Baltimore Baseball

SARASOTA—The Orioles knew that when they signed Charlie Morton, the 41-year-old right-hander would bring leadership and stability to their starting staff. They knew he was a two-time All-Star and pitched for two World Series-winning teams. Morton is also the active leader in hit batsmen. Many pitchers in baseball history who often hit batters — Roger Clemens, Don Drysdale, Bob … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Charlie Morton has hit 186 batters in 17 seasons but says there’s more to the story

Question: Do you think this is a big year for Brandon Hyde? What if the Orioles don’t make the postseason or are eliminated again? Would they consider a change. I am not a fan of Brandon Hyde. From: Lewis Gilbert Answer: Lewis, while you may not be a big fan of Brandon Hyde, I think Mike Elias and David Rubenstein are. I think they are both happy with the job he’s doing, and I … [Read more...] about Is this an important season for Orioles manager Brandon Hyde? | MAILBAG

SARASOTA-What’s happening? Dean Kremer will make his first start of the spring when the Orioles face a Philadelphia Phillies’ split-squad at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida at 1:05 p.m. on Sunday. He’ll be opposed by Cristopher Sanchez. Kremer allowed two runs on three hits in two innings in his first appearance on Tuesday. He struck out three and walked two and gave up … [Read more...] about Povich pitches brilliantly in 5-2 Orioles’ loss to Pirates; Rutschman: ‘Everyone’s meshing’