Friday, April 19, 2024

Jim Johnson

With Saunders inked, would Orioles consider minor-league deal for Jim Johnson?

Oakland officially released the former Orioles closer on Friday, but Johnson is a favorite of manager Buck Showalter.

Showalter leaving door open for ninth-inning options besides Johnson

Even if the Orioles manager has decided to make a closer change, he wasn't broadcasting that before the start of a weekend series with Colorado.

Handing out Orioles awards at the All-Star break

Was Adam Jones' ninth-inning blast off Mariano Rivera in the Bronx the most exciting moment of the first half? Luke Jones hands out his All-Star break honors...

Roberts likely to be activated over weekend against Yankees

Upon completing his rehab assignment, Roberts would be back in the Orioles lineup for the first time since April 4.

Strop’s collapse exposes concerning truth about Orioles bullpen

The lack of bullpen depth and overdependence on their best relievers caught up with the Orioles in Wednesday's loss.

What’s next for Jim Johnson and the ninth inning?

After blowing only three saves in the entire 2012 regular season, the closer has failed to close out three wins in the last seven days as the Orioles are stuck in a six-game losing streak.

Orioles’ success mirrors their anchor in ninth inning

Closer Jim Johnson broke Randy Myers' franchise record with his 35th consecutive save conversion on Friday night.

Familiar predicament emerging in back end of Orioles rotation

Josh Stinson proved incapable of taking control of the fifth starter job, so the rotation carousel has officially begun.

Orioles beaten at own illogical game in devastating 3-2 loss

It's still difficult to believe Yankees manager Joe Girardi pinch-hit for Alex Rodriguez and it worked out -- twice.

Sabathia simply better than Orioles’ top stars in Game 1 defeat

Jim Johnson was just one of the Orioles' big stars who failed to come through late in the game while the Yankees star pitcher thrived.
- Advertisement -

Latest News

Mullins’ walk-off homer, Suarez’s impressive start lift Orioles to sweep over Minnesota

Albert Suarez pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings in his club debut before Cedric Mullins won the game on Wednesday.

Hyde, Orioles happy with Bradish’s first rehab start at Double-A Bowie

Kyle Bradish tossed three scoreless innings and struck out four in Tuesday's start.

What does Wells injury mean for Orioles pitching?

With John Means and Kyle Bradish throwing and potentially coming back to the Orioles starting rotation soon, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what the latest setback for Tyler Wells means as the Birds' bats take center stage in battering Twins pitching at Camden Yards.

Getting ready for NFL Draft weekend and Ravens many options – and needs

It's not often that Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio wind up in the same room together doing live radio. Every Friday when the Orioles are home, come say hello at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market before the game. This time, it was football on the brain with Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens holding the 30th pick in the first round of next Thursday's NFL Draft in Detroit.

Orioles bats explode, Rodriguez solid in 11-3 win over Minnesota

Gunnar Henderson, Jordan Westburg, and Ryan O’Hearn homered while Grayson Rodriguez pitched six solid innings for the victory on Tuesday.

As Bradish starts rehab assignment, Orioles place Wells on 15-day IL with elbow inflammation

Tyler Wells allowed four runs and lasted only four innings in his last start against Milwaukee.

The Orioles farm that keeps producing legit big league phenoms

With the promotion of Jackson Holliday and the emergence of Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg to go with the already-arrived Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson, the Baltimore Orioles are loaded. It's the dawn of a new day of Orioles baseball. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the maturation of Orioles system and the solid start to season despite some obvious pitching deficiencies.

Mullins leads way with bat, glove as Orioles win 7-4 over Minnesota

Cedric Mullins was the standout performer on Jackie Robinson Day.
- Advertisement -