New York has called Baltimore's integrity into question while going after its batters. What else will it take for the slumping Orioles to play with fire?
From Gunnar Henderson and Darell Hernaiz to Coby Mayo and Jackson Holliday, the Orioles have been adept at identifying the high school players who can make an impact and shepherding them through the minors quickly.
Kremer has performed well at times, allowing one run or less three times, including a game where he pitched a season-high seven innings. But he has also now allowed five or more earned runs in three out of his 11 starts.
Westburg has been one of the Orioles’ steadiest players since his debut just over a year ago. He’s hitting .281 with 14 home runs, and is a near-daily fixture at second or third base.
Even though a whole handful of Orioles were runners-up in the fan vote, players and the commissioner's office whiffed on the reserve selections. Jordan Westburg and Craig Kimbrel should be especially aggrieved.