Jack Gibbons

3 weeks ago | baltimorebaseball.com | Jack Gibbons

SCROLL DOWN TO READ ARTICLE BALTIMORE — What happened? On Boston’s offday on Tuesday, the Red Sox signed ace Garrett Crochet to a six-year, $170 million extension. On Wednesday night against the Orioles, the 25-year-old left-hander made it look like a bargain. Crochet pitched eight shutout innings, striking out eight and allowing the Orioles’ leadoff hitter to reach just once, in the eighth, in a 3-0 win before an announced crowd of 18,146 at chilly Camden Yards.

Sep 25, 2024 | baltimorebaseball.com | Jack Gibbons

There was one play Tuesday night that was a turning point, not just for the outcome of the Orioles’ game against the Yankees but possibly for the Orioles’ confidence in the playoffs. It occurred in the bottom of the seventh, with the Orioles trying to hold off a Yankees rally. The Yankees had reduced the Orioles’ 4-1 lead to 4-2 on a couple of soft hits and a ground-rule double by Gleyber Torres.

Sep 9, 2024 | baltimorebaseball.com | Jack Gibbons

SCROLL DOWN TO READ ARTICLEPeter Schmuck and I share the same birthday, time together at The Sun, and a longtime friendship. Our opinions can differ, though. Like when it comes to the Orioles. Peter predicts their “laggard offense” will come to life when they see Boston’s Green Monster and the Red Sox pitchers. I hope he’s right, but the issues seem more deep-rooted. In Sunday’s shutout loss to Tampa Bay, shortstop Gunnar Henderson had three hits and centerfielder Cedric Mullins had two.

Aug 17, 2024 | baltimorebaseball.com | Jack Gibbons

SCROLL DOWN TO READ ARTICLEAunt Barbara is 92 years old and as passionate as ever about her Orioles. After a week at the Outer Banks, where she kept up with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she was upset with manager Brandon Hyde for removing Albert Suárez with nobody on base and two outs in the seventh inning against Tampa Bay. The Orioles were clinging to a one-run lead, and relievers Cionel Pérez and Craig Kimbrel couldn’t preserve it in a 2-1 loss.

Jul 25, 2024 | baltimorebaseball.com | Jack Gibbons

If there is such a thing as a frustrating win, the Orioles delivered it in their 7-6, 10-inning victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday that prevented a sweep and ended a three-game losing streak. The Orioles were up 6-0 in the fourth, 6-1 in the eighth and 6-3 in the ninth before the Marlins forced overtime by scoring three runs against closer Craig Kimbrel, who lacked control and was further hurt by an error by shortstop Gunnar Henderson.