JULY 2, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
BALTIMORE ORIOLES 91-71 · 2ND IN AL EAST
91-71 · 2ND IN AL EAST
Twins can't complete sweep of Orioles as Jhoan Duran falters in eighth inning Twins pitchers were again asked to walk a tightrope, and Jhoan Duran gave up three singles and issued an intentional walk before forcing in...
Austin Hays - Exits with hip contusion Hays was removed after three innings in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Twins due to a left hip contusion, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports. He went hitless in his lone plate app...
Impact Hays appeared to suffer the injury in question during a collision with Twins first baseman Donovan Solano in the bottom of the second inning. Though Hays was able to stay in the game initially and played the outfield in the top of the third, Aaron Hicks came off the bench to replace him an inning later. Consider Hays day-to-day in advance of the Orioles' four-game series with the Yankees that begins Monday.
JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles rally to beat Twins 2-1, end 4-game skid and avert first sweep
Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran forced in the tiebreaking run when he hit rookie Jordan Westburg with a pitch n the eighth inning, enabling the Baltimore Orioles to stop a four-...JULY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Austin Hays - Exits Sunday's game Hays was removed from Sunday's game against the Twins with an apparent injury, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact The 28-year-old initially remained in the game after a collision with Minnesota first baseman Donovan Solano, but Hays eventually exited the contest. The specifics of the situation are unclear, and Hays should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.
JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles outfielder Austin Hays exits game with bruised left hip after collision at first base Orioles outfielder Austin Hays left Sunday’ s game against the Minnesota Twins with a bruised left hip after colliding with first baseman Do...
JULY 2, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Jorge Mateo - Logs 22nd steal Mateo stole a base as a pinch runner in Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Twins.
Impact Mateo started the game on the bench, but ran for Adley Rutschman in the ninth inning with the Orioles down a run. Since Jordan Westburg came up from Triple-A Norfolk, Mateo's seen his playing time dwindle, to the point where Mateo may be stuck in a short-side platoon role. The shortstop didn't help his case to play more, hitting just .196 with six steals in June. He has a .220/.267/.350 slash line with 22 thefts, six home runs, 27 RBI and 37 runs scored over 235 plate appearances this season, though he's cooled off dramatically following a strong April.
JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Bradish - Dealt tough loss Bradish (4-4) took the loss Saturday, allowing one run on seven hits and one walk over six innings against the Twins. He struck out seven.
Impact The right-hander surrendered a solo homer to Joey Gallo during the fourth inning and otherwise kept Minnesota off the board, but that was enough to be saddled with the loss since Bailey Ober countered with seven scoreless frames. Bradish has given up just six total runs in his last four starts and has a 23:5 K:BB across 25 innings during that span. The 26-year-old tentatively projects for a road matchup with the Yankees his next time out.
JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Hicks - Heads to bench Sunday Hicks is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Impact Hicks will sit for the second time in three games and could be moving into more of a fourth-outfielder role now that Cedric Mullins returned last weekend following a stint on the injured list. The Orioles will likely need to clear another spot in the lineup early during the upcoming week for Ryan Mountcastle (illness), so the likes of Hicks, Ryan O'Hearn and Ramon Urias could all see their playing-time outlooks take turns for the worse.
JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Adam Frazier - Bows out of starting nine Frazier is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Impact Frazier had started at the keystone in each of the Orioles' last three games, going 1-for-7 with a home run and a pair of walks. Though the recent call-up of versatile infielder Jordan Westburg threatens Frazier's playing time, shortstop Jorge Mateo has been the most negatively affected by Westburg's arrival so far. The Orioles will make room for both Westburg and Mateo in Sunday's lineup, but Mateo hadn't started any of the Orioles' last three contests.
JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan O'Hearn - Hits bench for series finale O'Hearn is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Impact After starting at first base in each of the past three games while going 1-for-12 with an RBI and a run, O'Hearn will give way to Ramon Urias in the series finale. Ryan Mountcastle (illness) could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list as soon as Monday and will likely take over as the everyday first baseman once activated, but O'Hearn would still have a path to playing time versus right-handed pitching while serving as a designated hitter or starting in the corner outfield.
JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles host the Twins on home losing streak
The Baltimore Orioles play the Minnesota Twins looking to stop a four-game home slideJULY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins eye rare sweep in series finale vs. Orioles The Minnesota Twins will attempt to pick up their first three-game sweep since the first week of the season when they face the host Baltimor...
JULY 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Twins eye rare sweep in series finale vs. Orioles The Minnesota Twins will attempt to pick up their first three-game sweep since the first week of the season when they face the host Baltimor...
JULY 2, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Twins vs. Orioles Betting Odds, Over/Under, Spread - July 2
Preview the July 2 matchup between the Minnesota Twins and Baltimore Orioles with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.JULY 2, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE
Twins' Bailey Ober shuts down Orioles in 1-0 victory Bailey Ober allowed two hits over seven shutout innings, Joey Gallo homered and the visiting Minnesota Twins held on to defeat the Baltimore...
JULY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Twins' Bailey Ober shuts down Orioles in 1-0 victory Bailey Ober allowed two hits over seven shutout innings, Joey Gallo homered and the visiting Minnesota Twins held on to defeat the Baltimore...
JULY 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Orioles' slump continues in 1-0 loss to Twins, spoiling Kyle Bradish's gem as losing streak extends to 4 In front of their largest crowd since opening day, the Orioles had their worst offensive game of the season. The poor performance at the pla...
JULY 1, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Orioles' slump continues in 1-0 loss to Twins, spoiling Kyle Bradish's gem as losing streak extends to 4 In front of their largest crowd since opening day, the Orioles had their worst offensive game of the season. The poor performance at the pla...
JULY 1, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM
Ober's masterful pitching, Gallo HR leads Twins past Orioles 1-0
Bailey Ober allowed two hits over seven innings, Joey Gallo homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Orioles 1-0, extending Baltimore’s losing streak to a season-high four gamesJULY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Selected the contract of RHP Chris Vallimont from Norfolk (IL).
JULY 1, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Jorge Mateo - Sitting again Saturday Mateo isn't in the Orioles' lineup Saturday against the Twins.
Impact Mateo's struggles at the plate appear to be costing him significant playing time, as Saturday marks the third consecutive game Mateo will not start in. Gunnar Henderson will start at shortstop while Jordan Westburg plays third base and Adam Frazier takes second.
JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mychal Givens - Moved to 60-day IL The Orioles transferred Givens (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.
Impact Givens landed on the injured list June 2 (retroactive to June 1) with right shoulder inflammation, so his move to the 60-day IL will push his return back into early August. The 33-year-old reliever resumed throwing recently and is slated to begin a rehab assignment after the All-Star break. His spot on the 40-man roster was filled by Chris Vallimont, who was selected from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.
JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bruce Zimmermann - Optioned to Triple-A The Orioles optioned Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.
Impact Zimmermann has appeared in three games since being recalled from the minors June 24, allowing three runs on six hits (two were homers) while striking out five batters in 5.1 innings. He'll now return to Norfolk while Chris Vallimont comes up to take his place as Baltimore's long reliever.
JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Vallimont - Selected from Triple-A The Orioles selected Vallimont's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.
Impact Vallimont hasn't been spectacular in Norfolk this season, recording a 5.02 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with a 64:30 K:BB through 57.1 innings. He's primarily been used as a starter in the minors, though he'll likely come out of the bullpen while in Baltimore. Vallimont will take the place of Bruce Zimmermann on the active roster, who was optioned to Norfolk in a corresponding move.
JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Adley Rutschman - Slugs 11th homer Rutschman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-1 loss to the Twins.
Impact He was the only O's hitter to solve Pablo Lopez, taking the right-hander deep in the sixth inning. Rutschman's production slowed in June, as he slashed .222/.293/.367 through 22 games with three of his 11 homers on the season and only seven RBI, and once James McCann (ankle) rejoins the lineup it wouldn't be a surprise to see Baltimore ease up a bit on the younger backstop's workload.
JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
