Five Orioles questions to open 2025 spring training
Is Adley Rutschman past whatever happened to him over the second half of 2024?
Is Adley Rutschman past whatever happened to him over the second half of 2024?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There were no major roster surprises as Brandon Hyde set the 26-man roster for the opening round of the playoffs.
Manager Brandon Hyde announced Wednesday that Rodriguez won’t return for the postseason.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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 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 and where Mike Elias is going to find solutions as the team stalls in first place.
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.
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.
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.
Albert Suarez logged his league-leading eighth scoreless start of five-plus innings to help Baltimore salvage a split with Boston.
Albert Suarez extended his scoreless streak to 17 2/3 innings to earn the win while Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson homered for Baltimore.
Albert Suarez talks about his six scoreless innings in Sunday’s 4-2 Orioles win over Boston
When the bats go silent not even miraculous efforts by Albert Suarez can save the Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the bullpen issues and depth of the starting pitching of the Birds as they return home and attempt to stay atop the American League East standings.
It’s official: Luke Jones and Nestor are worried about Orioles pitching over the long haul
Luke Jones and Nestor are worried about Orioles pitching over the long haul
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ pitching woes, mounting injuries and slugging through it in Toronto with Jackson Holliday and Anthony Santander.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ pitching woes, mounting injuries and slugging through it in Toronto with Jackson Holliday and Anthony Santander.
Grayson Rodriguez is dealing with “right lat/teres discomfort” and is returning to Baltimore for further evaluation.
Ryan Mountcastle drove in four runs while Cedric Mullins had two RBIs and made a sensational catch in the eighth inning.
Albert Suarez discusses his struggles in Orioles’ 8-0 loss to Chicago
Albert Suarez tosses six shutout innings in Orioles’ 2-1 win over Texas
Albert Suarez reflects on his five innings of one-run ball in Friday’s Orioles victory
Jordan Westburg is on pace for 68 extra-base hits and is playing at an All-Star-caliber level in his second season.
The 24-year-old “was sore a little more than normal after his start” against the Yankees on Monday.