Abrams, a one-time All-Star, has been relatively healthy this season, appearing at shortstop for 77 games while being a reliable presence in the lineup.
The move will all but eliminate waivers or redshirt years for extended eligibility, except for religious missions, maternity leave or active-duty military service. No longer will extensions be considered for athletes who are injured.
Alexander was lifted from the game in the third inning. That’s when Baltimore put outfielder Leody Taveras at the hot corner, a position he has never played before.
Griffin threw 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball, striking out nine and issuing zero walks. He was aggressive and precise — 70% of his pitches were strikes — keeping the Phillies off-balance all night.
Young is a four-time All-Star who was sidelined by injuries for most of this past season, averaging just 17.9 points — more than seven points per game below his career average — in only 15 games with Atlanta and Washington.
Alexander, a member of a baseball-obsessed family, first felt the childhood wonder of this game by running around with his older brother and sister, CJ and Sloane, and all the other neighborhood kids.
As the dust settles on the Orioles’ matchup with the best team in baseball, there is no forgetting the ninth-inning issues of Friday and Saturday. But overshadowing those blips were two good outings and one great one from starting pitchers and a series of strong offensive showings.
The state’s health department alerted Marylanders to a confirmed case of measles Saturday afternoon after a resident returned this week from an international trip.
Four people — including a 3-year-old girl and a 19-year-old riding a scooter — died in acts of violence and traffic crashes across Baltimore on Saturday, turning it into one of the city’s deadliest days this month.