News Category: Baltimore Orioles

Orioles look to cool off hot-hitting Yankees

The Baltimore Orioles open a four-game series against the visiting New York Yankees on Monday while dealing with issues involving closer Craig Kimbrel. Meanwhile, the Yankees roll in after scoring 15 runs on consecutive days in lopsided wins over the Milwaukee Brewers. Kimbrel blew his second consecutive save attempt on Sunday and left with a back issue after giving up a go-ahead, two-run homer to Oakland’s Kyle McCann in the ninth inning. After Kimbrel threw

Orioles aim to continue power display vs. A’s

The power bats of the Baltimore Orioles seem to be heating up again, and that could spell trouble for the Oakland Athletics. The teams will meet in the rubber match of a three-game series Sunday afternoon in Baltimore. The Orioles hit three home runs in Saturday’s 7-0 victory after posting only one homer in each of the previous three games. “I think our hitters are really good at adjusting,” Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman said. “They’re

A’s aim to build on comeback victory, take series vs. Orioles

Brent Rooker experienced the darkness of the Oakland Athletics’ 112-loss season in 2023. But thanks to his heroics in the Athletics’ most recent game, this campaign has continued to look brighter for Rooker and his teammates. Rooker delivered two crucial doubles to help Oakland rally for a 3-2 win in 10 innings over the host Baltimore Orioles on Friday. Rooker and the Athletics will look to build on that comeback victory on Saturday afternoon when

Angels hope balanced offense continues vs. Orioles

If the Los Angeles Angels hope to make up lost ground, they will need more contributions from the bottom of their lineup. The Angels hope they will receive more of that type of production on Wednesday afternoon in the rubber game of their three-game series against the visiting Baltimore Orioles. The bottom four hitters for Los Angeles went 8-for-14 with five runs and five RBIs in a 7-4 win against the Orioles on Tuesday night.

Orioles’ Jackson Holliday seeks to get untracked vs. Angels

Baltimore Orioles top prospect Jackson Holliday will be back in the lineup on Tuesday night after playing in just one of the past three games. The goal is for the Orioles infielder to relax and produce quality plate appearances in the game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif. “I want him to take four good at-bats,” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said. “Whatever happens, happens. It’s all about being process-oriented, which is hard to

Orioles look to re-discover power, take series from Royals

After a 9-7, no-home-run win Saturday to even their three-game series with the host Kansas City Royals, the Baltimore Orioles will look to re-energize their power bats for the rubber game Sunday afternoon. The Orioles’ five-game streak of at least three home runs — one game shy of the major league record — was snapped in a 9-4 loss to the Royals on Friday, with Adley Rutschman’s grand slam providing the Orioles’ offense. Baltimore’s 31

Royals host Orioles, look for 10th straight home win

The upstart Kansas City Royals will aim to extend their home winning streak to 10 games on Saturday night when they play the second contest of their three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles. Kansas City slugged its way past homer-happy Baltimore in the series opener. MJ Melendez went deep to highlight his four-RBI performance, and Vinnie Pasquantino had a solo shot in the Royals’ 9-4 victory on Friday night. Melendez snapped an 0-for-23 skid at

Royals await visit from powerhouse Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles haven’t been shy about flexing their muscles. The Orioles have belted three homers in each of five straight games heading into the opening contest of their three-game series against the host Kansas City Royals on Friday night. Cedric Mullins launched a two-run homer in the ninth inning of Baltimore’s 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon. Mullins, who has gone deep in three of his past four contests, is batting

Twins try to slow surging Orioles offense in finale

The Minnesota Twins will try to tame the Orioles’ power brigade when they play at Baltimore on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series. The Orioles hit three home runs in each of the first two games of the series, winning 7-4 on Monday and 11-3 on Tuesday. Baltimore, which is riding a three-game winning streak, has scored 29 runs and hit 12 homers in the past four contests. Trying to cool off

Cedric Mullins, Orioles look to topple Twins

With so many rising young standouts playing roles for the Baltimore Orioles, Cedric Mullins probably shouldn’t be overlooked. He’s one of the Orioles’ veterans — and recently one of the most productive members of the team. Mullins will try to keep that role going on Tuesday evening when Baltimore hosts the Minnesota Twins in the second contest of a three-game series. The Orioles won the series opener 7-4, boosted by three home runs. One was