Orioles GM takes the heat for starting rotation collapse: ‘That’s my responsibility’

BALTIMORE (AP) — If the second half of 2024 was a reality check for the Baltimore Orioles — their first real stretch of mediocrity since they became contenders again — the start of this season is a near-crisis.

This young Baltimore team experienced very little failure while winning 101 games in 2023, but now the Orioles are well aware of what baseball’s more humbling side feels like.

“I think we’re getting a little more familiar (with adversity) than we wanted to be,” general manager...