such a feat.
Corbin Burnes (center) has been named to the All-Star Game four straight years. He was the losing pitcher in 2021, the only time he has appeared in the game.
Corbin Burnes, and no one else, joins Orioles contingent for All-Star Game
Burnes, Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman are the trio headed to Arlington, Texas, for the Midsummer Classic.
Heston Kjerstad receives congratulations from Ryan O’Hearn after his first-inning home run Sunday in Oakland.
Heston Kjerstad’s timely home run helps Orioles end road trip with a win in Oakland
Baltimore won four of six games on its trip to Seattle and Oakland.
Orioles starter Cade Povich allowed eight runs and recorded only three outs Saturday in Oakland.
Athletics blast Cade Povich in 19-8 win, exposing Orioles’ need for pitching help
The 19 runs were the most the Athletics have ever scored against the Orioles, and they were the most the Orioles have allowed since 2021.
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