Orioles right-hander Corbin Burnes has been named the starting pitching for the American League side in this year’s All-Star game, per announcements from Major League Baseball and the O’s. This will be his fourth All-Star selection but his first time starting. Burnes, 29, has been one of the best pitchers in the majors in recent years. He spent most of his career with the … [Read more...] about Corbin Burnes Named Starting Pitcher For American League All-Star Team
Orioles GM Mike Elias Discusses Trade Deadline, Holliday, Mayo
Orioles GM Mike Elias spoke to reporters prior to this afternoon’s game against the Yankees and touched on a number of topics, including the club’s needs and goals ahead of the trade deadline as well as the status of two of the club’s key, upper-level prospects: infielders Jackson Holliday and Coby Mayo. As noted by Roch Kubatko of MASN, Elias suggested to reporters that both … [Read more...] about Orioles GM Mike Elias Discusses Trade Deadline, Holliday, Mayo
Royals Acquire Hunter Harvey From Nationals
The Royals have bolstered their bullpen with the acquisition of right-hander Hunter Harvey, as the Nationals announced that Harvey will head to K.C. in exchange for third baseman Cayden Wallace and the Royals’ Competitive Balance Round A pick (39th overall) in the 2024 draft. The Royals also announced the move, as well as the news that right-hander Nick Anderson has been … [Read more...] about Royals Acquire Hunter Harvey From Nationals
Orioles Place Heston Kjerstad On Seven-Day Concussion IL
The Orioles announced that outfielder Heston Kjerstad has been placed on the seven-day injured list for concussion-related injuries. Outfielder Kyle Stowers was called up from Triple-A Norfolk to take Kjerstad’s place on the active roster. The injury stems from a scary incident in last night’s 4-1 Orioles loss to the Yankees, as Kjerstad was hit in the head by a Clay Holmes … [Read more...] about Orioles Place Heston Kjerstad On Seven-Day Concussion IL
Orioles To Select Vinny Nittoli
The Orioles are selecting the contract of right-hander Vinny Nittoli, as MASN’s Roch Kubatko reported this morning. The righty signed with the club on a minor league deal earlier this month. The club will need to make a corresponding 40-man move in order to add Nittoli to the roster, though that could be accomplished by transferring lefty Danny Coulombe to the 60-day injured … [Read more...] about Orioles To Select Vinny Nittoli