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Andy Kostka

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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.

The latest from Andy Kostka

Craig Albernaz was a ‘manager’s dream.’ Now he’s a manager himself.
Albernaz behaved like a manager long before he ever officially carried that title.
Updated Nov 4, 2025
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The Orioles hope Coby Mayo’s late success can turn into consistent production - Clone
Mayo had a .301 batting average and .941 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in September.
Nov 4, 2025
The Orioles hope Coby Mayo’s late success can turn into consistent production
Mayo had a .301 batting average and .941 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in September.
Oct 14, 2025
Orioles sink to low they haven’t hit since the rebuild in 4-0 loss to Twins
The Orioles have lost all six games against Minnesota and, in turn, they’ve helped the Twins win 11 straight.
May 16, 2025
BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 15: Cedric Mullins #31 of the Baltimore Orioles catches a Brooks Lee #2 of the Minnesota Twins hit ball in the second inning during a baseball game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 15, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Trying to make sense of an Orioles offense that doesn’t make sense
The Orioles don’t chase pitches out of the strike zone and produce high average exit velocities. Why are they failing?
May 16, 2025
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 04: Cedric Mullins #31 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts after striking out in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 04, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Orioles have no answers for Garrett Crochet pitching like the ace he is
Crochet, in his first appearance since signing his contract extension with the Boston Red Sox, will leave Hyde with more bad memories of watching Crochet at his best
Apr 4, 2025
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 02: Garrett Crochet #35 of the Boston Red Sox pitches in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 02, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
MLB agents discuss extensions for young stars — and why the Orioles have yet to sign one
Apr 4, 2025
Baltimore Orioles partial owner Michael J. Arougheti, left, observes batting practice with general manager Mike Elias, middle, and manager Brandon Hyde during Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
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