COLUMN | David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti haven’t been tested on their commitment to winning. A slumping club and an embattled GM give them their first test to see if they’re willing to hold someone accountable.
The Orioles’ efforts at the plate, combined with six innings of one-run ball from Dean Kremer, resulted in a 6-1 victory to avoid being swept by the Chicago White Sox.
There was a brief delay in the top of the ninth as Andrew Kittredge warmed up quickly and entered from the bullpen. On the MASN broadcast, Helsley was seen grabbing his right arm.
Trey Gibson struggled to find the strike zone, doling out six walks. He exited two outs into the third inning, having surrendered eight runs, all earned.
“The fans that are there, they’re paying their hard-earned money to watch us play and win and play good baseball and competitive baseball, and they have every right to boo,” Albernaz said.
For a player who has excelled at every level — from the travel ball showcases through the minor leagues and even here, at the unforgiving highest level — Henderson is at a loss.
Bassitt received “some injections” last week to reduce inflammation in his back, Elias said, but the team and player weren’t satisfied with the outcome.
Baltimore enters Saturday’s game against the Washington Nationals at 39-44, but as Elias spoke in the dugout, he noted that, despite that record, the Orioles are only 1.5 games out of the wild card.
Halfway through this season, seven of the 26 players who were on the Orioles’ opening day roster are now on the injured list. Here’s a run-through of those players and where they are in the recovery process.
COLUMN | It’s a fair bet the upward trend for the Orioles’ offense and rotation can continue. It’s a lot harder to put your money behind this team getting its act together.