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What Happened to Merv Rettenmund?
Ask the question one way and the answer is easy. But ask it another way and a mystery crystallizes. One version of the question headlining this post is easily answered. What happened to Merv Rettenmund? There’s biographical information all over the Internet. You can look it up. A slender and athletic Michigan native, Rettenmund was […]
Rehabbing Helsley throws live batting practice; Orioles’ Cowser wins ‘Catch of the Week’; O’s-Guardians lineups
BALTIMORE—Right-hander Ryan Helsley, who last pitched on June 27th and is on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow injury, threw 24 pitches in his first live batting practice on Tuesday. “He threw all of his pitches. He looked great,” manager Craig Albernaz said. “Velo was there. He was 95 to upper 90s, throwing […]
Orioles minor league catcher/cult hero Creed Willems is ready for big league opportunity
Last week at Denver’s Coors Field, a minor league fan favorite roamed the Orioles’ clubhouse, hoping he’d soon be a Baltimore Oriole. Creed Willems, who has become a cult hero to minor league fans since he was selected in the eighth round of the 2021 draft, joined the team’s taxi squad for their series against […]
Who was at the Orioles’ game Friday night? The answer is Jeopardy’s Ken Jennings
BALTIMORE—Friday night’s Orioles trivia question wasn’t a hard one: “Who was the World Series MVP in 1966?” The answer was Frank Robinson, and asking the question wasn’t Dennis T., the team’s in-game host. It was Ken Jennings, the host of “Jeopardy!,” which begins its 43rd season on September 14th. Jennings was at the ballpark with […]
Has Henderson’s defense cost the Orioles this year? | MAILBAG
Question: There probably isn’t a stat for this, but I’m wondering how many games Gunnar Henderson’s errors have cost the team. It seems like he always has them at the most costly time. If you take away his one big hitting game per month or so, his batting stats would really be bad. From: Eric […]
Mayo’s 2 home runs help Orioles end 6-game losing streak with 6-4 win over Guardians
BALTIMORE—In the second half of the season, Coby Mayo has shown that he’s a genuine major league player. In the season’s first half, Mayo hit .193 with 12 home runs and 34 RBIs. Since returning from the All-Star break, Mayo’s hitting .279 with 9 home runs and 24 RBIs. On Monday, Mayo helped the Orioles […]
Orioles’ injury update on Helsley, Bautista, Robert, Franklin, O’Neill; Watching Bradish’s innings; O’s-Guardians lineups
BALTIMORE—Left-hander reliever Keegan Akin, who had Tommy John surgery in July, and first baseman/designated hitter Ryan Mountcastle are spending the Cleveland series with the Orioles. Mountcastle, who tore an oblique muscle as he was preparing to play in his first rehab game after breaking his right foot in April, has begun swinging a bat but […]
Calling the Pen: The 1966 Orioles began a run of dominance that was special to see
When Eddie Watt, Boog Powell and Jim Palmer took the field on Friday night, it took me back to a time when I needed to run home from high school to catch the first-inning home runs by Brooks and Frank Robinson because World Series games were played during the day. It took me back to […]
Why did the Orioles trade Tyler Wells? | MAILBAG
Question: Why did the Orioles trade Tyler Wells? Would he not have been useful say, today, when they lost to Colorado? And many other games? I get the other deadline trades, but not that one. From: Bob Snyder Answer: Bob, I was surprised when the Orioles traded Tyler Wells to Tampa Bay. He has a […]
Orioles weekend a total loss as they drop their 6th straight, 3-1 to Red Sox
BALTIMORE—It was supposed to be a feel-good weekend for the Orioles. Jim Palmer, Boog Powell and Eddie Watt celebrating the 60th anniversary of the 1966 World Series champions, and the 30th anniversary of Eddie Murray’s 500th home run. Plus there was the return of Adley Rutschman to Baltimore and a series vital to their playoff […]
Orioles place Luis Robert Jr. on injured list with hamstring injury, recall Hinds, Nunez, designate Suárez for assignment; O’s-Red Sox lineups
BALTIMORE—Outfielder Luis Robert Jr., who’s played three games with the Orioles since he was claimed off waivers from the New York Mets on Monday, was placed on the 10-day injured list with left hamstring discomfort. Robert is 2-for-11 (.182) with a home run and three RBIs. He has a $20 million option or a $2 […]
Orioles lose 5th straight, shut out again by Red Sox, 5-0
BALTIMORE—Chris Bassitt had just walked Jarren Duran to load the bases with two outs in the sixth inning of a scoreless game. Manager Craig Albernaz walked out to the mound, and everyone expected he’d remove his starting pitcher. With the infield gathered on the mound, Albernaz liked what he heard from Bassitt, and he was […]
Peter Schmuck: Nothing plus nothing leaves Orioles without much left to play for
Welcome to the nightmare on Russell Street. The Orioles came back from a semi-successful road trip this past week with a chance to make a statement in a critical four-game series against the division rival Boston Red Sox. Instead, they will enter Sunday’s series finale at Oriole Park with their playoff hopes in critical condition. […]
Albernaz not optimistic about O’Neill’s return; Kjerstad in right; Orioles-Red Sox lineups
BALTIMORE—Outfielder Tyler O’Neill, who’s on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, is eligible to return, but he’s not close to playing. Manager Craig Albernaz didn’t sound optimistic that O’Neill would return before the season ends on September 27th. “It’s tough what he’s dealing with right now,” Albernaz said. “We’re trying to assess him […]
Orioles fall 3 behind in wild-card race with 1-0 loss to Red Sox; Offense fails to back Baz again
BALTIMORE—Three surviving members of the 1966 Orioles World Series team, the one that shockingly beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in four games to win the team’s first title, threw out first pitches before Friday night’s game against the Boston Red Sox. Jim Palmer, Boog Powell and reliever Eddie Watt were on hand, and watched the […]
Orioles hope Helsley can still pitch in 2026; O’s-Red Sox lineups
BALTIMORE—Ryan Helsley, who began the season as the Orioles’ closer but has had two lengthy stints on the injured list that have limited him to 17 games, still might pitch in the final games of the season, manager Craig Albernaz said on Friday. Helsley last pitched on June 27th and has been on the 60-day […]
Labor permitting, Orioles will play 1st Grapefruit League game on February 19th
Though there’s a threat of a lockout that will delay spring training, Major League Baseball released its spring schedule on Friday. The Orioles’ first Grapefruit League game is scheduled for February 19th when they will host the Atlanta Braves at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota. It will be the first of 15 games in Sarasota. […]
Rutschman’s night to remember — 2 homers, long ovation as Orioles lose to Red Sox, 6-5
BALTIMORE—The applause for Adley Rutschman began as he walked to the plate in the first inning. He doffed his batting helmet and waved, shook hands with Orioles catcher Carlos Narváez, who was one of five players received in exchange for him, and finally got ready to hit. Rutschman swung hard at Brandon Young’s curveball and […]
Rutschman’s positive memories of time with Orioles: ‘A phenomenal experience’
BALTIMORE—Adley Rutschman’s first day as a visitor started with a quick visit to the Orioles clubhouse to exchange some hugs and jokes with his former teammates. Rutschman, who was traded from the Orioles to the Boston Red Sox on August 3rd, is back in the Red Sox lineup, batting third and catching in Thursday night’s […]
Peter Schmuck: Opportunity knocked and, once again, the Orioles had no answer
Everybody who cares about the Orioles already knows this, but it still has to be said. If not for the miracle catch by Colton Cowser in the ninth inning on Monday night, the O’s – at one of the truly pivotal junctures in this frustrating season – would have been swept by the team that […]
Rutschman’s return to Baltimore is welcomed by Orioles: ‘Different not having him here’
Adley Rutschman never got a chance to say goodbye to Baltimore. When Rutschman was surprisingly traded to the Boston Red Sox on August 3rd, the three-time All-Star catcher was on the injured list with left wrist inflammation. Rutschman, who’s hitting .170 with a home run and four RBIs in 15 games with the Red Sox, […]
If Orioles make playoffs, would starters be strong enough to help? | MAILBAG
Question: Please open an orange Kool-Aid before reading this question: If the O’s make the playoffs, will we be asking a lot from the starting pitchers in September? They all are nearing their previous innings pitched personal records, and Kyle Bradish is just two years removed from his Tommy John surgery. Can you speak to […]
Orioles waste Rogers’ sterling start, lose to Rockies in 11, 6-5
DENVER—The Orioles’ trip to Coors Field ended in the most painful way possible when, after taking a two-run lead in the top of the 11th, reliever Grant Wolfram allowed three runs in the bottom of the inning for a 6-5 loss before 15,616 on Wednesday. Brett Sullivan’s two-run single was the game-winner. After Colton Cowser […]
Albernaz on Orioles’ schedule: ‘We know what’s ahead of us’
DENVER—After Wednesday’s game, the Orioles return home for their final 22 games. All will be in the Eastern time zone, 19 are against contenders and 13 are against the American League East. On the upcoming homestand, the Orioles play four games against the Boston Red Sox and three against the Cleveland Guardians. “Definitely excited,” manager […]
Holliday’s error hurts De León in his debut as Orioles lose to Rockies, 4-2
DENVER—In the bottom of the seventh inning, Orioles manager Craig Albernaz decided to introduce Luis De León to major league baseball. His introduction lasted five batters and produced two runs for the Colorado Rockies. Those two runs broke a 2-2 tie and gave the Rockies a 4-2 win over the Orioles before 16,334 at Coors […]
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