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Cedric Mullins - Records fourth steal Mullins went 0-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in Monday's 2-0 win over the Rangers.

Impact Mullins hasn't hesitated to capitalize on the larger bases so far -- he's recorded four steals through four contests. He's also gone 5-for-15 with four walks, seven RBI and four runs scored while hitting leadoff in three of the Orioles' four games. Considering Ramon Urias struck out five times in his one turn atop the order, manager Brandon Hyde may just have to be content with Mullins' history of success in that spot for now.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Mateo - Homers in return Mateo went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 2-0 win over the Rangers.

Impact Mateo was out of action Sunday after cutting his hand in Saturday's game versus the Red Sox, but it was never expected to be a long-term issue. The 27-year-old shortstop has already put his speed on display with four steals through three games. His fifth-inning solo shot was his first homer, and he's added three RBI, four runs scored and a 2:2 BB:K. It's still too early to tell if his plate discipline has truly improved, but he struck out nearly once per game in 2022 -- any improvement in that regard can only raise his batting profile.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Coulombe - Snags win Monday Coulombe (1-0) struck out one and hit a batter over 1.1 scoreless and hitless innings to earn the win Monday over the Rangers.

Impact Coulombe relieved Kyle Bradish (foot) after the latter was injured in the second inning. Despite Tyler Wells throwing five no-hit innings, it was Coulombe who was awarded the win in his second game as an Oriole. The southpaw has two strikeouts and two hit batsmen without allowing a hit or a walk over 2.1 innings this season. He's expected to continue serving in a low-leverage role.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles meet the Rangers with 1-0 series lead

The Baltimore Orioles meet the Texas Rangers with a 1-0 series lead

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

O's need 'pen early? Wells offers to skip start ARLINGTON -- For the first inning on Monday, Tyler Wells sat in the third-base dugout at Globe Life Field, taking in the series opener again...

APRIL 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Orioles blank Rangers behind combined one-hitter Gunnar Henderson and Jorge Mateo delivered solo home runs, four pitchers combined to throw a one-hitter and the Baltimore Orioles picked up...

APRIL 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Orioles blank Rangers behind combined one-hitter Gunnar Henderson and Jorge Mateo delivered solo home runs, four pitchers combined to throw a one-hitter and the Baltimore Orioles picked up...

APRIL 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Injury Update on Rangers Outfielder Josh Smith Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Smith was taken to a local hospital after being hit by a pitch in a loss to the Baltimore Orioles.

APRIL 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gunnar Henderson - Goes deep in win Henderson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's win against Texas.

Impact The star rookie's solo shot in the fourth inning against Jon Gray proved to be the only offense the Orioles needed. Henderson snapped an 0-for-8 skid to begin his 2023 campaign with Monday's multi-hit performance. He also struck out twice, bringing his season K:BB to 6:6.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Félix Bautista - Notches second save Bautista struck out two batters and earned a save with a perfect inning against Texas on Monday.

Impact Bautista slammed the door about as fast as possible, needing just seven pitches to finish off the 2-0 victory. He's already picked up two saves this season with a blown chance sandwiched in between. After taking a loss Saturday against Boston, he was thrown right back into the ninth-inning role Monday. Bautista threw three splitters against the Rangers and each one forced a swinging strike.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Wells - Fires five no-hit frames Wells struck out two batters over five no-hit innings during Monday's win over Texas. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact After Kyle Bradish (foot) left in the second inning, Wells ended up covering most of the innings in Baltimore's combined one-hitter. Wells allowed just one baserunner and never faced any trouble in his first outing of the year. He needed just 47 pitches (33 strikes) to cruise through his five frames.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles one-hit Rangers, 2-0, as Kyle Bradish leaves with injury, Tyler Wells steps up When starting pitcher Kyle Bradish exited in the second inning after taking a line drive to his right foot, it appeared as if the fatigued O...

APRIL 4, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Orioles RHP Kyle Bradish exits after being hit by comebacker Baltimore Orioles starter Kyle Bradish took a 104 mph comebacker off his right foot in the second inning, ending his night early in a road s...

APRIL 4, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Rangers Lose Josh Smith, Fall to Orioles The Texas Rangers had their three-game winning streak to open the season snapped by the Baltimore Orioles at Globe Life Field.

APRIL 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Josh Smith gets hit in face as Rangers lose 2-0 to Orioles

Rangers outfielder Josh Smith was taken to a hospital after he was hit in the face by a pitch in the third inning of a 2-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish exits game vs. Rangers in 2nd inning; X-ray on right foot negative Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish exited Monday’ s game against the Texas Rangers early after taking a line drive off his right foot. Th...

APRIL 4, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Watch: Rangers OF Josh Smith Taken to Hospital After Being Hit by Pitch Texas Rangers left fielder Josh Smith took a pitch to the face in the third inning of Monday night’s series opener against the Baltimore Ori...

APRIL 4, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kyle Bradish - Suffers foot contusion Bradish left Monday's game against the Rangers with a right foot contusion, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. Preliminary X-rays were negative for a fracture and he will unde...

Impact It's unfortunate because Bradish was off to a great start with a couple strikeouts over 1.2 scoreless frames before taking a 104-mph comebacker off his foot. We should learn in the coming days whether he will be able to make his scheduled start this weekend against the Yankees.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers outfielder Josh Smith exits game vs. Orioles after being hit in face by pitch ARLINGTON — Texas Rangers left fielder Josh Smith exited Monday’s game versus the Baltimore Orioles after he was hit in the face with a pitc...

APRIL 4, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Watch: Bradish Exits Rangers Game After Drilled by Liner Baltimore Orioles starter Kyle Bradish left Monday night’s game after taking a liner to his right foot off the bat of Texas Rangers catcher...

APRIL 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dan Connolly: Orioles RH starter Kyle Bradish left Monday's... - The Athletic Orioles RH starter Kyle Bradish left Monday's game in Texas after being hit in the leg by a comeback liner off the bat of Jonah Heim. Bradis...

APRIL 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rangers' Smith goes to hospital after hit in face with pitch

Texas outfielder Josh Smith was taken to a hospital after being hit in his face by a pitch in the Rangers’ game against the Baltimore Orioles

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish exits game vs. Rangers in 2nd inning after taking line drive to right leg Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish exited Monday’ s game against the Texas Rangers early after taking a line drive off his right leg. The...

APRIL 4, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish exits game vs. Rangers in 2nd inning after taking line drive to right leg Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish exited Monday’ s game against the Texas Rangers early after taking a line drive off his right leg. The...

APRIL 4, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Kyle Bradish - Leaves after being hit in leg Bradish has left Monday's start against the Rangers after being hit in his right leg by a comebacker in the second inning, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bradish took a 104 mph liner off his right leg and was unable to continue after attempting a warmup pitch shortly after. The right-hander went 1.2 innings without allowing a run while picking up two strikeouts before exiting. For now, Bradish should be considered day-to-day.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE