Dean Kremer just gave the Baltimore Orioles and their fans a timely reminder not to give up on a pitcher who knows how to grind.
After a rough start to the 2025 season, Kremer has quietly pieced together an August resurgence, capped by his best performance yet: seven shutout innings against the Houston Astros, allowing just three hits and striking out seven. The win not only boosted Baltimore’s playoff push but also dropped his ERA to 3.97, dipping below 4.00 for the first time this year.
That turnaround is striking considering Kremer was sitting at an 8.44 ERA in April after being roughed up by the Blue Jays. His bounce-back has become a symbol of resilience, and a reminder that Baltimore’s rotation isn’t the weakness many outsiders believed.
The Orioles’ starters overall have stepped up in recent weeks, delivering strong showings against playoff-caliber lineups like Houston and Seattle. Tomoyuki Sugano and Cade Povich chipped in with solid outings, but Kremer has clearly led the way. His eight-inning effort against the Mariners and statement start versus Houston showed he can neutralize dangerous offenses deep into games.
This run of pitching stability comes at the right time, with another series against the Astros ahead and six of the next nine games against the surging Red Sox. That stretch will test whether Kremer and the rotation’s progress is sustainable or just a hot streak.
For now, though, Kremer’s resurgence is more than just ace-like numbers it’s a sign of hope for a fanbase that’s endured a turbulent season. Baltimore may not have a clear-cut ace, but with steady, competitive arms like Kremer’s, the rotation suddenly looks less like a liability and more like a weapon down the stretch.
