Latest John Means News

Orioles lose pitchers John Means and Tyler Wells for the season; both need elbow surgery

May. 31, 2024 22:52 PM EDT

BALTIMORE (AP) — John Means and Tyler Wells will miss the rest of the season because of elbow problems that require surgery, a blow to Baltimore's pitching depth as the Orioles try to defend their AL East title. General manager Mike Elias announced the status of Means and Wells...

Kyle Stowers has career-high 4 RBIs as Orioles topple Red Sox 11-3

May. 27, 2024 16:51 PM EDT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Kyle Stowers had three hits, including two doubles and a career-high four RBIs, Ryan Mountcastle also had three hits and the Baltimore Orioles cruised to a 11-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday. Cedric Mullins added a two-run triple as Baltimore scored...

Orioles place Dean Kremer on 15-day IL with strained right triceps

May. 24, 2024 18:40 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles will have to get by without another starting pitcher after placing Dean Kremer on the 15-day injured list Friday because of a strained right triceps. It's another hit for Baltimore after veteran John Means was placed on the 15-day list the...

Orioles put starting pitcher John Means on injured list with left forearm strain

May. 23, 2024 20:19 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles placed left-hander John Means on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm strain before Thursday’s series opener against the White Sox. The 31-year-old Means was pulled after three innings of Wednesday’s start at St. Louis. A forearm...

Cardinals beat Orioles 5-4 after winning suspended game 3-1 for first series sweep of season

May. 22, 2024 19:24 PM EDT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brendan Donovan doubled home two runs and scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday for a three-game sweep. “That was fun,” Donovan said. “This was a great series sweep...

Gunnar Henderson's leadoff homer launches big 1st inning for Orioles in 9-2 win over Mariners

May. 17, 2024 23:17 PM EDT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Gunnar Henderson's fourth leadoff homer of the season sparked a five-run first inning that backed an effective pitching performance by John Means and carried the Baltimore Orioles past the Seattle Mariners 9-2 Friday night. After Henderson's 13th home run — tied...

It was a big week for Baltimore's pitchers, including a couple just back from arm injuries

May. 06, 2024 06:03 AM EDT

Kyle Bradish and John Means are back, and their impact for the Baltimore Orioles was immediate. Bradish allowed a run in 4 2/3 innings in a win over the New York Yankees on Thursday, then Means threw seven scoreless frames in a victory at Cincinnati on Saturday night. Both pitchers...

Kremer pitches 6 shutout innings and Santander hits a grand slam to help Orioles sweep Reds

May. 05, 2024 19:39 PM EDT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Dean Kremer pitched six shutout innings, Anthony Santander hit his third career grand slam and the Baltimore Orioles completed a three-game series sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with an 11-1 victory Sunday. Jordan Westburg hit a two-run homer and Ryan McKenna added...

Means tosses seven shutout innings in season debut, Orioles beat Reds 2-1

May. 04, 2024 22:28 PM EDT

CINCINNATI (AP) — John Means pitched seven shutout innings in his season debut and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Saturday night. Means (1-0) underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on April 27, 2022. He returned to make four starts last September before...

Orioles put RHP Grayson Rodriguez on the IL with shoulder inflammation and activate LHP John Means

May. 01, 2024 17:16 PM EDT

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles put right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday because of shoulder inflammation, and they activated lefty John Means. Means has not pitched yet for the Orioles this season because of a forearm strain. ...