BALTIMORE ORIOLES NEWS

Mychal Givens - Closing in on activation Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that Givens (knee) will throw a bullpen session in Baltimore at some point over the next couple of days, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Su...

Impact The side session could be a final test of Givens' health before he's activated from the 15-day injured list, with his reinstatement perhaps coming prior to Friday's series opener in Toronto. Givens has been on the shelf all season with left knee inflammation but recently wrapped up a six-appearance minor-league rehab assignment.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Mateo - Has battled leg soreness Mateo is not in the Orioles' lineup Wednesday due to leg soreness but is expected back Thursday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact The leg soreness is apparently something that's been nagging Mateo for a couple weeks and it would stand to reason that it's been a factor in him having just a .292 OPS so far this month. With a day game on tap for Thursday, it makes sense to rest him for this one. Joey Ortiz is at shortstop for the Orioles on Wednesday.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Terrin Vavra - Nabs third straight start Vavra will start in right field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Impact With Ramon Urias (hamstring) recently landing on the injured list and with Kyle Stowers having been demoted to Triple-A Norfolk, Vavra appears to have settled into the open spot in the Baltimore lineup. He'll be making his third consecutive start Wednesday, all of which have come in the corner outfield. The lefty-hitting Vavra could still find himself out of the lineup versus southpaws.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan McKenna - Picks up hit off bench McKenna (back) went 1-for-2 with a double and a run scored in Baltimore's win over the Angels on Tuesday.

Impact That was McKenna's first appearance since May 8, as the outfielder has been out of the lineup due to back troubles. The outfielder is out of the starting lineup again Wednesday against the Angels, but he should be available off the bench if necessary.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Mateo - Takes seat Wednesday Mateo is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Impact Mateo will get a day of rest against the Angels on Wednesday after driving in a pair of runs in Baltimore's win Tuesday. Joey Ortiz will get the start at shortstop and hit ninth.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles attempt to maintain stranglehold on Angels The Baltimore Orioles look to continue their dominance over the visiting Los Angeles Angels and move one step closer to winning their third...

MAY 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Baltimore Orioles square off against the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday

The Baltimore Orioles host the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday

MAY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan O'Hearn - Smacks first homer O'Hearn went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Angels.

Impact O'Hearn got Baltimore on the board with his first home run of the year, a solo shot off Chase Silseth in the second inning to tie the game 1-1. The 29-year-old O'Hearn is now 6-for-25 with seven RBI and a .710 OPS in 12 games with the Orioles. He slashed .239/.290/.321 with one homer in 145 plate appearances with the Royals last season. While Tuesday's homer is encouraging, it's hard to see O'Hearn playing enough to earn a fantasy-relevant role in Baltimore.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Mountcastle - Home run, double off the bench Mountcastle went 2-for-2 with a double and a two-run homer in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Angels.

Impact Mountcastle ripped a double after pinch-hitting for Ryan O'Hearn in the fourth inning before launching a two-run home run off Andrew Wantz in the sixth. The two-hit game snapped a 0-for-11 stretch for Mountcastle. He's now slashing .253/.279/.483with nine home runs, 26 runs scored and 29 RBI through 183 plate appearances this season.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Can't argue with it': O's nine-hole gambits pay off in a big way BALTIMORE -- Most teams don’t get the type of power out of the No. 9 spot that the Orioles did on Tuesday night. Then again, it’s not often...

MAY 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

Dean Kremer - Notches fifth win Kremer (5-1) earned the win Tuesday, allowing three runs on six hits over 5.2 innings against the Angels. He struck out four.

Impact Kremer has won three straight outings, allowing four runs through 17.2 innings in that span. After a rough start to the season, the 27-year-old Kremer now sports a 4.63 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP and 36:13 K:BB. He'll look to extend his winning streak in his next outing, tentatively lined up for this weekend in Toronto.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Mountcastle helps Orioles top Angels Pinch hitter Ryan Mountcastle went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer and Dean Kremer pitched 5 2/3 strong innings to lead the Baltimore Orioles t...

MAY 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Orioles keep Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout at bay in 7-3 win over Angels Mountcastle not only got into the game Tuesday night, he tallied six bases in his two plate appearances, including a 433- foot, two-run home...

MAY 17, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Orioles keep Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout at bay in 7-3 win over Angels Mountcastle not only got into the game Tuesday night, he tallied six bases in his two plate appearances, including a 433- foot, two-run home...

MAY 17, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Mountcastle, O'Hearn homer from 9th spot as Orioles beat Angels 7-3

Ryan Mountcastle homered and doubled after entering the game as a pinch-hitter, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-3

MAY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles vs. Angels, May 16, 2023 | PHOTOS The Baltimore Orioles play the Los Angeles Angels on May 16, 2023 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

MAY 16, 2023 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Minor league team trolls Dan Snyder by celebrating new Commanders owner The Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles will give free tickets to people named Josh or Harris in honor of the new Commanders owner.

MAY 16, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Ramón Urías - Aiming for next homestand Urias (hamstring) hopes to be ready to return when the Orioles return home from their road trip on May 26, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Urias resumed workouts in recent days and his strained left hamstring is feeling better. He has not yet done any running, which will obviously be a big test, but it sounds like he has a shot to make it back before the end of the month.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tuesday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled LHP Cole Irvin from Norfolk (IL).

MAY 16, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Ryan Mountcastle - Getting breather Mountcastle is not in the Orioles' lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Angels, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Mountcastle is hitless in his last three games and in a 5-for-30 slide across his last eight contests, so he'll get a day off to regroup. Anthony Santander will play first base Tuesday.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Mateo - Notches 13th steal Mateo went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's 9-5 loss to the Angels.

Impact His walk Monday was his first time on base in his last five games. With his bat slumping, Mateo could be at risk of seeing his playing time slip. Despite an 0-for-16 skid, he's still slashing .259/.309/.473 with 13 steals, six home runs, 20 RBI and 24 runs scored through 35 contests. His defense is also strong enough to keep him in the mix at shortstop.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Mullins - Stays hot with homer Mullins went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 9-5 loss to the Angels.

Impact Mullins is batting .360 (9-for-25) with five extra-base hits and a stolen base across the last six games. His homer Monday was the final scoring play of the contest. The outfielder is slashing .267/.357/.480 with six long balls, 32 RBI, 20 runs scored and 12 stolen bases through 41 contests.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Connolly: The Orioles have recalled Cole Irvin from the... - The Athletic The Orioles have recalled Cole Irvin from the minors and optioned Logan Gillaspie back to Triple-A. Irvin was one of the club's top acquisit...

MAY 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Orioles recall left-hander Cole Irvin, one of offseason's biggest additions, as bullpen shuffling continues The Orioles have had a roulette in the final spot of their bullpen of late. Barring an injured-list stint for another player, those pitchers...

MAY 16, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Logan Gillaspie - Optioned to Triple-A The Orioles optioned Gillaspie to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Impact Cole Irvin will get the call in a corresponding roster move, presumably to operate as a long reliever. Gillaspie threw 40 pitches out of the bullpen in Monday's loss to the Angels and was going to be unavailable for a bit. He carries a 6.75 ERA in 6.2 major-league innings this year.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE