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Orioles activate Ryan Mountcastle from 10-day injured list; team will wear No. 5 patch for Brooks Robinson
The Orioles activated first baseman Ryan Mountcastle from the 10-day injured list and optioned outfielder Ryan McKenna to Triple-A Norfolk. The club will also start wearing No. 5 patches to honor late third baseman Brooks Robinson.
MASN: School of Roch Sep 26, 2023
Hyde talks about Mountcastle and Bautista
Ryan Mountcastle hit on the field today for the first time since he went on the 10-day injured list with left AC joint inflammation, making hard contact on many of his swings.Mountcastle is eligible to be reinstated on Wednesday. He’s been working out at first base.“We’ll see how that goes, see how he feels,” manager Brandon Hyde said this afternoon, before Mountcastle stepped in the cage. “There’s a chance tomorrow, but I would think if all goes well, more than likely in a couple days.”The Orioles want to see how he responds to another round of batting practice.“Hopefully...
MASN: Steve Melewski Sep 26, 2023
Familiar late-season storyline: O's players that once lost 100 or more can now win 100 games
It is a storyline that is surfacing often now in the Orioles clubhouse. There are several players in there that were on the team two years ago that lost 110 games. Now they are on a team that might win 100 games.Austin Hays, Cedric Mullins, Ryan Mountcastle, Anthony Santander, Ryan McKenna, Ramón Urías and Jorge Mateo were position players on both clubs to name several, but not every player that fits this bill.Hays played in 131 games that 2021 season and, of course, is a key part of the winning this year. Winning that will take the Orioles to the playoffs for the first time since 2016. And...
MASN: School of Roch Sep 25, 2023
McKenna hoping to join celebration later this week after missing first one
CLEVELAND – Three days after the Orioles optioned outfielder Ryan McKenna to Triple-A Norfolk, they clinched their first playoff berth since 2016 and celebrated with gusto.But without McKenna.He can work on his timing at the plate but has no control over the timing of his demotions.“Yeah, it was tough not being there with the guys, but it was also a happy moment, you know?” McKenna said, after the Orioles recalled him Wednesday and placed Ryan Mountcastle on the injured list.“Everybody worked so hard. It was a good celebration, and nothing taken away from that moment for them. And for...
MASN: School of Roch Sep 23, 2023
Orioles pregame notes on Mountcastle, Means, Cano and more
CLEVELAND – The Orioles are holding onto their optimism regarding Ryan Mountcastle’s return from the injured list.Mountcastle is performing some baseball activities to test his left shoulder and stay sharp. He’s eligible to return on Wednesday at Camden Yards.During Félix Bautista’s bullpen session yesterday, Mountcastle stood at the plate to simulate an at-bat and work on his timing. He didn’t swing the bat.Mountcastle is also taking ground balls at first base.“I think he’s going to be ready when the IL date’s up,” said manager Brandon Hyde.
MASN: School of Roch Sep 21, 2023
More of this, that and the other
HOUSTON – Had the Orioles discovered a way to more accurately predict Ryan Mountcastle’s recovery from an injury to his left shoulder, they wouldn’t have waited until yesterday to remove him from the active roster. The data would have driven them.Mountcastle kept making incremental gains in his recovery. Manager Brandon Hyde told the media on multiple occasions that the first baseman was “a little better” and might be available off the bench, at least in the field.A few attempts to hit in the cage demolished the optimism that was building.The description of left shoulder soreness...
Baltimore Sun Sep 20, 2023
Orioles place Ryan Mountcastle on 10-day IL with left shoulder injury, hope slugger returns before playoffs
Manager Brandon Hyde said before Wednesday’s series finale against the Houston Astros that Ryan Mountcastle hadn’t progressed the way the Orioles hoped, but the goal is for him to return next Wednesday ahead of the playoffs.
MASN: School of Roch Sep 20, 2023
Orioles place Mountcastle on injured list
HOUSTON – The Orioles couldn’t wait any longer on Ryan Mountcastle.The latest attempt to hit in the cage this morning didn’t show any improvement in his shoulder, and Mountcastle is going on the 10-day injured list with left AC joint inflammation.Outfielder Ryan McKenna is flying to Houston as the corresponding roster move. He will be on the bench this afternoon.Mountcastle was injured after fouling off a pitch in the first inning of last Wednesday’s game against the Cardinals at Camden Yards. He was removed in the third.The move can be backdated three days, making Mountcastle...
MASN: School of Roch Sep 20, 2023
Mountcastle sits again in Orioles' last game in Houston
HOUSTON – Ryan Mountcastle remains out of the Orioles lineup for the seventh game in a row, as the first leg of the road trip concludes this afternoon.Heston Kjerstad is receiving his third consecutive start, again serving as the designated hitter.Gunnar Henderson is the shortstop, with Ramón Urías at third base. Adam Frazier is at second base, and Jordan Westburg is on the bench.The club didn’t announce any roster moves this morning.Kyle Bradish is 11-7 with a 3.12 ERA and 1.087 WHIP in 27 starts. He’s registered 16 quality starts.
MASN: School of Roch Sep 18, 2023
Orioles and Astros lineups in Houston
HOUSTON – John Means is making his second start tonight since returning from Tommy John surgery, as the Orioles begin their last road trip of the regular season in Houston.Means faced the Cardinals on Tuesday and allowed three runs in five innings. The Astros and Orioles are the only teams that he’s never faced in the American League.Means has a 1.99 ERA in 11 career starts against AL West opponents. His last road start in the West was the no-hitter in Seattle in 2021.José Abreu is 3-for-7 with a double and home run against Means.Ryan Mountcastle is out of the lineup for the fifth game...
MASN: School of Roch Sep 18, 2023
Celebration leftovers after Orioles clinch playoff berth (updated)
Ryan Mountcastle called it “the greatest day of my life.” Ryan O’Hearn laid down a sacrifice bunt in the 11th inning, mentioned the number of times James McCann performed the same unselfish act and said, “I love this team.”Félix Bautista walked around the clubhouse with a cigar and a smile, and nobody was more aggressive spraying champagne than the injured closer, who threw his first bullpen session yesterday since suffering a partial tear in his ulnar collateral ligament. The elbow didn’t slow his celebration.Heston Kjerstad arrived Thursday, received only three at-bats, and was...
MASN: School of Roch Sep 17, 2023
Orioles and Rays lineups for potential playoff clincher
The Orioles are on the threshold of their first playoff berth in seven years.They need a win today or a Rangers or Mariners loss to clinch.Gunnar Henderson, who’s leading off again, tied and surpassed Cal Ripken Jr.’s single-season team rookie record for most runs scored with his 91st last night. His 27 home runs are tied with Eddie Murray for third-most.Adley Rutschman is the designated hitter today. Ryan O’Hearn is playing first base and batting cleanup.Ryan Mountcastle remains out of the lineup with left shoulder discomfort.
MASN: School of Roch Sep 16, 2023
Orioles lineup vs. Rays in third game of series
Ryan Mountcastle remains out of the Orioles lineup tonight after leaving Wednesday’s game with discomfort in his left shoulder.An MRI was negative and Mountcastle has progressed to taking some swings. Manager Brandon Hyde expressed his optimism again yesterday.“It’s a lot better,” he said.Heston Kjerstad’s first major league hit last night was a solo home run. He’s out of the lineup tonight.Aaron Hicks is in right field and Anthony Santander is serving as the designated hitter. Austin Hays returns to the lineup in left field.
MASN: School of Roch Sep 15, 2023
Orioles updates on Mountcastle, Bautista and Rutschman's move to second in lineup
Ryan Mountcastle’s health is trending in the right direction, and he could be nearing a return to the Orioles’ lineup.Mountcastle exited Wednesday’s game with left shoulder discomfort but didn’t go on the injured list. He’s out of the lineup again tonight.“Feeling even better today,” said manager Brandon Hyde. “He’s going to take some swings here coming up, so hopefully he’s available, but it’s a lot better.”Ryan O’Hearn is playing first base again tonight and Heston Kjerstad is making his first major league start as the designated hitter.Closer Félix Bautista also...
MASN: School of Roch Sep 15, 2023
Kjerstad making first major league start
The pressure is building on the Orioles to hold onto their division lead, which is down to one game after last night’s 4-3 loss to the Rays.Both teams have 91 wins. Tampa Bay has lost two more games.The Orioles have lost three in a row, their longest streak since dropping four straight June 27-July 1.Heston Kjerstad is making his first major league start, serving as designated hitter.Ryan Mountcastle remains out of the lineup.
