Andy Kostka

Andy

Andy Kostka is an Orioles beat writer for The Baltimore Banner, focused on telling stories that revolve around — and away from — baseball. He previously covered the Orioles for The Baltimore Sun, and before that he worked for The Clarion Ledger in Mississippi. Kostka graduated from the University of Maryland and grew up in Rockville.

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Connor Norby and Kyle Stowers return with fond Orioles memories, but their path forward is in Miami
The Orioles dealt the players to the Marlins at last season’s MLB trade deadline.
Kyle Stowers, who has a .279 average with an .859 OPS, will represent the Marlins in the All-Star Game.
Not so fast, the Orioles clubhouse says. Despite a trade, don’t call it quits on the season.
To interim manager Tony Mansolino and players, the plan remains: Win as much as possible, keep the team together, make the playoffs.
Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said it is too early to write the obituary for this season.
Tomoyuki Sugano shows improvement, if not perfection, in Orioles’ win vs. Mets
Sugano overcame a two-run first inning by the Mets to post his best start in more than a month.
Tomoyuki Sugano allowed three runs, four hits and three walks in six innings as the Orioles beat the Mets 7-3 in the second game of Thursday’s doubleheader at Camden Yards.
To Charlie Morton, Jason Isbell’s ‘Palmetto Rose’ is far more than his walk-up song
The Orioles’ Charlie Morton is scheduled to start the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader at Camden Yards after Wednesday night’s game was rained out.
The Orioles’ Charlie Morton is scheduled to start the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader at Camden Yards after Wednesday night’s game was rained out.
David Rubenstein says Orioles have ‘good chance’ to do better in second half
“We have a lot of injuries,” Rubenstein said. “We lead the major leagues, I think, in injuries."
Orioles control person David Rubenstein takes questions from reporters in February during spring training.
Brandon Young delivers, but the Orioles bullpen crumbles in loss to Mets
The Orioles remain the only team in Major League Baseball without a walk-off victory this season.
Reliever Bryan Baker (43) leaves the mound after giving up four runs during the eighth inning.
Orioles catcher Gary Sánchez to miss 8 to 10 weeks with knee sprain
Baltimore has suffered a cascade of catching injuries.
Gary Sánchez z catches a pitch during a game against the Texas Rangers on June 24.
Meet the 16th-round Orioles pick who’s playing like a first-rounder
Baltimore signed George for $455,000, the seventh-highest bonus in its 2024 draft class. So far, as the 19-year-old George rips his way through the Florida Complex League and Low-A Delmarva, he’s proving himself as a sound investment.
Orioles prospect Nate George tracks a fly ball in the outfield at Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, Maryland.
Dads of the Orioles are on this road trip. We asked about their sons’ journeys to MLB.
The dads trip allows fathers to join their sons on the team plane, at the team hotel and in the clubhouse after a win to share a beer and a smile.
A large group of dads pose with their Orioles-playing sons during Baltimore's Dads Trip to Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday.
Tomoyuki Sugano continues regression as Rangers blank Orioles
There has been a stark difference in the Sugano who took the league by surprise early this season and the Sugano of late.
Tomoyuki Sugano allowed 10 hits and six runs in 4 2/3 innings Wednesday night as the Orioles lost 6-0 at Texas.
Orioles’ Ryan O’Hearn wins fan vote to start All-Star Game as AL designated hitter
Ryan O'Hearn connects with a pitch against the Detroit Tigers in June.
Under Tony Mansolino, the most noticeable change is on the basepaths: ‘It’s just creating havoc’
“That was one of the messages whenever he took over: run out of control, be super aggressive, and we’ll reel you back in, if need be,” second baseman Jackson Holliday said.
Jackson Holliday steals second base in the first inning ahead of the tag of Taylor Walls of the Tampa Bay Rays on June 28.
Orioles improve fortunes against Jacob deGrom but are blown out by Rangers anyway
This contest unraveled to the point that infielder Luis Vázquez took the mound in the eighth inning for his third pitching appearance in less than two weeks.
Orioles pitcher Brandon Young reacts after pitching to the Texas Rangers during the first inning.
Orioles roundtable: 4 key questions as July begins and the trade deadline looms
The July 31 trade deadline is the point of no return when it comes to the 2025 season: either sell and wave the white flag, or stand pat and strive to pull off the unlikely.
Shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) watches his teammates from the dugout during a game against the Detroit Tigers.
Orioles win a wild, wild game out west in Texas
It was a much-needed win — they all are for the Orioles at this point.
Gunnar Henderson watches his two-run home run during the 10th inning.
Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin lands on injured list with back discomfort
Eflin’s previous trip to the injured list this year was for a lat strain.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin (24) delivers a pitch during a game against the Detroit Tigers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Dean Kremer posts his best start this season with 7 shutout innings in win vs. Rays
By twirling seven scoreless frames, Kremer set the groundwork for a key series win, which stabilized the club after a helter-skelter opening two games of the weekend.
Dean Kremer allowed three hits and a walk while striking out six over seven innings Sunday at Camden Yards.
The Shorebirds will forever miss Luis Guevara, yet he’ll never leave them
For many of these low-level Orioles minor league players, Guevara, who died in a watercraft crash, had been a near-constant companion through their time in the organization.
Luis Guevara and catcher Andrés Nolaya with the Wild Ponies, an alternate identity for the Delmarva Shorebirds, in 2025.
Ryan O’Hearn would like a shot at the Home Run Derby, even if it’s a long shot
Ryan O’Hearn is a favorite to become a major league All-Star for the first time in his career.
Orioles blast their way to a late lead, then lose in 10th inning to Rangers
The Orioles' loss comes down to three plays that weren’t made at the plate.
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager slides home safely as Baltimore Orioles catcher Gary Sánchez can’t hang onto the ball at home plate on Tuesday.
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