BALTIMORE ORIOLES NEWS

Dean Kremer - Tripped up by Twins Kremer (8-4) took the loss Friday as the Orioles were routed 8-1 by the Twins, surrendering seven runs on seven hits and two walks over three-plus innings. He struck out five.

Impact The game started nearly an hour and a half late due to rain, and Kremer never seemed comfortable once he got on the mound, giving up single runs in the first and second innings before Minnesota really started to pile it on. The right-hander had real trouble keeping the ball in the park in June -- he served up homers to Joey Gallo and Max Kepler on Friday, and through six starts and 32 innings on the month he got tagged for 10 homers, leading to a 5.91 ERA despite a sharp 34:7 K:BB. That's an ominous trend heading into his last outing before the All-Star break, which is likely to come on the road next week at Yankee Stadium.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Bradish, Orioles armed and ready to take on Twins Kyle Bradish looks to continue his recent success and help the Baltimore Orioles snap a three-game losing streak when they host the Minnesot...

JULY 1, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Orioles look to end slide in game against the Twins

The Baltimore Orioles aim to end their three-game skid when they play the Minnesota Twins

JULY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles vs. Twins Betting Odds, Over/Under, Spread - July 1

Preview the July 1 matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

JULY 1, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Twins find offense, overwhelm Orioles Pablo Lopez pitched six strong innings, Byron Buxton hit a three-run homer and the visiting Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-1 o...

JULY 1, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Orioles vs. Twins, June 30 | PHOTOS Browse photos of the Orioles' home game against the Minnesota Twins on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Camden Yards.

JULY 1, 2023 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Orioles place struggling reliever Keegan Akin on IL; Brandon Hyde provides updates on Dillon Tate, Austin Voth, others Two days after Keegan Akin unraveled in the 10th inning of an Orioles loss, the club placed the left-handed reliever on the 15- day injured...

JUNE 30, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Mychal Givens - Nearing rehab assignment Givens (shoulder) is slated to begin a minor-league rehab assignment shortly after the All-Star break, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Givens has been playing catch on flat ground without issue and will head to Florida next week to begin throwing off a mound. A rehab stint will follow, which should put him in line to return to the Orioles' bullpen well before the end of July. The veteran reliever has been on the shelf since June 2 due to lingering right shoulder discomfort.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dillon Tate - Second opinion on elbow Tate (forearm/elbow) is getting a second opinion Friday on his right elbow, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tate was able to restart a minor-league rehab assignment earlier this month, but he's hit yet another snag in his recovery from ongoing elbow and forearm issues. The 29-year-old has not appeared in a major-league game this season and there's no projectable timetable for when that might change.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James McCann - Nearing return to O's McCann (ankle) said Friday that he expects to be activated from the injured list early next week, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact McCann resumed baseball activities this past Monday and looks poised to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment sometime this weekend. The veteran backup catcher has been sidelined since June 17 due to a left ankle sprain. Anthony Bemboom will likely lose his spot on the Orioles' major-league roster whenever McCann is ready.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Mateo - Day off Friday Mateo is not in the starting lineup Friday against Minnesota, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Mateo will get a breather after he went 0-for-4 with a run scored and two walks while striking out once while starting two games during the team's series with Cincinnati. Gunnar Henderson will slide over to shortstop while Ramon Urias enters the lineup at third base and bats seventh in the series opener with the Twins.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Friday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled LHP Nick Vespi from Norfolk (IL).

JUNE 30, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Jordan Westburg - Breather Friday Westburg is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Twins, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Westburg will head to the bench for the first time since being called up Monday after he went 5-for-12 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored over his first three career big-league contests. Adam Frazier will start at second base and bat eighth in the series opener with Minnesota.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five crowded positions that will produce MLB All-Star snubs

Every year, All-Star snubs are inevitable. At these five spots, there are particularly crowded fields to make the 2023 Midsummer Classic.

JUNE 30, 2023

Keegan Akin - Placed on 15-day IL Akin was placed on the 15-day injured list with lower back discomfort Friday, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Akin appears to have picked up a back injury when he last pitched Wednesday, getting charged with a loss after he tossed two-thirds of an inning, allowing four runs (two earned) on three hits and a walk while striking out two batters versus Cincinnati. He'll now be unavailable for at least a couple weeks while left-hander Nick Vespi was called up from Triple-A Norfolk to replace him on the major-league roster Friday.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Vespi - Recalled from Norfolk The Orioles recalled Vespi from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Impact With Keegan Akin (back) headed for the 15-day injured list, Vespi will give the Orioles another left-handed option out of the bullpen. Vespi has been great in Triple-A this season with a 1.71 ERA and 1.00 WHIP through 26.1 frames, and he's capable of pitching multiple innings at a time.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins enter matchup against the Orioles on losing streak

The Minnesota Twins are looking to break their three-game slide with a victory over the Baltimore Orioles

JUNE 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy baseball waiver wire: Jordan Westburg, Jeimer Candelario and other targets to pursue This week's set of free agent pickups features a heavy does of repeated players who are still performing and available in a lot of leagues.

JUNE 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Twins at Baltimore series preview: Orioles enter with 48-31 record Both teams are second in their respective divisions, though Baltimore comes in with a much better record.

JUNE 29, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins to work on 'adjustments' vs. Orioles The Minnesota Twins will be looking for a reset of sorts when they open a three-game road series against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday

JUNE 29, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Ohtani, Acuña, Trout, Tatís top 2023 Home Run Derby wish list

The Home Run Derby is nearing, and five spots are still up for grabs. Here's a look at 38 players who could claim them, including those most...

JUNE 29, 2023

Keegan Akin - Takes loss Wednesday Akin (2-2) allowed four runs (two earned) on three hits and a walk while striking out two in two-thirds of an inning, taking the extra-inning loss versus the Reds on Wednesday.

Impact Akin was brought in for the top of the 10th inning and couldn't complete the frame. His performance has taken a drastic downturn over the last week -- he's allowed 13 runs (10 earned) over four innings across his last four appearances. The slump has him at a 6.85 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 27:7 K:BB through 23.2 innings on the year. If Akin can't get back on track soon, he could find himself optioned out to Triple-A Norfolk.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2023 MLB Draft order, date: Every pick for round 1, Competitive Balance Round A

The 2023 MLB Draft will take place on July 9-11. Which teams will pick where? We lay out the first 39 picks

JUNE 29, 2023

Kyle Stowers - Begins rehab assignment Stowers (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with the Orioles' Florida Complex League on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Stowers has been on the injured list at Triple-A Norfolk for more than a month with right shoulder inflammation but is finally ready to test things out in a game situation. He should return to Norfolk's active roster soon, provided he has no setbacks.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Frazier - Ties game with two-run shot Frazier went 1-for-2 with a solo homer and two RBI in Wednesday's 11-7 loss to the Reds. He also walked twice.

Impact Frazier drew walks in two of his first three at-bats before crushing a two-out, two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth to tie the game at 7-7. It was the second baseman's first home run since June 13 against the Blue Jays and he's now 4-for-8 at the plate over his last four games with three RBI, two runs scored and four walks. However, his average still sits .191 in June even following that four-game stretch.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE