SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • PINSTRIPEALLEY.COM
JOHN MEANS #47 - PITCHER - BALTIMORE ORIOLES
2-0 W-L •
0.87 WHIP •
2.61 ERA
2-0 W-L
0.87 WHIP
2.61 ERA
New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles: J.A. Happ vs. John Means The Yanks look to sweep the O’s and claim their fifth win in a row as they embark on the season’s final two weeks
Orioles take 4-game losing streak into matchup with Yankees
Baltimore heads into the matchup against New York in a rut, losers of four straightSEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Giants-Padres slated to resume after COVID PPDs
The Giants and Padres are scheduled to play the finale of a three-game series even after the first two games were postponed when a member of San Francisco’s organization tested pos...SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Baltimore Orioles: John Means is back at the most perfect time Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means is starting to look like himself again. Don't look now (seriously, if you're a fan of the New...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
Earns first win Means (1-3) allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk while striking out five across six innings Tuesday against the Mets.
Impact Means started against the Mets for the second time in as many outings and delivered a strong effort. He generated nine groundball outs and also induced 15 swinging strikes across 97 total pitches. Tuesday's effort was his longest of the season and the first time he's managed to complete six innings. He'll look to keep things going his next turn through the rotation, currently projected to come Sunday at the Yankees.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles hit four homers, beat Mets 11-2
Rookie Ryan Mountcastle hit a two-run homer and Rio Ruiz added a three-run shot and the Baltimore Orioles hit four homers and cruised to an 11-2 victory over the New York MetsSEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers snap 6-game losing streak, beat Angels 7-1
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Baltimore's Iglesias puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Mets
Iglesias takes a 12-game hit streak into matchup with MetsSEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kremer stymies Yankees in MLB debut for Orioles in 5-1 win
Dean Kremer allowed one hit over six innings in his major league debut, DJ Stewart homered off Masahiro Tanaka and the Baltimore Orioles beat the skidding New York Yankees 5-1SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Baltimore Orioles John Means Earns Loss in a Sophomore Slump With injuries piling up and pitching having issues, the Baltimore Orioles greatly need this day off to recoup and regather. After an unfortu...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM
Struggles versus Mets Means (0-3) took the loss Wednesday against the Mets after surrendering four runs on eight hits with one strikeout and one walk over 5.1 innings.
Impact Manager Brandon Hyde indicated the left-hander is no longer facing any workload restrictions, but he still finished the day at 81 pitches as he was removed after serving up a homer to Pete Alonso during the sixth inning. Means hasn't been able to find his groove this season with an 8.10 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB over 20 innings, and he's set to have another chance versus the Mets next week.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Reins off, Means still looking for consistency The look on John Means’ face said it all. Glove out and head cocked to the side, Means tried to avoid looking over his shoulder as he summon...
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • MLB.COM
Restrictions lifted for Wednesday Orioles manager Brandon Hyde suggested Means wouldn't face any limitations with his pitch count in Wednesday's start against the Mets, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact When Means left the team for about two weeks in the first half of August, the Orioles deliberately eased him back in with limited workloads in his first three turns through the rotation following his activation. He pushed up to 75 pitches (and four innings) in his most recent start Aug. 28, so he should be ready to handle a normal starter's workload Wednesday and in any subsequent outings.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mets look to stop 5-game losing streak against Orioles
New York heads into the matchup against Baltimore in a rut, losers of five straightSEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Núñez hits 2 HRs to carry Orioles past skidding Mets 9-5
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Pitching-desperate Braves acquire LH Milone from Orioles
Desperate for starting pitching as they pursue a third straight NL East title, the Atlanta Braves have acquired left-hander Tommy Milone from the Baltimore Orioles for two players...AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allows two runs Friday Means allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three over four innings in Friday's loss to the Blue Jays. He didn't factor into the decision.
Impact Means started Friday after his scheduled start was postponed Thursday, and he began the game with three scoreless innings. However, he allowed two home runs in the fourth inning. He was in line for the loss when he left the game, but Means was able to settle for a no-decision in the end. The southpaw hasn't been particularly sharp this season as he's posted an 8.59 ERA over 14.2 innings during five starts. He'll look to right the ship at home Wednesday against the Mets.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Grichuk homers in 10th as Blue Jays beat Orioles 5-4
Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning, lifting the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore OriolesAUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Friday Means will start Friday against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact As expected, he will take his normal turn in the rotation after his scheduled start Thursday was postponed. Both Means and Jays starter Hyun Jin Ryu will be pitching on an extra day of rest.
AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Start vs. Rays postponed Means' scheduled start Thursday against the Rays was postponed.
Impact The two teams opted not to take the field in protest following the recent police shooting of Jacob Blake. It remains to be seen when the game will be made up or whether the Orioles will adjust their starting rotation.
AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gives up two long balls in short start Means (0-2) allowed three runs on four hits (two home runs) while striking out two batters in three innings as he was handed the loss Friday.
Impact It's been a rough first couple of outings for Means who still hasn't really found his groove just yet after posting a 3.60 ERA across 155 innings in 2019. The southpaw gave up a solo shot to Xander Bogaerts to open up the second frame and followed that up by gifting J.D. Martinez a two-run shot to center in the third. Means has now given up 12 runs in 10.2 innings this season and isn't racking up many strikeouts to help his case. He figures to take the mound Thursday in a clash with the red-hot Tampa Bay Rays.
AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox beat Orioles 8-5 for season-high third straight win
Xander Bogaerts and JAUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boston to visit Baltimore
The Baltimore Orioles play the Boston Red SoxAUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Sox hand Orioles 5th straight loss 7-1 behind Eovaldi
Nathan Eovaldi allowed five hits over seven innings, Xander Bogaerts and Mitch Moreland homered and the Boston Red Sox beat Baltimore 7-1 Thursday to extend the Orioles’ losing str...AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Short start after layoff Means allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while failing to record a strikeout over two-thirds of an inning in Sunday's loss to the Nationals. He didn't factor into the dec...
Impact Means had a long layoff since he had to clear intake testing following his stay on the bereavement list, so he was reportedly only cleared for two innings of work Sunday. However, he was roughed up in the first inning, resulting in the shortest start of his career. After the game, manager Brandon Hyde said that the team will build Means up slowly, and it's possible that he could continue to piggyback with Jorge Lopez in the near future, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. His next time on the mound should come at home Friday against the Red Sox.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
