Anthony Santander’s Solid Season Highlighted By First Career Walk-Off Homer

Anthony Santander leads the Orioles in home runs, RBIs and walks so far this season, and his commitment to improving as a switch-hitter is paying off. “When he can kind of zone down and swing at strikes that he can drive, he’s extremely dangerous,” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said.

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Successful Bullpen Game Underscores Early-Season Effort From Orioles Relievers

After pulling off a 3-2 bullpen win against the Cardinals, Orioles relievers have a 3.48 ERA for the season. “Where we are, organizationally, right now, I think we’re very much proud of how we’re playing,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “We’re going to keep playing hard.”

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Challenges Pile Up For Orioles’ Starting Rotation As Bats Begin To Break Out

While it’s still too early to tell how long Chris Ellis will be out, the Orioles could be down two starting pitchers before the month of May. Todd Karpovich breaks down the challenges the Orioles face regarding the starting rotation with John Means done for the year and Ellis hurting.

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Orioles’ Pitching Staff Full Of Pleasant Surprises, But Bats Quiet In Early Going

Both the starting rotation and the bullpen have pitched well for the Orioles so far this season. “I am really happy with all of our pitchers,” Brandon Hyde said. “The starters are keeping us in the game. The bullpen guys are doing a great job coming in throwing strikes and that’s all you can ask.”

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