Baltimore Orioles

Seven Orioles relievers combined to allow 12 runs and 17 hits to the Guardians, spoiling an offensive outburst and a strong debut by center fielder Aaron Hicks in a 12-8 loss.

The Orioles won their first game after placing Cedric Mullins on the injured list. But the weeks to come without their All-Star center fielder figure to challenge them more than their daunting May schedule did.

Cleveland Guardians play the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 31, 2023.

The Orioles exploded for seven runs in the first two innings and Kyle Gibson delivered another strong start en route to an 8-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night.

Mike Young, who played in 520 games and patrolled all three outfield spots for the Orioles from 1982 to 1987, died of a heart attack Sunday while visiting his wife’s family in Brazil, the team said. He was 63.

The Orioles signed outfielder Aaron Hicks, who the New York Yankees released last week, as a replacement for All-Star center fielder Cedric Mullins, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list.

From second baseman Connor Norby to third baseman Coby Mayo to right-hander Carlos Tavera, here are the top performers in the Orioles’ minor league system from last week.

Cleveland Guardians take on the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. May 30, 2023