COLE IRVIN NEWS

Orioles bring 2-1 series lead over Yankees into game 4

The Baltimore Orioles lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the New York Yankees

MAY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cole Irvin dominates former club, Orioles hit 3 homers in 7-0 win over Athletics BALTIMORE - With his place in the next few turns of the Orioles’ rotation uncertain, Cole Irvin acce...

APRIL 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cole Irvin pitches shutout as Orioles hammer Athletics Cole Irvin pitched seven shutout innings and Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle hit back-to-back solo home runs as the Baltimore Orioles d...

APRIL 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Irvin extends scoreless streak as O's blank A's BALTIMORE -- When Kyle Bradish and John Means both return to the Orioles’ rotation in the near future -- Bradish during the upcoming week an...

APRIL 27 • MLB.COM

Cole Irvin throws 7 innings of 4-hit ball and Orioles hit three homers to beat Athletics 7-0

Cole Irvin scattered four hits over seven innings, Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle homered on successive pitches and the Baltimore Orioles blanked the Oakland Athletics 7-0

APRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics bring 1-0 series lead over Orioles into game 2

The Oakland Athletics take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Baltimore Orioles

APRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cole Irvin pitches Orioles past Royals Cole Irvin took a shutout into the seventh inning as the Baltimore Orioles beat the host Kansas City Royals, 5-0, Sunday afternoon to win th...

APRIL 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg hit back-to-back homers, helping the Orioles beat the Royals 5-0

Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg hit back-to-back homers for Baltimore while Cole Irvin shut down the Royals in a 5-0 victory for the Orioles

APRIL 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals play the Orioles in series rubber match

The Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

APRIL 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cedric Mullins shines with his glove and bat as the Orioles down the Twins 7-4

Cedric Mullins saved a run with an exceptional diving catch in deep left-center, then homered and drove in three runs for the Baltimore Orioles in a 7-4 victory over the Minnesota...

APRIL 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles open 3-game series at home against the Twins

The Baltimore Orioles host the Minnesota Twins to begin a three-game series

APRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox meet in game 2 of series

The Baltimore Orioles lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Boston Red Sox

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles play the Royals leading series 1-0

The Baltimore Orioles bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Kansas City Royals

APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to open in rotation Irvin will begin 2024 as the Orioles' fifth starter, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Experience wins out here, as Irvin's 7.30 ERA over 12.1 innings across four Grapefruit League starts probably didn't merit a rotation spot. His starting role is tenuous at best -- Kyle Bradish (elbow) and John Means (elbow) will miss some time to begin the season, but Irvin is likely to head to the bullpen or Triple-A Norfolk once one of those pitchers is ready to debut.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids arbitration with Orioles Irvin signed a one-year deal with the Orioles on Thursday to avoid arbitration.

Impact Irvin had an underwhelming 2023 season, during which his role fluctuated between starting and relief. He also spent a considerable amount of time at Triple-A Norfolk, and he'll likely have to earn a roster spot with Baltimore by performing well in spring training heading into the 2024 campaign.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors Irvin was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.

Impact He takes the place of Bruce Zimmermann in the bullpen on the final day of the season, and could be used as a long man after the Orioles pull Sunday's starter Kyle Bradish. Irvin posted an 11.05 ERA and 2.59 WHIP in 7.1 innings in his two most recent appearances at Triple-A.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Irvin was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

Impact Irvin didn't give up an earned run in three appearances since being shifted to the bullpen. He was needed for two innings in Tuesday's loss to the Cardinals, though, so he's being replaced by a fresh arm.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Relegated to bullpen Irvin will serve as a multi-inning reliever out of Baltimore's bullpen going forward, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact As the Orioles shift to a five-man rotation, Irvin will end up as the odd man out after accumulating a 4.91 ERA and 1.38 WHIP through 69.2 innings on the year. Given his relatively poor performance and the impending return of John Means (elbow), Irvin likely won't make it back into the rotation before the end of the season.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes fourth loss Irvin (1-4) allowed four runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out four over 5.2 innings, taking the loss versus the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Impact Irvin put together a pair of solid starts right after the Orioles moved to a six-man rotation, but he's given up four runs in each of his last two outings. The southpaw was tagged for two-run home runs by Lourdes Gurriel and Christian Walker. Irvin is at a 4.91 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 62:21 K:BB through 69.2 innings over 20 appearances (12 starts) this year. With John Means (elbow) nearing a return to the major-league roster, Irvin's time as a starter for the Orioles could again be coming to a close.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows four runs in no decision Irvin did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing four runs on six hits and one walk over six innings against Colorado. He struck out five.

Impact This marked Irvin's third start since being relegated to the bullpen following the All-Star break and it was his least effective effort. After allowing just one run in 10 innings during his previous two starts, Irvin allowed four earned runs, capped by a two-run fifth-inning home run by Ezequiel Tovar that gave the Rockies a 4-2 lead and left Irvin on the hook for the loss. The Orioles rallied late to allow Irvin to escape with a no-decision. Irvin holds a 4.78 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP and 58 strikeouts in 64 innings, which he'll take with him into his next start, penciled in to take place next Wednesday in an afternoon tilt against the White Sox.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steady versus former team Irvin allowed a run on four hits and a walk while striking out three over five innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Saturday.

Impact Irvin's lone mistake was the first of Aledmys Diaz's two solo home runs in the contest. Beyond that, it was a successful return to Oakland for Irvin, who pitched with the Athletics in 2021 and 2022. He's given up just two runs (one earned) over 14 innings spanning five appearances in August. The southpaw's 4.66 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 53:19 K:BB through 58 innings overall are nothing special, but he's been solid with one run allowed over 10 innings across his two starts since joining Baltimore's six-man rotation. He's tentatively lined up for a home start versus the Rockies next weekend.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in return to rotation Irvin allowed two hits and a walk while striking out six over five shutout innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Saturday.

Impact Irvin was solid in his first start since the All-Star break. The southpaw threw 52 of 67 pitches for strikes and went toe-to-toe with Mariners starter George Kirby over the first five frames, while the Orioles' bullpen held on the rest of the way. Irvin is at a 4.92 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 50:18 K:BB through 53 innings over 17 appearances (nine starts) this year. With Baltimore moving to a six-man rotation for a while, it's safe to assume Irvin will get another start, tentatively set for a favorable road matchup versus his former team, the Athletics, next weekend.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Here's why the Orioles are likely moving to a six-man starting rotation | ANALYSIS Cole Irvin, who's been mostly working in long relief in the Orioles' bullpen, is expected to start Saturday's game at Seattle, which could b...

AUGUST 11, 2023 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

In line to start Saturday Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Thursday that Irvin is "probable" to start Saturday in Seattle as the team moves to a six-man rotation, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun re...

Impact The O's have lots of young arms in their rotation, so going to a six-man setup allows the club to ease their foot off the gas a bit with workloads. Irvin isn't guaranteed to be the sixth man for long, as Tyler Wells is slated to start for Double-A Bowie on Saturday and the hope is that he'll be ready to rejoin Baltimore's rotation at some point.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to bullpen Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Irvin will move to the bullpen with Grayson Rodriguez set to rejoin the rotation Monday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Irvin pitched to a 2.92 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over six outings between June 10 and July 7, working as a starter in five of those appearances. Despite the strong results, the Orioles want to give their top pitching prospect another chance to prove himself, so Irvin is now expected to serve as a multi-inning relief option. The southpaw could still rejoin the rotation later if injuries or poor performance arise.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE