Baltimore suffers its first loss of the season in a game interrupted by an on-field argument between Orioles catcher James McCann and Brewers shortstop Willy Adames.
“I’m not perfect at these decisions, and sometimes you have a borderline decision,” Elias said. “I’ll tend to err on the side of the one that’s more easily correctable, reversible, and that’s kind of where we are right now with this case."
Almost 20 years to the day, Holliday will follow in his father’s footsteps, making his debut in April. “We kept saying, ‘Dang, this is déjà vu.’ It’s almost the exact same time,” his grandfather said.
The Orioles behind Rodriguez produced the offense required to support a pitcher in fine form, with Ryan O’Hearn and Gunnar Henderson homering in the second and third innings off hard-throwing 22-year-old Jared Jones.
Through two series, the Orioles are learning where young players fit, how good their ace is even when he struggles and what the weak points on the roster might be.
In Burnes’ rise to prominence in the major leagues, perfection is an ever-elusive target. No pitcher is immune to a missed spot or a run on the board. But Burnes has found a routine that works for him.
Hill isn’t new to ownership. He is a part owner of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, MLS’ Orlando City SC and NWSL’s Orlando Pride. “You want to establish a vision, you want to give resources, and you want to stay out of the way,” he said.
Lucchino served as the Orioles’ president from 1988 to 1993, and his presence atop the organization helped to steer Baltimore away from the concrete bowl stadiums that were fashionable at the time.
Baltimore’s 13 runs Saturday and 11 runs Thursday mark the first time in franchise history the team has plated more than 10 in each of its first two games of the season, according to MLB.com.