When the Baltimore Orioles got crushed 24-2 on Easter Sunday, most people thought it had to be their season’s lowest point. It was the kind of loss that even Brandon Kyde and infielder Jordan Westburg called “embarrassing.” So most thought of it as a blip, a one-time thing – because this has been one of the best American League teams across not one but two seasons.
But Oriole’s gave fans a harsh reality check! Because now it feels like Easter was only just the start.
In the following weeks, the Orioles have sunk even further down. They have gone 1-6, been shunned by the Detroit Tigers, and managed just 12 runs total across the seven games they played. Meanwhile, the starters have posted the worst ERA in the whole of the AL at 5.83. Plus, even their bats are ice cold—so definitely not something ideal for a team that has its sights on a deep playoff run. And now even players are voicing their concerns and it’s not surprising too because 10-17 is not disappointing; it is alarming.
Given the results, nobody feels it more deeply than the players themselves. So after another tough outing on Sunday, where they gave up five runs in 5 2/3 innings, Dean Kremer wasn’t afraid to voice his thoughts. “It’s tough to stay mentally… engaged once things kind of start spiraling,” Kremer further told the Baltimore Sun, “It’s really hard to lose the season in April. We still have five more months. It just takes a six- or seven-game win streak, and then we’re back at .500, and here we go.” And there is truth to what the $2.95 million pitcher said because just one-sixth of the season has gone.
However, every loss now makes the future rather uncertain for the Baltimore Orioles. Moreover, injuries have wrecked the pitching staff, and key arms of the team, like Zach Eflin and Grayson Rodriguez, have been sidelined. The offensive side isn’t better either, and big hitters like Gunnar Henderson are falling short in the scoring department. Meanwhile, the team’s 6-for-60 stretch with runners in scoring positions speaks a thousand tales.
But the real issue is also the rotation. Charlie Morton, who has veteran skills and was supposed to lift the team, has been struggling, and even Dean Kremer hasn’t let go of his slump. However, Brandon Hyde is still choosing to believe in the clubhouse. “We’re a better team than our numbers show,” he said, and honestly, the stats suggest he might be onto something.
Baltimore Orioles plan to turn things around as Yankees come to town
The Baltimore Orioles spent the last week on the road, and, sure, it was not pretty. They have dropped two out of three against the Nationals and got swept by the Tigers. But starting Monday is a fresh new series, and they are finally home and planning to turn things around. They are ready to take on the New York Yankees for the big three-game series. And joining them on Monday then will be Tomoyuki Sugano. Cade Povich will get a nod on Wednesday, and Tuesday’s starter is still a mystery for now.
Tomoyuki Sugano, despite not lighting up the radar or missing bats, has been Baltimore’s best starter this season. He has a 3.54 ERA across five starts, and it even looks better when you look at his ability to pound the strike zone and force those ground balls. It will be a huge benefit for Baltimore when playing against the heavy hitters of the New York Yankees.
As for Povich, he is coming off a great start to his 2025 season. He spun 6.2 innings of one-run ball against the Washington Nationals. But his season’s ERA is not great, sitting at 5.04. However there is a catch- if you take out his one rough outing against Cincinnati, then the numbers sit at a healthier 2.97. And right now for Tuesday, Kyle Gibson is who most want, but he is still making his progress in high A rehab starts. He may require a little bit more time before jumping into the big-league action.
Either way, the Baltimore Orioles need answers, and they need them fast. Because it is still early, and they can still turn things around. But if they dig a hole even further, coming out of it will be impossible.
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