The questions about Buck Showalter’s future with the Orioles began months ago, first surfacing at last December’s winter meetings, so he’s seasoned at responding to the queries.
But as Showalter’s time as Orioles manager might be winding down to his final days in the dugout, he seemed more comfortable Thursday talking about the Ravens’ next opponent or the rainfall totals in Baltimore than his future beyond this weekend, steering answers elsewhere when asked about what lingers ahead.
The Orioles will finish their worst season in franchise history with a four-game series against the defending World Series champion Houston Astros at Camden Yards.