Andy Kostka
Orioles Beat Writer at The Baltimore Banner
Orioles for The Baltimore Banner | @dbksports grad | described as “dogged (and dog-loving)” | Adopt, don’t shop
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6 days ago |
thebaltimorebanner.com | Andy Kostka
MINNEAPOLIS — As clubhouse attendants filled large duffel bags with laundry that will be done in Anaheim, after a cross-country flight, the edges of the visiting clubhouse were filled with somber looks. In one corner sat five veteran players: Ramón Laureano, Cedric Mullins, Ryan O’Hearn, Zach Eflin and Kyle Gibson. Their heads were huddled in discussion. One beer was visible, a needed lozenge to wash down a pitiful series sweep at the hands of the Minnesota Twins. “None of us are enjoying losing.
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6 days ago |
thebaltimorebanner.com | Andy Kostka
MINNEAPOLIS — The Orioles had all the chances in the world to make this a blowout, to salvage at least one game from a dismal series against the Minnesota Twins. They had runners in scoring position in the second inning, third inning, fourth inning, fifth inning and sixth inning. More often than not, they wasted those opportunities.
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1 week ago |
thebaltimorebanner.com | Andy Kostka
MINNEAPOLIS — In quick succession, Danny Coulombe set the top of Baltimore’s lineup down in order Tuesday night. The left-handed reliever struck out Cedric Mullins and Gunnar Henderson, then retired Adley Rutschman by forcing a ground ball. The next night, Coulombe entered in a one-run game with runners on the corners. He struck out Mullins again to end the threat.
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1 week ago |
thebaltimorebanner.com | Andy Kostka
MINNEAPOLIS — If it was a dartboard, it would’ve been a bull’s-eye. But this was not darts. It was a strike zone, and the hanging curveball that fluttered right down the middle never stood a chance against Byron Buxton. For Charlie Morton, that one pitch in the wrong location has been a common theme this season.
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1 week ago |
thebaltimorebanner.com | Andy Kostka
MINNEAPOLIS — The Orioles, owners of MLB’s third-worst starting pitching ERA entering Wednesday, are soon to receive a boost to their pitching staff when right-hander Zach Eflin returns this weekend. Eflin, who has missed a month due to a strained right lat muscle, is scheduled to pitch against the Los Angeles Angels, manager Brandon Hyde said. The specific day is to be determined. Hyde also said he expects outfielder Tyler O’Neill (neck inflammation) to join the Orioles in Anaheim.
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