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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

Yennier Cano’s hip soreness threw off his 2025. Now healthy, the Orioles reliever is back to his best.
After another scoreless appearance Sunday, Cano’s ERA is 1.59 and his WHIP 0.529.
Orioles pitcher Yennier Cano was an All-Star in 2023, his first full season in Baltimore.
Trey Gibson’s debut is solid, but Orioles fall apart late in loss to Yankees
The 23-year-old Gibson did not seem to allow the eye-widening dimensions of Yankee Stadium or his high-level opponents to rattle him. It was almost the opposite — an at-ease kid taking this all in stride.
Trey Gibson left in the fifth inning with the game tied at 3, but the Orioles bullpen gave up eight runs in an 11-3 loss.
For parents and high school coach, Trey Gibson’s Orioles MLB debut is ‘amazing and crazy’
Trey Gibson will become the first Orioles starting pitcher to make his major league debut at Yankee Stadium.
JR and Karen Gibson, Orioles pitcher Trey Gibson’s parents, made the trip to Yankee Stadium in New York to celebrate their son’s debut.
The rotation comes under the microscope after Orioles lose another to the Yankees
It continued a three-game losing streak in which Orioles starters have conceded five runs or more in four innings each, and now Baltimore is three games below .500 (15-18).
Kyle Bradish allowed five runs, six hits and four walks in four innings Saturday as the Orioles lost 9-4 to the Yankees.
Orioles top pitching prospect Trey Gibson to make MLB debut against Yankees on Sunday
Gibson is Baltimore’s top-ranked prospect, according to Baseball America. He carries a 4.01 ERA for Triple-A Norfolk.
Trey Gibson is scheduled to start for the Orioles on Sunday at Yankee Stadium.
Orioles closer Ryan Helsley heads to injured list with elbow inflammation
In 12 games, Helsley has a 2.53 ERA with seven saves.
Orioles closer Ryan Helsley is 7-for-7 in save opportunities.
Yankees sock Orioles early to begin 4-game series with 7-2 win
This four-game series in New York always seemed to be a pivotal one, even when the schedule released.
Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward makes a sliding catch in the first inning as Coby Mayo and Gunnar Henderson leap to avoid a collision.
Orioles continue Jekyll and Hyde routine with doubleheader split vs. Astros
By splitting Thursday’s two games against the Houston Astros, the Orioles were unable to move above .500.
Orioles starting pitcher Brandon Young reacts after allowing a home run to Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez during the second inning of game two.
At 80, Orioles Hall of Famer Jim Palmer eats his first chicken wing: ‘Actually, these are pretty good’
“It’s a lot of skin,” Palmer said after taking his first bite. “They’re greasy, by the way.”
Orioles Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer waves during a team hall of fame pregame ceremony on Aug. 24, 2024.
Meet 2 Orioles fans making the most of a doubleheader in the all-you-can-eat Truist Club
Why not? There are 18 innings to eat and drink and enjoy baseball.
The Truist Club is Camden Yards’ first premium club located behind home plate.
Trevor Rogers out with flu, becoming latest Orioles starter to hit injured list
The Orioles recalled right-hander Cameron Foster to fill Rogers’ roster spot in the short term, although a new starter will be required soon.
Trevor Rogers became the third Orioles starter to land on the injured list this season, joining Dean Kremer and Zach Eflin.
The only thing consistent about the Orioles is their inconsistency. They’re not sure why.
“We show flashes of what and how we could play and our potential, and you also see the 180 of that version,” manager Craig Albernaz said.
Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo (16) strikes out swinging in the second inning against the Houston Astros on Tuesday.
Orioles pitching contains the American League’s best offense in win over Astros
Orioles right-hander Shane Baz delivered the best start of his limited time in Baltimore.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Shane Baz (34) delivers a pitch in the first inning of Tuesday's game.
Brady North immersed himself in Spanish. It gives him a leg up with Orioles hitters.
Little did North know his decision as a teenager to try and fail and try again with a new language would open many doors in his life.
Orioles assistant hitting coach Brady North started to learn Spanish when he was a teenager. It has opened doors for him as an adult.
Red Sox, fresh off firing their manager, finish a series win over the Orioles
The Orioles are off to a better start than the Red Sox (at least according to the win-loss record), and yet against a team in a tailspin, Baltimore lost the series to drop once again to two games below .500 (13-15).
Andruw Monasterio of the Red Sox throws to first base  to complete a double play after forcing out Samuel Basallo of the Orioles.
Trevor Rogers experiences shortest Orioles start as Red Sox go on to win 17-1 blowout
Rogers’ last three starts have all been defined by one poor inning, and on Saturday, in his shortest outing since 2022, that poor inning struck in the second.
Trevor Rogers hands the ball to manager Craig Albernaz as he is removed from Saturday’s game during the second inning.
Ben McDonald unwittingly mirrored a home run call from 34 years ago: ‘That’s really weird’
McDonald said something eerily similar to a remark by commentator John Lowenstein in 1992.
Ben McDonald, former Orioles pitcher and current Mid-Atlantic Sports Network commentator, with Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr.
Orioles bombard Red Sox with 6 homers in blowout win — and run out of celebratory fireworks
After Coby Mayo crushed the sixth Orioles homer, the Camden Yards video board apologized. The stadium had run out of home run pyrotechnics, the message read, because there were too many home runs.
Adley Rutschman hit two home runs and drove in six runs Friday night as the Orioles beat the Red Sox.
Mike Elias is ‘bullish’ this year’s Orioles will avoid last year’s tailspin
“I think that we’re moving in the right direction and it’s not all going to be instantaneous, but I hope to see our record improve over the next month or so,” Elias said.
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias expressed confidence in the team to improve on its 12-13 start.
Tests show Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday’s hand is OK despite pain
A timeline is hard to pin down for Holliday. President of baseball operations Mike Elias said the Orioles “were probably expecting to have him back around now,” but no two recoveries are the same.
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday began the season on the injured list.
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