Baltimore Orioles

Dean Kremer pitched much more effectively Sunday than he did in Texas during the 2023 postseason.

The right-hander struck out eight and allowed two runs in six innings of a 8-4 victory at Texas.

Baltimore rediscovers its offense to start the second half.

O’Ferrall and Anderson talked about the dream scenario in the buildup to the draft, of the possibility that the friends could wind up in the same organization. “There’s 30 teams,” though, Anderson said. “I never thought there was a shot.”

Over the first half of 2024, the difference is stark. And there is no answer as to why.

If they aren’t going to pay over the market for upgrades on the trade front, adding talented young infielders to the major league mix feels like a logical step.

"This young team is talented, exciting and they play the game with the same grit and enthusiasm fans can appreciate and can identify with,” MASN senior executive John McGuinness said in a statement.

Thirteen of the team’s final 16 games are against American League East opponents, a potentially crucial stretch to determine the winner of the division.

As we take stock of the first half — or first 96 games — our Orioles reporters answer pertinent questions.

The Orioles shortstop has a chance to be MVP a season after being named rookie of the year.

The fourth-round draft pick reset himself over the course of two weeks. He worked on his mindset on the mound, narrowing his focus to what he could control, and when he returned to game action everything clicked.

Walker was also the youngest pitcher to ever start in the exhibition, doing so at age 20 during the second All-Star Game of 1959.

Santander was one of five Orioles players to participate in the All-Star Game, the most since 2016.

The twins and Burnes' wife Brooke can’t travel yet, so Burnes has had to watch the first two weeks of their lives over the phone. It’s difficult, especially as has tries to differentiate the girls.

With all competitive balance round and compensation picks out of the way, the Orioles enter the final day of the 2024 draft with 10 selections, each spaced 30 picks apart.

From Anthony Santander’s aqua suit jacket to Adley Rutschman’s, um, pirate blouse, here’s what the Orioles All-Star players rocked on the red carpet.

Plus: The Orioles’ draft strategy, Justin Armbruester’s turnaround, and a bad week with runners in scoring position

Rob Manfred said they have “definitely expressed interest” in bringing the game back to Baltimore for the first time since 1993. The next open slot is 2027.

The Orioles haven’t just arrived as one of the best teams in baseball. Now, they are impossible to ignore at the All-Star Game with five representatives, the most since 2016.

It took Henderson 10 pitches to get one out of the park, and he went on a roll for a bit before slowing back down again.