Orioles’ Bautista out rest of 2025 with “significant” shoulder injury; Eflin also done for season
Former All-Star closer Felix Bautista hurt his shoulder in late July and will see another specialist later this week.
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Eflin early departure and Gunnar bat awakening in Arizona
On a night when the Orioles got Gunnar Henderson back on track and beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 in Phoenix, the post-game concern for the early exit of ace Zach Eflin looms large for a rotation and pitching staff that is already on fumes for quality starts in April. Luke Jones and Nestor stay up late this week as the Birds try to win their first series of the season.
Concern for Eflin in desert continues a mound of worries for Orioles
On a night when the Orioles got Gunnar Henderson back on track and beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 in Phoenix, the post-game concern for the early exit of ace Zach Eflin looms large for a rotation and pitching staff that is already on fumes for quality starts in April. Luke Jones and Nestor stay up late this week as the Birds try to win their first series of the season.
Orioles move Suarez to 60-day IL, acquire minor-league reliever from Milwaukee
One of the good stories of 2024, Albert Suarez is dealing with a shoulder injury expected to sideline him at least a few months.
First time through Orioles’ starting rotation proves to be grind many anticipated
Baltimore will take winning three of its first five games, but the starting rotation didn’t have much to do with it.
Orioles outfielder Cowser out at least 6-8 weeks with fractured thumb
Colton Cowser injured his left thumb on a head-first slide into first base late in Sunday’s loss at Toronto.
Henderson to start season on 10-day IL as Orioles’ Opening Day roster takes shape
What was inevitable became official Sunday with news that All-Star shortstop Gunnar Henderson won’t be ready for Thursday’s opener in Toronto.
Returning Gibson brings more of same to Orioles’ bottom-heavy starting rotation
In 2024, the 37-year-old Kyle Gibson made 30 starts for the fourth straight season and seventh time in his career.
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Opening Day and final week of Orioles spring prep
It has been a rough spring for the Baltimore Orioles but Opening Day beckons next Thursday in Toronto. Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for the season and discuss the many concerns and high hopes for a roster loaded with young talent that is the envy of Major League Baseball. But…the pitching?
Getting ready for Toronto as Sarasota winds down and injuries pile up
It has been a rough spring for the Baltimore Orioles but Opening Day beckons next Thursday in Toronto. Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for the season and discuss the many concerns and high hopes for a roster loaded with young talent that is the envy of Major League Baseball. But…the pitching?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts in final full week of Grapefruit League
Luke Jones offers some orange musings with Opening Day a little over a week away.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts on pitching health concerns, other spring topics
Grayson Rodriguez is now in danger of missing substantial time in three of his last four professional seasons.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts on Bautista spring debut, early March headlines
Felix Bautista appeared in his first live-game action in 18 months, pitching a scoreless frame with two strikeouts Monday.
Projecting 2025 Orioles’ Opening Day roster early in Grapefruit League
How many spots on Baltimore’s 26-man roster are truly up for grabs this spring?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2025 Grapefruit League play
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings as spring games get underway.
Five Orioles questions to open 2025 spring training
Is Adley Rutschman past whatever happened to him over the second half of 2024?
Is Grayson Rodriguez now the ace of Orioles staff?
Is Grayson Rodriguez the new “ace” of the Baltimore Orioles rotation? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Corbin Burnes and the acquisition of a 41-year old Charlie Morton and a 35-year old Japanese pitcher who’s never thrown a pitch in the big leagues. And the $28 million price tag to rent their services for the summer.
Measuring the Orioles rotation move to Charlie Morton
There’s plenty to debate in this Baltimore Orioles’ offseason of promise and high expectations for change and improvement. Luke Jones and Nestor begin the new year by measuring the Orioles’ acquisition of veteran pitcher Charlie Morton and evaluating the real strategy of Mike Elias under new ownership led by David Rubenstein.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss current starting rotation and bullpen of Baltimore Orioles
Is Grayson Rodriguez the new “ace” of the Baltimore Orioles rotation? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Corbin Burnes and the acquisition of a 41-year old Charlie Morton and a 35-year old Japanese pitcher who’s never thrown a pitch in the big leagues. And the $28 million price tag to rent their services for the summer.
Luke Jones and Nestor measure Orioles’ acquisition of veteran pitcher Charlie Morton
There’s plenty to debate in this Baltimore Orioles’ offseason of promise and high expectations for change and improvement. Luke Jones and Nestor begin the new year by measuring the Orioles’ acquisition of veteran pitcher Charlie Morton and evaluating the real strategy of Mike Elias under new ownership led by David Rubenstein.
Luke and Nestor continues Orioles offseason debate about payroll and pitching
With Corbin Burnes departing for Arizona, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder whether the signing of Japanese veteran right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano is all that Mike Elias plans to do on the front-end of the 2025 starting rotation for the Baltimore Orioles.
The Orioles better still be in market for a legitimate ace at top of rotation
With Corbin Burnes departing for Arizona, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder whether the signing of Japanese veteran right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano is all that Mike Elias plans to do on the front-end of the 2025 starting rotation for the Baltimore Orioles.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles loss of Corbin Burnes and pitching needs this offseason
All baseball fans know No. 1 starters don’t come cheap on the free agent market. The Baltimore Orioles couldn’t retain the services of ace Corbin Burnes, who went “home” to Arizona for six years and $210 million. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what comes next for Mr. Rubenstein and Mike Elias on their path to better pitching in 2025.
What happens after Corbin Burnes just isn’t into your $210 million?
All baseball fans know No. 1 starters don’t come cheap on the free agent market. The Baltimore Orioles couldn’t retain the services of ace Corbin Burnes, who went “home” to Arizona for six years and $210 million. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what comes next for Mr. Rubenstein and Mike Elias on their path to better pitching in 2025.
Orioles set first-round playoff roster with 14 position players, 12 pitchers
There were no major roster surprises as Brandon Hyde set the 26-man roster for the opening round of the playoffs.
Orioles shut down starter Grayson Rodriguez for remainder of 2024
Manager Brandon Hyde announced Wednesday that Rodriguez won’t return for the postseason.
Snell, San Francisco blank reeling Orioles in 10-0 final to open season’s final homestand
Giants lefty Blake Snell dominated over six innings as Baltimore suffered its seventh loss in nine games.
Albert Suarez discusses his shortest start since late July following 10-0 loss to San Francisco
Albert Suarez discusses his shortest start since late July following 10-0 loss to San Francisco
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles pitching hopes after another strong Albert Suarez effort at Fenway
On a night when the Orioles’ bats awakened, it was the arm of Albert Suarez that continues to get the job done in a September pennant race. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ overall pitching hopes after another strong start from the Venezuelan righty at Fenway Park.
Give the ball to the strong-armed Venezuelan!
On a night when the Orioles’ bats awakened, it was the arm of Albert Suarez that continues to get the job done in a September pennant race. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ overall pitching hopes after another strong start from the Venezuelan righty at Fenway Park.
Luke Jones and Nestor reset Orioles weekend after loss to woeful White Sox
Sweeping the worst team in the history of Major League Baseball didn’t happen this week against the White Sox but Luke Jones and Nestor remain bullish on the Orioles’ infirmary beginning to show signs that the October roster will look better than August did for health.
The balancing act of Orioles manager Brandon Hyde with moving parts
Sweeping the worst team in the history of Major League Baseball didn’t happen this week against the White Sox but Luke Jones and Nestor remain bullish on the Orioles’ infirmary beginning to show signs that the October roster will look better than August did for health.
Luke Jones and Nestor measure Orioles rotation and hopes for better October health
With the choppy nightly performances and results over the past two months, so much has changed about the roster. Especially the starting pitching. Luke Jones and Nestor measure the Orioles’ rotation and hopes for a better run of luck heading into this drive to win the division and find October health and prosperity. @BaltimoreLuke
Measuring the value of Eflin and Suarez in October as lead arms for Orioles right now
With the choppy nightly performances and results over the past two months, so much has changed about the roster. Especially the starting pitching. Luke Jones and Nestor measure the Orioles’ rotation and hopes for a better run of luck heading into this drive to win the division and find October health and prosperity.
Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate Orioles situation as Astros come to town with bats ailing and arms taxed
Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate the Orioles’ situation as the Houston Astros come to town. Bats ailing, arms flailing and a tailspin tailing, the Birds have played .500 baseball for more than two months through the summer and are searching for their spring mojo with lots of different faces in new places.
Lots of questions, no answers for Hyde and scuffling Orioles
Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate the Orioles’ situation as the Houston Astros come to town. Bats ailing, arms flailing and a tailspin tailing, the Birds have played .500 baseball for more than two months through the summer and are searching for their spring mojo with lots of different faces in new places.
Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at Orioles rotation and bullpen
Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at Orioles rotation and bullpen and where Mike Elias is going to find solutions as the team stalls in first place.
This Orioles pitching is getting harder to watch
Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at Orioles rotation and bullpen and where Mike Elias is going to find solutions as the team stalls in first place.
Luke Jones and Nestor praise Suarez and Eflin but question rest of Orioles pitching as team stalls in first place
Now with an MLB-leading eight starts this season without surrendering an earned run, Albert Suarez has entrenched himself in the Orioles rotation. Luke Jones and Nestor praise the hearty Venezuelan and the Zach Eflin effect but question the rest of what we’re seeing from Birds’ starters in recent days.
Stalling in first place with the surprise of Suarez
Now with an MLB-leading eight starts this season without surrendering an earned run, Albert Suarez has entrenched himself in the Orioles rotation. Luke Jones and Nestor praise the hearty Venezuelan and the Zach Eflin effect but question the rest of what we’re seeing from Birds’ starters in recent days.
