How Orioles pitcher Félix Bautista became ‘The Mountain.’ And how he almost didn’t.
The Mountain, as Bautista is known for his hulking 6-foot-8, 285-pound frame, is back after missing 2024 recovering from Tommy John surgery.
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Sun, Mar 30
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Orioles pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano leaves MLB debut with apparent injury
The Japanese star allowed two runs on four hits and two walks in four innings.
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Orioles weigh in on torpedo bats after Yankees blast 9 homers: ‘Maybe I’ll give it a try’
“I think it’s pretty good business right there, right?
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With storms in the forecast, Orioles move up start time for home opener
Parking lots will still open at 11 a.m., followed by gates at noon.
Sat, Mar 29
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‘The Mountain’ returns: Orioles closer Félix Bautista makes first appearance since Tommy John surgery
Bautista pitches a scoreless ninth inning in his first appearance since a 2023 injury.
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Orioles put on another display of offense in beating the Blue Jays 9-5
Jordan Westburg hits two home runs in a game for the first time in his career, and Ramón Urías hits a three-run double over Anthony Santander’s head.
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A celebration beyond baseball: How the Orioles block party brings Baltimore together
Hundreds of Orioles fans—kids on shoulders, old-timers in throwback jerseys—streamed into the stadium.
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Maryland basketball stars to throw ceremonial first pitches at Orioles’ home opener
Queen, the Big Ten Freshman of the Year, will be joined by Maryland natives Julian Reese and Allie Kubek, along with Shyanne Sellers.
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Jackson Holliday blasted a fastball, and that’s a good sign after too much swing and miss last year
The home run is a strong indication that the infielder is more prepared as he begins his second season in the major leagues.
