When his playing time with the Kansas City Royals reached an all-time low last year, O’Hearn exhaled. He lightened his grip. He smiled, enjoying this for what it was — a game, not a career.
Ernie Feibelman survived the Holocaust but ended up in New York city, where a strange new game caught his attention and helped him acclimate to the bustling city and a new country. On Wednesday, he got back to Camden Yards to see the Orioles thanks to the staff at his senior center.
Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde didn't want to get to specific when he set goals for his team in spring training. He wanted to see "improvement." His team has already achieved that, with the possibility of so much more.
Officials with Gov. Wes Moore’s administration say they are “confident about getting to terms” with the Baltimore Orioles for a long-term lease at Camden Yards that could also serve as a catalyst to revitalize the city’s downtown.
Means underwent Tommy John surgery last April, then had a setback in his recovery earlier this year. But he’s steadily increasing his workload in minor league games and hopes to be able to help the only organization he’s ever played for finally return to the playoffs.
Starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez wasn't sharp, but he found a way to keep Baltimore in the game. A rare mistake by Baumann to start the 10th put the Blue Jays ahead for good, though.
Ad Rutschman is the only NCAA coach ever to win both a football and a baseball national championship, but his influence went far beyond winning games. The dedication he showed to his players serves as the foundation of his grandson Adley's approach to baseball.