BALTIMORE ORIOLES NEWS

Mychal Givens - One more rehab appearance Givens (knee) could be activated following one more rehab appearance with Double-A Bowie, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Givens made back-to-back appearances with Bowie on Wednesday and Thursday, so he'll need at least one day of rest before pitching again and then being re-evaluated. Assuming he bounces back with no issues, he should be activated at that point. Givens has been out all season with a knee issue.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

MAY 12, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Kyle Stowers - Starting in right Stowers is starting in right field and batting ninth for the Orioles in Friday's game versus the Pirates, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Stowers is just 2-for-24 on the season and hitless in his last 14 at-bats, but the O's are still rolling him out there regularly against righties of late. He'll have to show something soon for that to continue.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Vespi - Recalled from Triple-A Vespi was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk by the Orioles on Friday.

Impact He's taking the roster spot of Drew Rom, who was optioned Thursday. It will be the first stint in the majors this year for Vespi, who posted a 4.10 ERA and 28:8 K:BB over 26.1 relief innings with the big club in 2022.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Orioles' defense hasn't been what it was in 2022. They believe that's starting to change. The 2022 Orioles were a winning team because of their defense. The 2023 Orioles, so far, have won in spite of their defense. The Orioles end...

MAY 12, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Orioles host the Pirates in first of 3-game series

The Baltimore Orioles open a three-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday

MAY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pressing Pirates aim to halt slide in opener vs. Orioles The reeling Pittsburgh Pirates will look to right the ship when they visit the Baltimore Orioles on Friday in the opener of a three-game ser...

MAY 11, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Thursday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioned LHP Drew Rom to Norfolk (IL).

MAY 11, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Drew Rom - Optioned to Triple-A Rom was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk by the Orioles on Thursday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Rom was only up for a couple days and didn't make an appearance. The Orioles have yet to announces a corresponding move but will have one prior to Friday's game versus the Pirates.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dean Kremer - Picks up fourth win Kremer (4-1) got the win over the Rays on Wednesday after pitching six shutout innings while allowing four hits and two walks. He struck out four in the effort.

Impact Kremer quieted a dangerous Rays offense and has now allowed just one run over his last 12 innings pitched. He got 11 swinging strikes on 95 pitches and finally got his ERA under 5 after he was roughed up with a 6.67 ERA across his first six starts. The 27-year-old will carry a 4.97 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 32:13 K:BB over 41.2 innings into a projected home matchup against the Angels next week.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yennier Cano - Locks down save No. 3 Cano picked up his third save of the season in a win over the Rays on Wednesday after pitching a 1-2-3 ninth inning. He struck out one in the outing.

Impact Cano was called upon to close out the game with Felix Bautista seemingly unavailable to pitch after he threw 29 pitches Tuesday. The 29-year-old sent the Rays down in order on just eight pitches and has to give up a run in 14 appearances. He now sits at a 0.00 ERA, 0.16 WHIP and 22:0 K:BB over 18.2 innings. His ratios make him a viable fantasy asset even though he is not first in line for saves, but should be the next guy up whenever Bautista rests.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Mullins - Steals 12th base Wednesday Mullins went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Rays.

Impact Mullins singled in the third and wasted no time taking second base for his 12th steal of the season but would not score. He is now tied with his teammate Jorge Mateo and Nico Hoerner for fifth in the majors in steals and is slashing .248/.351/.421 with four homers, 28 RBI, 17 runs and a 21:29 BB:K over 156 plate appearances.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Orioles' ability to beat baseball's best teams shows they are one of them | ANALYSIS The Orioles capitalized on a soft early schedule in getting off to a strong start, but the past week has shown that their record, the third...

MAY 11, 2023 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Dean Kremer, two-run sixth propel Orioles past Rays, 2-1, for series win over MLB's best team The Tampa Bay Rays might be leaving Baltimore in the same position they arrived— as owners of the best record in the major leagues— but they...

MAY 11, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Dean Kremer, two-run sixth propel Orioles past Rays, 2-1, for series win over MLB's best team The Tampa Bay Rays might be leaving Baltimore in the same position they arrived— as owners of the best record in the major leagues— but they...

MAY 11, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

O's top Tampa Bay for statement series victory BALTIMORE -- “We're here to make a name for ourselves." That proclamation was made by Dean Kremer last Friday night in Atlanta, where he tur...

MAY 11, 2023 • MLB.COM

Orioles edge Rays, take 3-game series Dean Kremer pitched six scoreless innings and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Wednesday

MAY 11, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Two-run sixth, Dean Kremer propel Orioles past Rays, 2-1, for series win over MLB's best team The Orioles won the rubber match over the Rays Wednesday, 2-1, thanks to Dean Kremer’s stellar start and a sixth-inning rally on offense.

MAY 11, 2023 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Orioles edge Tampa Bay 2-1, take 2 of 3 in series with MLB-best Rays

Dean Kremer pitched six scoreless innings and the Baltimore Orioles edged the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1

MAY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles announce new 'Bird Bath Splash Zone' for fans to mimic player celebrations

The Orioles are taking their water-themed hit celebrations to a new level this summer by getting fans involved with a new “Splash Zone."

MAY 10, 2023

Kyle Stowers - Sitting against southpaw Stowers is not in the starting lineup against the Rays on Wednesday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Stowers will take a seat against left-hander Jalen Beeks on Wednesday. Anthony Santander will get the start in right field while Ryan O'Hearn will operate as the designated hitter.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dillon Tate - Scoreless inning in rehab Tate (forearm) allowed a hit and a walk in scoreless inning for Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday in a rehab appearance, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Tate will make at least one more rehab appearance for the Tides after his scoreless outing Wednesday. The right-hander will likely need to be able to work in back-to-back contests before he's called up, but it does appear Tate is not far away from making his season debut with Baltimore after missing the first six weeks with a forearm strain.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maverick Handley - Back from injured list Handley (hand) went 1-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in his return from the injured list in Tuesday's game versus Triple-A Jacksonville.

Impact Handley missed 10 days while dealing with a hand contusion. The 25-year-old should continue to see somewhat steady playing time for Triple-A Norfolk while serving as organizational catching depth for the Orioles.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles seek more clutch hits in finale vs. Rays The Baltimore Orioles hope for more key hits in pivotal moments when they host the Tampa Bay Rays in the rubber match of a three-game series...

MAY 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Adley Rutschman - Ends skid with homer Rutschman went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over the Rays.

Impact Rustchman snapped a 0-for-19 stretch with a two-run home run in the third inning, a 407-foot shot off Zach Eflin to give Baltimore a 3-1 lead. Despite his recent cold spell, the 25-year-old Rustchman is still slashing a robust .273/.399/.424 with five home runs, 17 runs scored and 20 RBI through 163 plate appearances.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE