Action Network's John Feltman shares his Orioles vs. Diamondbacks pick for Sunday, May 12, including MLB odds and predictions for the interleague series finale at Camden Yards.
Jordan Westburg racked up four hits, including a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 11th inning, as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 on Saturday.
The offense squandered a number of chances, but the O’s bullpen was so good that it didn’t matter Despite a failure to cash in on multiple scoring chances, the Orioles were able to lean on their bullpen and buy their offense just long enough to eventually earn a 5-4 win in extra innings over the Diamondbacks.
Paul Blair was the best fielding outfielder in Orioles’ history. Blair won eight Gold Gloves for his outstanding play in center field and was twice named an American League All-Star.
It’s still a bit hard to get used to the Baltimore Orioles in their current state. For nearly a decade, the O’s were the doormat of the American League and could not be trusted to spend a dime to keep their team intact.
Centerfielder Cedric Mullins isn’t in the Orioles’ lineup for Saturday afternoon’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mullins has missed only one of the team’s first 37 games, but he’s in a prolonged slump.
The Orioles had hoped Kimbrel would stabilize the back of their bullpen. It has been a struggle for the veteran, however.
Coby Mayo was a triple shy of the cycle as the Tides’ offense came alive again. The Tides were swinging the bats like it was early April all over again, pounding out a dozen runs on a whopping 19 hits.
What happened? Instead of using Craig Kimbrel as his closer, manager Brandon Hyde used Kimbrel, who had failed to convert four of his past five save chances, in the seventh inning of the Orioles’ 4-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.
Don't be surprised if the Baltimore Orioles continue their different bullpen approach to closing out games, which they put on display on Friday. They insist they're well-equipped to make the short-term adjustments, and they're likewise expecting sharp starting pitching to help out.
Baltimore Orioles left-hander Cole Irvin is enjoying the best start to a season of his career, but that doesn't mean he's immune to the dreaded announcer jinx.
Current Baltimore Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel will go down as one of the better closers in MLB history when it’s all said and done. But he looks anything but that in his first season with the O’s.
During an appearance Thursday on “Foul Territory,” Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic suggested that this NL Central star could be a trade target for the Orioles.
The Baltimore Orioles are one of the favorites to win the American League Pennant in 2024 and have a chance to win their first World Series title since 1983, which was also the last time they were in the World Series, they reached the ALCS in 1996, 1997, and 2014 but fell short of reaching the Fall Classic.
Playing the waiver wire effectively is crucial to fantasy baseball success throughout the season. Each week of the 2024 campaign, this article will help pinpoint which players are readily available to be picked up in most formats.
The Cleveland Guardians and Baltimore Orioles have been two of the best teams in baseball thus far in the 2024 season. Both currently sit atop their respective divisions, with the Guardians holding a 2.5-game lead over the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals, and the Orioles a game ahead of the New York Yankees.
The Baltimore Orioles routed the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, 11-1, to complete the sweep. With the win, the reigning American League East champions are now 23-11 on the year.
Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel recorded his historic eighth save of the season, sealing Friday’s win in a perfect ninth inning. It was Kimbrel’s first appearance five days after leaving the game alongside the Orioles training staff on April 28th.
The Baltimore Orioles are on a roll; following their 7-2 win over the New York Yankees on Thursday, they are coming off a huge 3-1 series victory over their closest rival in the AL East standings.
In 2023, the Baltimore Orioles had the best closer in baseball. Félix Bautista cruised to his first AL Reliever of the Year Award despite spending September on the injured list.
Anthony Santander, a key hitter for the Orioles over the last few years, has not had a strong start to the 2024 season. However, there is a way for him to turn it around.
Shortstop Gunnar Henderson has been great so far in 2024. Perhaps not coincidentally, his Baltimore Orioles currently find themselves on top of the stacked American League East.
The Orioles announced that right-hander Kyle Bradish has been reinstated from the injured list.
The Baltimore Orioles have started the week taking the first two games of their four-game series against the New York Yankees and now they hold first place in the American League East by one game they will play the third game tonight with the Orioles sending their ace out to the mound in Corbin Burnes as he will face Luis Gil for the Yankees.
The Orioles announced Wednesday that they’ve placed right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list but reinstated veteran lefty John Means.
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