BALTIMORE ORIOLES NEWS

Ryan Mountcastle - Crushes pair of homers Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Wednesday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Mountcastle played a key role in the Orioles' comeback push, hitting a solo shot in the seventh inning and a game-tying two-run blast in the eighth. The 25-year-old has found his power in June, crushing four homers in his last four games. For the season, he's up to 12 long balls, 33 RBI, 27 runs scored, two stolen bases, 10 doubles and a .267/.305/.490 slash line through 52 contests. Seven of his last nine hits have gone for extra bases.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Félix Bautista - Allows walkoff hit Bautista (2-2) took the loss Wednesday versus the Blue Jays. He allowed an unearned run on one hit without recording an out.

Impact Bautista entered with the game tied at 6-6 in the bottom of the 10th inning and gave up an RBI single to Vladimir Guerrero on just his second pitch. This ended an 11-inning scoreless streak for Bautista, though he still hasn't allowed an earned run since May 16. The hard-throwing 26-year-old owns a 1.73 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 26:10 K:BB while adding two saves and seven holds through 26 innings this season.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bruce Zimmermann - Crushed again Wednesday Zimmermann allowed six runs on 11 hits and struck out two in 4.2 innings, taking a no-decision versus the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Impact Zimmermann allowed double-digit hits for the third straight game, and he's given up at least four runs in each of his last six starts. He was spared the loss this time, as the Orioles' offense covered the deficit before losing in the 10th inning. The southpaw's wretched run has inflated his ratios to a 5.94 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 46:11 K:BB across 66.2 innings in 13 starts. He's projected for a home start versus the Nationals next week.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles erase 5-run deficit behind Ryan Mountcastle's two homers before falling to Blue Jays, 7-6, in 10 innings Ryan Mountcastle continued to dominate Blue Jays pitching with two home runs and Adley Rutschman delivered the first homer of his major leag...

JUNE 16, 2022 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Guerrero homers, hits winning single in 10th, Jays top O's

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 16th homer, then singled home the winning run in the 10th inning that lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the Baltimore Orioles 7-6

JUNE 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles vs. Blue Jays, June 15, 2022 | PHOTOS The Baltimore Orioles play the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada.

JUNE 16, 2022 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Rutschman breaks through for 1st MLB HR TORONTO -- Patience has been key in Adley Rutschman’s ascent to the Majors, but it played no part in baseball’s No. 1 prospect collecting ho...

JUNE 16, 2022 • MLB.COM

Orioles release statement from Georgia Angelos rebuking suit

The Baltimore Orioles released a statement from Georgia Kousouris Angelos sternly rebuking the lawsuit that named both her and Orioles CEO John Angelos as defendants last week

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

If 'We Own This City' was any indication, Baltimoreans still very much love the Orioles Relocating the iconic franchise would be an unnecessary blow to the city — and baseball

JUNE 15, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM

Trey Mancini - Eyeing Friday return Mancini said Wednesday that the inflammation has subsided in his right hand and noted that he believes he's two or three days away from rejoining the Baltimore lineup, Roch Kubatko...

Impact Mancini will miss a second straight contest Wednesday in Toronto, but he has some optimism that he might be available as a pinch-hitting option off the bench for Thursday's series finale if he continues to show more improvement overnight. The 30-year-old is targeting Friday's game against the Rays for his return to the starting nine, but the Orioles could still choose to play it safe with Mancini if he's still experiencing some swelling by then.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Krehbiel - Turns in another side session Krehbiel (shoulder) threw his second bullpen session of the week Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact After tossing a 15-pitch side session Monday that consisted entirely of fastballs, Krehbiel will incorporate his full arsenal into Wednesday's workout. The right-handed reliever believes he'll be ready to return from the 15-day injured list Saturday when first eligible.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ramón Urías - Progressing slowly in recovery Urias (oblique) said Wednesday that his recovery process is "going slow," Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Urias landed on the injured list with a left oblique strain Saturday and hasn't made significant process in his recovery yet. Although his rehab process isn't going as quickly as he had hoped, the 28-year-old said Wednesday that he doesn't expect to be sidelined too long. Tyler Nevin has served as Baltimore's primary third baseman in Urias' absence.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Mancini - Not starting Wednesday Mancini (hand) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Toronto, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Mancini is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game due to a right hand injury, but he recently underwent X-rays that came back negative and doesn't expect to require a trip to the injured list. Cedric Mullins will serve as the designated hitter while Ryan McKenna enters the lineup in center field Wednesday.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wife of Orioles owner Peter Angelos says she has 'full faith' in son John Angelos as head of the team Casting her support to one son over the other, Georgia Kousouris Angelos says she supports John Angelos as the head of the Orioles, whose co...

JUNE 15, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Wednesday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Claimed INF Jonathan Arauz off waivers from Boston and optioned him to No...

JUNE 15, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Zac Lowther - Loses 40-man spot The Orioles designated Lowther for assignment Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for infielder Jonathan Arauz, whom the Orioles claimed off waivers from the Red Sox on Wednesday. Lowther was optioned to Norfolk on June 1, one day after he gave up six runs (five earned) across 5.1 innings of long relief in his lone appearance of the season with the big club.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Araúz - Claimed by Baltimore Arauz was claimed off waivers by the Orioles and optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

Impact Arauz was designated for assignment by Boston on Wednesday, but he'll land a spot on the Orioles' 40-man roster. Over 24 games at Triple-A Worcester this year, the 23-year-old hit .185 with five doubles, 11 runs, three RBI and a stolen base.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Hays - Goes yard in win Hays went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Hays restored the lead for the Orioles at 4-3 by leading off the fifth inning with a solo shot. He's gone deep three times in June while adding a .271/.300/.500 slash line, 13 RBI and six runs scored in 12 contests this month. The batting has dropped a little bit, but it's nice to see the outfielder tap into a bit more power. For the season, he's posted eight homers, 35 RBI, 29 runs, 14 doubles, a .291 batting average and an .815 OPS.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dillon Tate - Logs ninth hold Tate allowed two hits and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn a hold in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Tate is up to nine holds on the season, and he's earned three of them through five appearances in June. The right-hander worked the seventh inning Tuesday, and he's only allowed three runs (one earned) in 11 innings across his last 10 outings. Overall, the 28-year-old owns a 1.78 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 24:5 K:BB, one save and an 0-2 record through 30.1 innings as a steady high-leverage arm for the Orioles.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Mateo - Swipes two more bags Tuesday Mateo went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and two stolen bases in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact The veteran speedster ran wild in the sixth inning as he took advantage of the battery of Trevor Richards and rookie catcher Gabriel Moreno to collect his 15th and 16th steals of the year. Mateo is one behind Julio Rodriguez for the major-league lead in the category, but he's added very little fantasy value otherwise with a .214/.249/.344 slash line, four homers, 15 RBI and 18 runs through 56 games.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Mountcastle - Mashes homer No. 10 Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact His third-inning blast off Yusei Kikuchi got the Orioles on the board. Mountcastle has been annihilating the ball in June with 10 of his 12 hits (six doubles and four homers) on the month going for extra bases, and the power surge has pushed his slash line on the season to .262/.301/.460 with 10 homers and 30 RBI through 51 contests.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge López - Secures ninth save Lopez recorded his ninth save of the season in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays, striking out one over 1.2 perfect innings of relief.

Impact After Cionel Perez ran into trouble in the eighth inning and allowed Toronto to get within a run, Lopez got the call to put out the fire and tossed an efficient 17 pitches (11 strikes) to secure the save. The converted starter hasn't given up an earned run in nearly a month, and while Lopez's 0.88 ERA and 0,88 WHIP through 30.2 innings aren't supported by his 23.1 percent strikeout rate and 10.7 percent walk rate, he continues to be very effective as Baltimore's closer.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Lyles - Fans seven in Tuesday's win Lyles (4-5) picked up the win Tuesday, giving up four runs on five hits and two walks over 5.1 innings in a 6-5 victory over the Blue Jays. He struck out seven.

Impact It wasn't a particularly impressive performance from the veteran right-hander, who tossed 59 of 96 pitches for strikes before exiting, but the Baltimore offense gave him just enough run support. Lyles hasn't completed six innings in any of his last four starts, stumbling to a 7.78 ERA, 1.98 WHIP and 14:8 K:BB through 19.2 innings over that stretch, but his spot in the Orioles' rotation is secure given the club's lack of alternatives.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

For Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo, remarkable has become routine: 'Nobody else in baseball could make that play' Even to those who watch Jorge Mateo play baseball every day, what the Orioles shortstop did was the sort of mouth-gaping, voice-rasping web...

JUNE 15, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

For Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo, remarkable has become routine: 'Nobody else in baseball could make that play' Even to those who watch Jorge Mateo play baseball every day, what the Orioles shortstop did was the sort of mouth-gaping, voice-rasping web...

JUNE 15, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM