The Latest Breaking News from Jordan Westburg

Baltimore’s ballyhooed collection of young bats fell flat in a wild-card sweep to the Royals. They weren’t eager to dissect their sudden slump in the immediate aftermath.

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NEW YORK — The Yankees had a chance to lock up a series win against the rival Orioles on Wednesday, but they coughed up a lead and lost, 6-3, after rookie Randy Vásquez shined in his third major league start.

The Orioles’ strong start to the season came with a pair of prospects pounding on the door to make their respective debuts. In a little more than a week’s time, both will have arrived in the majors.

BALTIMORE — Jordan Westburg brought in Sunday’s game-winning run with a ball into the stands. But instead of coming off his bat, it went off his left hand.

Plus, the Orioles called up a rookie who is looking like a keeper.

BALTIMORE — Orioles pitchers allowing solo home runs, in manager Brandon Hyde’s fully logical estimation, is not the worst-case scenario. Of course, he would overwhelmingly prefer they not give up home runs at all.

BALTIMORE — Brandon Hyde said he doesn’t have words of wisdom for young players making their major league debuts.

BOSTON — Much of the discussion surrounding the roster the Orioles put together for the 2023 season focused on who wasn’t on it. They didn’t sign a marquee free agent. They didn’t swing a big trade. Top-ranked prospects Grayson Rodriguez, DL Hall and Jordan Westburg will open the season in…