CEDRIC MULLINS NEWS

Homers twice, steals base in win Mullins went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, a stolen base and a walk in Tuesday's 5-3 win against the Red Sox.

Impact The Orioles center fielder opened the game's scoring when he cracked a 334-foot solo shot to right around Pesky's Pole in the first inning. Mullins then returned to slug another homer, this one going 407 feet and being of the two-run variety, off starting pitcher Kutter Crawford in his next at-bat. Mullins has caught fire in September, as he's hitting .400 (12-for-30) with four homers, two steals, seven runs scored and nine RBI across nine games so far this month.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Mullins hits 2 HRs, drives in 3 and the Orioles beat the Red Sox 5-3

Cedric Mullins hit two homers and drove in three runs, Albert Suárez gave up one run and struck out a career-best eight over six innings and the Baltimore Orioles held off the Bost...

SEPTEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moving up to two hole Monday Mullins will start in center field and bat second in Monday's game in Boston, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mullins hadn't previously batted higher than fifth all season and that came back in April. The center fielder is 10-for-24 with a couple home runs so far in September and the Orioles want to see if he can spark them from higher in the batting order with his hot bat. Typical No. 2 hitter Adley Rutschman will hit fifth Monday.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox start 3-game series with the Orioles

The Boston Red Sox host the Baltimore Orioles to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides lone run in loss Mullins went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-1 loss to the Rays.

Impact Mullins remains dialed in at the plate -- he's 10-for-24 (.417) over his last eight games, adding two homers, six RBI and two stolen bases in that span. His long ball Saturday was the Orioles' lone extra-base hit in the contest. The outfielder is up to a .232/.301/.405 slash line with 15 homers, 47 RBI, 59 runs scored and 26 steals through 130 contests. His OPS is over .700 for the first time since April 30.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Gets aboard three times in loss Mullins went 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-1 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Mullins has gone 9-for-21 (.429) with two steals, a home run and five RBI during his six-game hitting streak. The outfielder has stolen seven bases over his last 18 games, giving him 26 thefts on the year and putting him within striking distance of his third 30-steal campaign in four years. He's added a .231/.298/.398 slash line with 14 home runs, 46 RBI and 58 runs scored through 128 contests, but he's trending in the right direction after serving as a platoon player for much of the year.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits, homer Mullins went 3-for-6 with a two-run home run, an RBI double and two additional runs scored during Monday's 13-3 win over the White Sox.

Impact Mullins belted his 14th home run of the season Monday, tagging Touki Toussaint for a two-run shot in the eighth inning. The performance marked Mullins' first three-hit game since June 27 (52 games). He's slashing .227/.292/.397 in 413 plate appearances in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Henderson's 34th HR sparks Orioles to 13-3 win, dropping White Sox to 31-108 with 11th loss in row

Gunnar Henderson tied a franchise record for shortstops with his 34th home run, and the Baltimore Orioles extended Chicago’s losing streak to 11 with a 13-3 rout of the White Sox

SEPTEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches 25-steal mark Mullins went 1-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Rockies.

Impact Mullins hit just .226 over his last 14 games in August, but he was able to swipe six bases in that span, in part thanks to an 8:5 BB:K. The outfielder reached the 25-steal mark for the third time in the last four years, and he could get to 30 again if he remains productive on the basepaths in September. Overall, Mullins is slashing .222/.290/.386 with 13 home runs, 41 RBI, 54 runs scored, 14 doubles and three triples over 399 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 25-steal mark Mullins went 1-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Rockies.

Impact Mullins hit just .226 over his last 14 games in August, but he was able to swipe six bases in that span, in part thanks to an 8:5 BB:K. The outfielder reached the 25-steal mark for the third time in the last four years, and he could get to 30 again if he remains productive on the basepaths in September. Overall, Mullins is slashing .222/.290/.386 with 13 home runs, 41 RBI, 54 runs scored, 14 doubles and three triples over 399 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against southpaw Mullins is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Mullins will yield to Colton Cowser in center field Friday as Colorado trots out left-hander Austin Gomber. Mullins is hitless in his last 13 at-bats but has scored twice and stolen a base during that stretch.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Logs steal in loss Mullins went 0-for-2 with a walk, a hit-by-pitch, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Mullins has gone 0-for-10 since he returned from a quadriceps injury that cost him two games. While his bat remains cold, it's a good sign he was able to make an impact on the basepaths when given a chance. Mullins has five steals over his last 12 games and 24 steals on 29 attempts this year. He's added a .219/.284/.385 slash line with 13 home runs, 41 RBI, 54 runs scored, 14 doubles and three triples across 393 plate appearances.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Tuesday Mullins (quadriceps) is starting in center field and batting seventh Tuesday against the Dodgers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The 29-year-old sat out the past two games after being lifted from Friday's contest due to quadriceps tightness, but he'll rejoin the lineup following Monday's team off day. Mullins has a .217/.321/.370 slash line with two homers and four steals through 20 games in August.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Takes batting practice Sunday Mullins (quadriceps) took part in the Orioles' batting practice ahead of their matchup with the Astros on Sunday, Taylor Lyons of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Mullins was ruled out of the lineup for the second game in a row due to a quadriceps injury he suffered Friday, but his participation in batting practice is a positive sign. Baltimore has a day off Monday before they'll launch a three-game series on the road against the Dodgers on Tuesday and Mullins can be considered day-to-day for the time being.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining on bench Sunday Mullins (quadriceps) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Mullins made an early exit from Friday's contest due to quadriceps tightness and will sit Sunday for the second consecutive game. Colton Cowser will shift to center field while Austin Slater receives a start in left in the series finale.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting down Saturday Mullins (quad) isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Saturday's game versus Houston.

Impact Left quadricep tightness forced Mullins to make an early exit from Friday's game, and he'll take at least one day to recover. In the meantime, Austin Slater, Colton Cowser and Anthony Santander will serve as Baltimore's outfield trio.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Makes early exit Friday Mullins was removed from Friday's game against the Astros with an apparent injury, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact No reason has been given yet for Mullins' removal in the fifth inning, but the Orioles should offer some clarification in the near future. Austin Slater, who entered the game as Mullins' replacement, could receive increased playing time in the outfield if the 29-year-old is forced to miss any amount of games.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against left-hander Mullins is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact With left-hander Sean Manaea on the hill for the Mets, the left-handed hitting Mullins will grab a seat. Colton Cowser will occupy center field and Austin Slater will play left for the Orioles.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against southpaw Mullins is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Mullins will hit the bench for the second straight game since the Mets are sending out another left-handed starter (Jose Quintana) on Tuesday. Colton Cowser will shift to center field while Austin Slater receives a start in left.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not facing lefty Mullins is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

Impact The lefty-hitting Mullins will take a seat Monday with southpaw David Peterson on the bump for the Metropolitans. In his place, Colton Cowser will bat seventh and play center field.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Notches another steal in win Mullins went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Mullins has been more active on the basepaths with three steals over his last four games. It helps that the outfielder has gone 8-for-27 (.296) across his last 10 contests, which is one of his better stretches this season. For the year, he's at a .224/.283/.397 slash line with 22 steals, 13 home runs, 41 RBI and 51 runs scored over 373 plate appearances. He remains limited to a strong-side platoon role in center field, with Colton Cowser often shifting over from left when the Orioles face a southpaw.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, swipes 20th bag in win Mullins went 1-for-2 with a solo homer and a stolen base in Thursday's win over Boston while also being hit by a pitch.

Impact Mullins was hit by a pitch in his first trip to the plate and came back with a vengeance the next time around, smacking a leadoff home run on a hanging slider from Nick Pivetta to give Baltimore a 3-1 lead. It marked the 13th long ball on the season for the outfielder and his second this month, where he's still batting just .194 (6-for-31) with three RBI and five runs scored. Mullins also swiped his 20th bag in the contest and has now hit safely in each of his last three starts.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Eflin improves to 4-0 with Baltimore, pitches the Orioles past the Red Sox, 5-1

Zach Eflin pitched six impressive innings to improve to 4-0 since joining the Orioles, and Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins homered in Baltimore’s 5-1 victory over the Boston Re...

AUGUST 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting versus lefty Mullins is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact The left-handed hitting Mullins will begin this one on the bench as the Nationals send lefty DJ Herz to the hill. Colton Cowser will patrol center field for the Orioles.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench Sunday Mullins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact Though he's back on the bench Sunday with southpaw Jeffrey Springs starting for the Rays, the lefty-hitting Mullins has recaptured some playing time against righties of late. Mullins started in each of the Orioles' last three matchups with right-handers, going 3-for-12 with a home run and a double. Meanwhile, Eloy Jimenez was out of the lineup for two of those contests and may be moving back into more of a short-side platoon role.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE