Archives for April 2022

Keegan Akin has had an impressive 2022 season so far. | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Orioles pitching, so stellar out of the gate, has taken a turn for the worse. The good news is that some of the bad looks temporary and some of the good longer-lasting. So, you’re an Orioles fan. It’s not an easy job. And thus far, 2022 has been an emotional roller coaster, … [Read more...] about The Aces of April: Fun while it lasted?

From last September, Kelvin Gutierrez beating the tag at home. | Mitchell Layton-USA TODAY Sports The road trip ended on a sour note, but things could turn around this weekend with #8 prospect Kyle Bradish set to make his major league debut. The Orioles and Red Sox meet today to start a three-game series at Camden Yards, the first between the two teams this season. … [Read more...] about Orioles-Red Sox series preview: Kyle Bradish debuts in home series against Boston

Get used to seeing this guy on the mound. | Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports In which old meets new as O’s No. 8 prospect Kyle Bradish makes his MLB debut against the 42-year-old junkballer Rich Hill. It’s good to be home. What started as kind of a fun road trip in Oakland and Anaheim took a left turn as the pitching and defense hit the skids. Now, the Orioles are back in … [Read more...] about Friday night Orioles game thread: vs Red Sox, 7:05

Good job, rook! Bradish’s line in his debut: 6.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 SO. | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Besides Austin Hays and Ryan Mountcastle, there was precious little offense to support Bradish, who turned in a nice six innings in his first appearance in the Majors. I laughed when I heard the announcement that Kyle Bradish was getting his … [Read more...] about Orioles bats sleep through Kyle Bradish’s MLB debut, a 3-1 loss to the Red Sox