Orioles DFA Ruiz, promote Wilkerson to continue shakeup at second base
Rio Ruiz was batting just .167 with a .550 OPS in 101 plate appearances this season.
Rio Ruiz was batting just .167 with a .550 OPS in 101 plate appearances this season.
Despite cooling off from his ridiculous April, Cedric Mullins continues to play at a high level atop the Baltimore order.
Manager Brandon Hyde discussed home runs from Rio Ruiz and DJ Stewart as well as a strong outing from starter Jorge Lopez in the victory.
Reality hit the Orioles in a hard way with another series loss to finish off an ugly 1-6 homestand.
The reception from fans, both teams, and the umpires for Trey Mancini brought goosebumps as he played in Baltimore for the first time since beating cancer.
Expectations shouldn’t change after three games, but periods of success carry long-term value for young teams trying to avoid getting used to losing.
The Baltimore outfield is shaping up to be a crowded group this season.
The 2020 Orioles are competing, entertaining, and — to the surprise of everyone — winning.
A run-scoring double snapped Chris Davis’ 0-for-10 to begin the 2020 season.
This figures to be a pivotal year for outfield prospect Yusniel Diaz after an injury-plagued 2019 campaign.
Trey Mancini entered Wednesday ranked eighth in the majors in on-base plus slugging percentage.
The veteran slugger underwent right knee surgery in early September.