From his first game in 1955, the humble Robinson pioneered the work ethic that came to define “The Oriole Way” for a dynasty that won three World Series. Perhaps even more importantly, his grace off the field set an example for future stars.
Henderson could be the next in a rich history of Orioles stars to play on the left side of the infield, and his leadoff shot was all the team needed to move their magic number for clinching the AL East to 2.
Orioles pitcher Felix Bautista threw a session off the mound against one hitter on Tuesday afternoon, making another step closer toward a potential return.
“When you decide who you wanted to emulate, you’d go Brooks Robinson because he was the real deal,” Jim Palmer said. “He was a genuine person. There was no acting or trying to play a role. We were just lucky that we all had him in our lives.”
Orioles legend Brooks Robinson, a Hall of Famer whose on-field prowess led the Orioles to a pair of World Series championships and whose off-field charm made him a beloved figure for generations of Baltimoreans, has died, the club announced Tuesday evening.
Jackson Holliday tore through three levels of the minors with ease this season, but finally struggled when he arrived at Triple-A. Pitchers used his aggressive approach against him, but he’s worked to adjust.
A ball hit 107 mph by O'Hearn up the middle of the field was originally ruled an error because it hit a Rays player. So how did he successfully petition MLB to make the change?
The divisional title and home-field advantage until the World Series, for one thing. But Baltimore also needs to keep arms fresh and find consistency on offense.
For the second game in a row, the Orioles got at least seven innings from their starter, saving a fatigued bullpen from having to cobble together coverage.