Help on way, but Orioles digging hole that could prove too deep to escape
Baltimore has a few players on the verge of returning from injuries, but an awful start has eliminated most of its margin for error.
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles total malaise in Minnesota
The Baltimore Orioles are a terrible baseball team right now. On a 100-loss pace after striking out 17 times and getting just three hits in another 9-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Stink. Stank. Stunk. Luke Jones and Nestor are getting fatigued by the awfulness of it all…
Fatigued by the awfulness of Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a terrible baseball team right now. On a 100-loss pace after striking out 17 times and getting just three hits in another 9-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Stink. Stank. Stunk. Luke Jones and Nestor are getting fatigued by the awfulness of it all…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of Orioles after Royals hit 7 home runs in another loss
So much disappointment for the fans; so many bad beats for the baseball team. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of the Orioles after the team hit four home runs on Sunday and still lost by five runs after surrendering seven homers to the Kansas City Royals.
Right now, the Baltimore Orioles are just a bad baseball team
So much disappointment for the fans; so many bad beats for the baseball team. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of the Orioles after the team hit four home runs on Sunday and still lost by five runs after surrendering seven homers to the Kansas City Royals.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts entering month of May
The rotation was always going to be the big weakness, but relative to expectations, Baltimore’s offense has been even more disappointing.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles implosion and accountability from all concerned as Yankees arrive in Baltimore
With another listless weekend of baseball in Detroit and a bad sweep at the hands of the Tigers in the books, the first-place in the AL East New York Yankees arrive at Camden Yards with a battered, reeling version of the last-place Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles implosion and demand accountability for all concerned as the season has quickly turned into a free fall.
Baseball historian Rob Neyer preaches patience on Rutschman and pivots to pitching pitfalls for Orioles
Our longtime SABR pal and baseball historian Rob Neyer has made visits from Oregon to talk baseball most of the century and is now the Commissioner of the West Coast League, which once hosted a young Adley Rutschman. It’s getting late early for the stumbling Orioles but here’s some wisdom on young players and pitching pitfalls for anyone who loves the Orioles.
How did the Orioles completely implode this quickly? And who is to blame?
With another listless weekend of baseball in Detroit and a bad sweep at the hands of the Tigers in the books, the first-place in the AL East New York Yankees arrive at Camden Yards with a battered, reeling version of the last-place Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles implosion and demand accountability for all concerned as the season has quickly turned into a free fall.
Luke Jones and Nestor talk about Orioles losing too many April baseball games
The Orioles finally won a 2-1 game in Washington to avoid a sweep on Thursday night but Luke Jones and Nestor continue to talk about the fundamental roster problems of a scuffling Birds’ squad that has stacked too many losses early to feel good about the pitching and defense.
The unraveling of the Orioles pitching and disappearing bats
The Orioles finally won a 2-1 game in Washington to avoid a sweep on Thursday night but Luke Jones and Nestor continue to talk about the fundamental roster problems of a scuffling Birds’ squad that has stacked too many losses early to feel good about the pitching and defense.
Preaching patience on Rutschman
Our longtime SABR pal and baseball historian Rob Neyer has made visits from Oregon to talk baseball most of the century and is now the Commissioner of the West Coast League, which once hosted a young Adley Rutschman. It’s getting late early for the stumbling Orioles but here’s some wisdom on young players and pitching pitfalls for anyone who loves the Orioles.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles prosperity after Sugano solid start and bats awakening
In the aftermath of the best Orioles’ start of the year on the hill, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss any hope of consistent Orioles’ prosperity in the starting rotation after a much-welcomed strong seven-inning effort from Tomoyuki Sugano on Thursday night.
Can Sugano pitch in with a quality start every fifth day?
In the aftermath of the best Orioles’ start of the year on the hill, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss any hope of consistent Orioles’ prosperity in the starting rotation after a much-welcomed strong seven-inning effort from Tomoyuki Sugano on Thursday night.
Povich, Orioles battered in 8-3 loss to Cincinnati
Cade Povich didn’t make it out of the fourth inning while Baltimore struck out 15 times in Friday night’s defeat.
Adley Rutschman discusses Orioles’ difficulties facing Cincinnati’s Andrew Abbott on Friday
Adley Rutschman discusses Orioles’ difficulties facing Cincinnati’s Andrew Abbott on Friday
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win over Cleveland
Jackson Holliday’s grand slam was among the highlights of Baltimore’s first series victory of the season.
Orioles can win with best version of Dean Kremer and bullpen
On a night with a great start from Dean Kremer and a clean sheet from the Orioles’ bullpen, Luke Jones and Nestor the discuss a sign of pitching prosperity and an awakening from the bat of Jackson Holliday in grand slam win over the Cleveland Guardians. Beware: fashion statements within…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss woeful state of Orioles after Tuesday loss to Guardians
High expectations, young bats and “veteran” starting pitching have been a toxic early-season mix for the Baltimore Orioles, who are scuffling to hit the baseball. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the listless state of Birdland after Tuesday’s loss to the Cleveland Guardians.
“Is Charlie Morton washed up?” and other Orioles questions and grave concerns
High expectations, young bats and “veteran” starting pitching have been a toxic early-season mix for the Baltimore Orioles, who are scuffling to hit the baseball. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the listless state of Birdland after Tuesday’s loss to the Cleveland Guardians.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles young bats needing to save season with clutch hits
The on-again, off-again bats of the young Baltimore Orioles lineup has been even more disappointing than the injured and patchwork pitching staff. After a bullpen meltdown against Toronto, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ mostly youthful bats needing to save season with clutch hits to cover for the pitching that doesn’t figure to improve much in the coming weeks.
Only the bats can save Orioles’ season
The on-again, off-again bats of the young Baltimore Orioles lineup has been even more disappointing than the injured and patchwork pitching staff. After a bullpen meltdown against Toronto, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ mostly youthful bats needing to save season with clutch hits to cover for the pitching that doesn’t figure to improve much in the coming weeks.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles ugly Sunday loss and bullpen woes
The struggles of the Baltimore Orioles’ starting staff have been well documented but on Sunday it was the bullpen that became arsonists in a three-run ballgame. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ ugly loss with a focus on the stresses of the relief corps when the top-end of the rotation doesn’t go deep into games.
Bullpen blowup latest concern for Orioles in ugly loss
The struggles of the Baltimore Orioles’ starting staff have been well documented but on Sunday it was the bullpen that became arsonists in a three-run ballgame. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ ugly loss with a focus on the stresses of the relief corps when the top-end of the rotation doesn’t go deep into games.
Orioles keep spinning their wheels in uncomfortable early-season space
After Saturday’s uplifting win, the Orioles ended the weekend feeling no better than how it started.
Orioles bats awaken, Bautista records first save since 2023 in 5-4 comeback win over Toronto
Baltimore erased an early 3-0 deficit thanks to big hits by Heston Kjerstad, Adley Rutschman, and Cedric Mullins.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss grave concern about Orioles early failures on mound and at the plate
The concerns for the pitching of the Baltimore Orioles remains a reality but the absence of runs and runners and hits and good plate appearances has been the most unsettling feature of a lousy start in a season of great promise. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss some grave concerns about the Birds’ early failures on mound and at the plate and where solutions might be coming.
Panic in Birdland? The Orioles’ start and starters begin with a suddenly empty plate
The concerns for the pitching of the Baltimore Orioles remains a reality but the absence of runs and runners and hits and good plate appearances has been the most unsettling feature of a lousy start in a season of great promise. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss some grave concerns about the Birds’ early failures on mound and at the plate and where solutions might be coming.
Perceived 2024 hangover not helping vibes of Orioles’ slow start
A 4-6 start by itself doesn’t warrant much concern, but it’s magnified after last year’s disappointing finish and an underwhelming offseason.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss victorious Opening Day for Orioles and Cowser injury
It was a glorious day for baseball in Baltimore on Monday and the Orioles got the job done on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a victorious Opening Day for the Birds and the real concerns of the loss of outfielder Colton Cowser with a broken thumb and concerns about the depth and defense in his lengthy absence.
Thrill of Opening Day perfection and agony of Cowser thumb injury
It was a glorious day for baseball in Baltimore on Monday and the Orioles got the job done on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a victorious Opening Day for the Birds and the real concerns of the loss of outfielder Colton Cowser with a broken thumb and concerns about the depth and defense in his lengthy absence.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Opening Day in Baltimore and Orioles challenges ahead
It’s Opening Day in Baltimore and the clouds that hang over the start of the season have already begun with injuries and a split in Toronto. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss getting Gunnar Henderson on the field and where the innings are coming as Albert Suarez is the latest to leave the bullpen for the IL. Plenty of baseball ahead and a long season here at Baltimore Positive.
The clouds of Opening Day and Orioles mounting problems on the mound
It’s Opening Day in Baltimore and the clouds that hang over the start of the season have already begun with injuries and a split in Toronto. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss getting Gunnar Henderson on the field and where the innings are coming as Albert Suarez is the latest to leave the bullpen for the IL. Plenty of baseball ahead and a long season here at Baltimore Positive.
What do we really expect from new Orioles ownership?
It’s up to Nestor’s friends and sponsors to keep him honest. Our pal Bill Cole of Cole Roofing and Gordian Enegry grills Nestor about what he really expects from the Orioles this offseason with new ownership and a team full of young stars waiting on better pitching. And fans waiting on some kind of honest and authentic communication.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles Opening Day win and big bats from Toronto
The Baltimore Orioles certainly appear posed to hit the ball this summer. As Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the big Opening Day win and big bats from Toronto, we wonder about Anthony Santander’s move to the Blue Jays and how Tyler O’Neill, Cedric Mullins and the booming bats of the Orioles’ outfield will fare over the long season.
Birds bring the boom bats and big flys to Skydome on Opening Day
The Baltimore Orioles certainly appear posed to hit the ball this summer. As Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the big Opening Day win and big bats from Toronto, we wonder about Anthony Santander’s move to the Blue Jays and how Tyler O’Neill, Cedric Mullins and the booming bats of the Orioles’ outfield will fare over the long season.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following Opening Day win in Toronto
Luke Jones offers his orange thoughts on the 12-2 blowout final at Rogers Centre on Thursday.
Orioles homer their way to blowout win in Toronto on Opening Day
Cedric Mullins and Adley Rutschman each homered twice while Tyler O’Neill homered and reached base five times in his Baltimore debut.
Adley Rutschman reflects on monster Opening Day showing after 12-2 win over Toronto
Adley Rutschman reflects on monster Opening Day showing after 12-2 win over Toronto
Luke Jones and Nestor ponder the Orioles bottom heavy pitching prospects with Gibson return
With the late addition of Kyle Gibson to remedy the loss of Grayson Rodriguez to the starting rotation to start the campaign, Luke Jones and Nestor ponder the Orioles’ suddenly bottom heavy pitching prospects with injuries and one-year, veteran pitchers trying to keep a contender in games while Mike Elias and the organization regroup on the road to Opening Day.
