It appeared as though Ryan O'Hearn's eighth-inning home run would be enough to lift the Orioles to another win, but they suffered just their fourth loss since the All-Star Break when Philadelphia managed three straight two-out hits in the ninth.
Jordan Westburg’s first home run and Colton Cowser’s pivotal RBI double helped the Orioles avoid wasting a strong start from Dean Kremer as they edged Philadelphia in the opening game of the series.
General manager Mike Elias pulled off what could be a coup, acquiring a low-risk, high-upside reliever with a four-seam fastball that has gotten faster into July.
The Orioles head to Tampa tied with the Rays for first place and have not been swept in 70 consecutive series — making them one of only eight teams to have a streak that long.
Grayson Rodriguez clearly had things to work through after an up-and-down start to his season. He went to Norfolk to put work in away from the bright MLB spotlight. But what adjustments did he make, and how are they supposed to make him better? We asked and he explained.
Luke Brockway, a 17-year-old from Catonsville with a heart condition that ended his baseball playing days, lived out his dream Tuesday when he was named Orioles manager of the day.
Yennier Cano called the trip he, Adley Rutschman, Austin Hays and Félix Bautista took to the All-Star game “probably one of the best plane rides of my life.” The four teammates marveled at how much has changed — for them, and for the Orioles.
The Orioles’ star catcher became just the eighth player to hit 27 or more home runs in the opening round. He also became the third player in the group to not advance.