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The Orioles signed Craig Kimbrel to replace the dominant Bautista. It's not working out well so far

May. 09, 2024 00:29 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Craig Kimbrel was still in position to secure his ninth save of the season for the Baltimore Orioles and 426th of his career after he threw a fastball down the middle to Eddie Rosario. The slumping Washington Nationals veteran sent it 413 feet to center field. The...

Mateo's go-ahead hit in 12th helps Orioles survive Kimbrel's blown save, beat Nats and avoid sweep

May. 08, 2024 23:11 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jorge Mateo drove in the go-ahead run with a 12th-inning single, and the Baltimore Orioles survived another shaky outing by closer Craig Kimbrel to beat the Washington Nationals 7-6 on Wednesday night and avoid being swept for the first time in nearly two years. ...

On the field at least, the Nationals and Orioles have had a pretty friendly rivalry

May. 07, 2024 22:06 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dave Martinez was asked about the rivalry between the Nationals and Orioles — specifically, whether it's actually become much of one — and his answer was blunt. “Honestly, no,” Washington's manager said. “It really hasn't.” That might...

Speed and pitching lift the Nationals to a 3-0 victory over Baltimore in Beltway Series opener

May. 07, 2024 21:55 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trevor Williams struck out eight in five scoreless innings, and Washington stole four bases in a 3-0 victory over Corbin Burnes and the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night, lifting the Nationals above .500 for the first time since July 2021. Burnes (3-2) allowed...

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...

Irvin extends scoreless streak to 20 2/3 innings, Orioles blank Reds 3-0

May. 04, 2024 00:19 AM EDT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Cole Irvin extended his scoreless streak to 20 2/3 innings, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Friday night. Irvin (3-1) allowed two hits — both by Elly De La Cruz — through 6 1/3 innings. He struck out four and walked none. ...

Ryan Mountcastle and Jorge Mateo propel Orioles to 7-2 win over Yankees in series clincher

May. 02, 2024 19:06 PM EDT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Ryan Mountcastle and Jorge Mateo each homered and drove in two runs to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a series-deciding 7-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday. Ryan McKenna also connected and Jordan Westburg’s two-run triple helped the Orioles complete...

Gil's excellent outing helps the Yankees defeat Baltimore 2-0; Cabrera's HR drives in the only runs

May. 01, 2024 22:11 PM EDT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Luis Gil outdueled Corbin Burnes, Oswaldo Cabrera hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the New York Yankees topped the Baltimore Orioles 2-0 on Wednesday night. Gil (2-1) allowed two hits and a walk over a career-high 6 1/3 innings in another low-scoring...