Question: I don’t understand why Kyle Gibson – who was unsigned but looking for a team – was not ready to join a rotation. Seems like he should have been as ready as any other pitcher. How long will he be? From: John Miller Answer: John, there’s quite a difference between throwing to a high school or college catcher and throwing to major league hitters. He was in better shape … [Read more...] about Why isn’t Kyle Gibson ready to pitch for Orioles? | MAILBAG
Orioles claim right-hander Scott Blewett off waivers from Twins
The Orioles claimed 29-year-old right-handed pitcher Scott Blewett off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Monday. Blewett, who had a 1.93 ERA in two appearances with the Twins, had been designated for assignment on Saturday. In 19 games in four seasons with Minnesota and Kansas City, Blewett is 1-1 with a 2.18 ERA. He’s struck out 31 and walked 14 in 33 innings. He has yet to … [Read more...] about Orioles claim right-hander Scott Blewett off waivers from Twins
Could Earl Weaver have managed in today’s game?
When I moved to Baltimore in 1980 and started following the Orioles, it was a great period for the team, and for its fabled manager, Earl Weaver. That’s not only my opinion, that’s what John W. Miller writes in his outstanding book, “The Last Manager,” the first true biography of Weaver. Miller, who writes at length about Weaver learning about baseball from an uncle with mob … [Read more...] about Could Earl Weaver have managed in today’s game?
Orioles’ bullpen allows 5 runs in 7-6 loss to Blue Jays in 10 innings; Hoffman blows kiss at O’s after win
BALTIMORE- What happened? Entering Sunday’s game, the Orioles’ bullpen had a 3.20 ERA, and was coming off its first save of the season. With Félix Bautista, who recorded that save on Saturday, unavailable, Oriole relievers allowed five runs and blew a chance for their first series win in a 7-6 loss in 10 innings to the Toronto Blue Jays before 27,193 at Camden Yards. After the … [Read more...] about Orioles’ bullpen allows 5 runs in 7-6 loss to Blue Jays in 10 innings; Hoffman blows kiss at O’s after win
Orioles’ Chirinos on Rutschman: ‘He’s grown so much’
BALTIMORE—Three years ago, Robinson Chirinos was concluding his 11-year major league career as an Orioles catcher. He spent much of the season mentoring Adley Rutschman, who came to the Orioles on May 21st and helped turn the franchise around. Now, Chirinos is in his first season as the Orioles’ bench coach. “It’s been a learning process every day,” Chirinos said. “It’s been … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Chirinos on Rutschman: ‘He’s grown so much’