The designated hitter and second baseman advanced to Phase 2 of American League All-Star voting, MLB announced Thursday night. The winners of Phase 2 will start in the game July 15 in Atlanta.
The club’s new chief marketing officer met with members of the team this season and asked what entertainment factors they’d like to see added during the game.
First base is still new to him, but he’s getting an extended look with Ryan Mountcastle on the injured list until at least August with a hamstring strain.
As spring training neared, Trevor Rogers felt something strange: a complete lack of excitement for a new season. He knew then he needed to make a change.
Colin Selby was recalled from Triple-A, giving the Orioles an additional bullpen arm until they need another starter. At Norfolk, Selby has a 3.24 ERA in 16 games.
The Orioles beat the Angels 11-2 to sweep the series as Cade Povich put together one of his better outings of the season and a grand slam from Gary Sánchez put the game out of reach.
Rodriguez is throwing every day and hopes to pitch a bullpen session next week, but he will likely require a long rehab assignment, so a return is not imminent.
Beginning Thursday, in-market fans can purchase MASN+ directly through MLB.TV for $64.99 for the rest of the season or $19.99 a month, the network announced.