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Andy Kostka

Andy

Andy Kostka is an Orioles beat writer for The Baltimore Banner, focused on telling stories that revolve around — and away from — baseball. He previously covered the Orioles for The Baltimore Sun, and before that he worked for The Clarion Ledger in Mississippi. Andy graduated from the University of Maryland and grew up in Rockville.

The latest from Andy Kostka

Orioles fall to Phillies in rain-shortened game, dropping series before trade deadline
The game turned over to the bullpens after a rain delay, and it immediately fell apart for the Orioles. Philadelphia scored in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth innings.
Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz, third from left, talks with umpires as Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies is delayed for the second time due to rain.
Orioles strand bases loaded twice, bullpen falters in loss to Phillies
Baltimore (54-57) struggled to break through against left-hander Cristopher Sánchez despite twice loading the bases, and Philadelphia pulled away with four eighth-inning runs against the bullpen.
Shane Baz allowed one run in 6 1/3 innings against the Phillies on Saturday night.
What we know about Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman’s trade market
According to three sources teams remain interested in Rutschman, and two say the Orioles are listening to offers.
Adley Rutschman is on the injured list but could begin a rehab assignment next week.
Orioles trading Dean Kremer to Minnesota Twins for minor league outfielder
Kremer has been in the majors with the Orioles since 2020. He holds a 6.50 ERA this season.
Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning.
Never a dull moment: The Orioles sometimes drive Mike Elias ‘crazy’ too
The Orioles are only 54-56, yet they are only 1.5 games out of the final American League wild-card spot. Baltimore can at best reach .500 ahead of the trade deadline.
Pitcher Tyler Wells tosses the ball to first baseman Pete Alonso for the last out as the Orioles beat the Phillies 6-4.
Orioles and right-hander Yennier Cano agree to 2-year deal with 2029 option
Cano holds a 2.21 ERA in 36 2/3 innings this season.
Yennier Cano prepares to pitch the eighth inning against the Phillies on Friday night at Camden Yards.
Ryan Mountcastle could be out rest of year; Adley Rutschman, Samuel Basallo progressing as hoped
The trade for Jake Rogers was not made due to injury setbacks for catchers Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo. Mike Elias said both catchers are progressing.
Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, who was close to completing a lengthy rehab from a broken bone in his foot, will be out for another few months with an oblique strain.
Orioles acquire Jake Rogers, adding catching depth with Rutschman and Basallo out
Baltimore has two catchers currently active: Yohel Pozo and Chadwick Tromp.
Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers looks on during the sixth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on June 17.
Where Mike Elias and the Orioles stand ahead of the trade deadline
Every game is important at this time of year. But with the Orioles on the fence between buying, selling or both, it’s all magnified.
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias speaks prior to a ribbon cutting for the new Orioles Player Development Complex at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida in February.
Orioles overcome 7-run deficit to win crazy game against Tigers in extra innings
Entering the seventh inning, Baltimore found itself trailing by seven runs. The Orioles caught up with a five-run seventh and a two-run eighth to force extra innings.
Coby Mayo hits a two-run triple to center field to tie the game at 7 in the eighth inning.
Tigers thrash Dean Kremer in Orioles’ worst shutout loss since 2004
The Tigers became the first team to score in every inning against the Orioles since the team’s inaugural season in Baltimore in 1954.
Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning.
Which Orioles player would be best at catching a squirrel? We asked.
Orioles players were in hysterics as they watched the replay of Leody Taveras’ attempt to capture a squirrel. So, which player would be the best at catching one?
A member of the Comerica Park ground crew captures a squirrel in center field during the seventh inning of Monday night's Orioles-Tigers game.
Mo Gaba still inspires 6 years after his death. That gives his mother solace despite the pain.
“The pain is still going to be there, but stuff like that makes me happy, to know that his legacy still lives on, and people still miss him and still remember him,” Sonsy Gaba said.
Shortly before the six year anniversary of Mo Gaba’s death, Eric Arditti, an Orioles fan who grew close to Gaba, visited his grave at Glen Haven Memorial Park in Glen Burnie to lay out a new t-shirt honoring Gaba.
Jackson Holliday’s 4 hits, Coby Mayo’s 3 RBIs power Orioles to victory in Detroit
The three-homer game covered for right-hander Kyle Bradish, who produced an uncharacteristically sloppy night.
Orioles' Coby Mayo (16) is congratulated by Jackson Holliday (7) after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning.
A squirrel on the loose at Comerica Park steals the show during Orioles-Tigers
A spokesperson for the Tigers said “our understanding is that the squirrel was in fine health after being removed from the field and released.”
A black squirrel on the field during the bottom of the sixth inning of Monday's Orioles-Tigers game at Comerica Park.
Trevor Rogers says Orioles top list for an extension but he avoids midseason talks
“I don’t really like to have that type of conversation during the season, because I want to be strictly focused on baseball and they, you know, deadline coming up, they’re focused on other things.”
Trevor Rogers has an ERA of 3.29 in 232 1/3 innings with the Orioles since 2024.
Victory eludes Orioles again in another twisting, extra-inning game against Braves
These Orioles know how to twist a fanbase into knots, and this series at Camden Yards against Atlanta was full of bowlines and hitches.
Ozzie Albies of the Braves forces out Jackson Holliday at second base to start a double play in the second inning Sunday at Camden Yards.
Orioles rewrite the script with walk-off 3-2 win over Braves
Dylan Beavers drove a two-out, walk-off single to score Jackson Holliday.
Orioles teammates surround Dylan Beavers after his walk-off single Saturday night against the Braves.
After growing up in Mississippi, draft picks Eric Booth Jr. and Kevin Roberts Jr. stay together with Orioles
These two kids — Booth recently turned 18 while Roberts is 17 — are from a similar part of Mississippi, and they’re living their dream together.
Orioles draft picks Ty Head, Eric Booth Jr. and Kevin Roberts Jr. pose at Camden Yards on Saturday, July 25, 2026 after taking batting practice.
High-ranking Orioles prospect Ike Irish tears meniscus, likely to miss rest of season
The 22-year-old, drafted No. 19 overall last year, has performed at a high level for Frederick, hitting .286 with a .915 on-base-plus-slugging percentage.
Frederick Keys outfielder Ike Irish stands in the box for his at-bat.
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