Examining the Chris Davis situation Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is choosing between Renato Núñez, Pat Valaika and Ryan Mountcastle for the starts at first base as the final days tick down on the 2020 season. Núñez and Valaika more out of necessity this summer, Mountcastle as a way to get him comfortable again at the position and fit four outfielders in the lineup. Who’s on first in 2021? Mountcastle is ... read more

Akin overpowers Braves for five innings in 5-1 win (updated) Keegan Akin made it out of the first inning tonight, a relatively modest accomplishment except he couldn’t do it in his last start. And he’s young and inexperienced and therefore unpredictable. He had plenty of help while making that early exit. He had a short memory tonight. Akin’s outing was more important than the game result in the grand rebuild scheme, but the Orioles got ... read more

Lineups and notes on rotation, Armstrong, offense and more Ryan Mountcastle is back in left field tonight as the Orioles continue their series against the Braves at Camden Yards. Mountcastle made his first start at first base last night in a 5-1 loss. Pat Valaika is playing first base, Andrew Velazquez is at second base and Hanser Alberto has moved to third. Austin Hays is in center field instead of Cedric Mullins. José Iglesias ... read more

Information on Orioles spring report dates and exhibition schedule With the uncertainty of the 2021 season swirling in the air, Major League Baseball nonetheless has released the spring training schedule in hopes of a return to baseball normalcy. Orioles pitchers and catchers will report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex on Feb. 16, with position players set to arrive by Feb. 21. The first full-squad workout will be held the following day. The first ... read more

Leftovers for breakfast Not only are the Orioles becoming much deeper in outfielders, they also can brag about the draft-and-develop process in the organization. Last night’s game again offered a homegrown alignment of Austin Hays in left field, Cedric Mullins in center and DJ Stewart in right. Ryan Mountcastle played first base, but has been the starting left fielder since his promotion. Trey Mancini will return next season. ... read more

Orioles’ bats return to mute mode in 5-1 loss (updated) The latest snapshot of a weird and unprecedented 2020 season came this afternoon before batting practice, when the Orioles gathered in right field in their home white uniforms for the annual team photo. Everyone wearing masks and lined up in rows with the proper spacing between bodies. Just another day at the ballpark for the Orioles, who are down to their last 12 games of ... read more

Hyde on Mullins’ defense, Mountcastle at first base and more Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is hitting the campaign trail. He wants center fielder Cedric Mullins to receive votes for a Gold Glove in the American League. Mullins made another diving catch last night to record the final out in a 14-1 win over the Braves. He raced back to the warning track earlier to haul in a drive and prevent a run from scoring. His ... read more