Twelve Orioles Thoughts entering 2025 season
Baltimore aims to qualify for the postseason for the third straight year, something it hasn’t done since 1969-71.
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Luke Jones and Nestor try to sort out Bautista, bullpen and the bump as Orioles prepare for opener
We’re pretty sure the Baltimore Orioles are gonna hit the ball this season but as Opening Day in Toronto looms this week, Luke Jones and Nestor convened at their favorite pizza joint in Essex to try to sort out Felix Bautista, a depleted bullpen and who will go to the the bump as the Birds prepare to fly north for the opener.
Orioles throwing whatever they can at pitching to create a mound of concern
We’re pretty sure the Baltimore Orioles are gonna hit the ball this season but as Opening Day in Toronto looms this week, Luke Jones and Nestor convened at their favorite pizza joint in Essex to try to sort out Felix Bautista, a depleted bullpen and who will go to the the bump as the Birds prepare to fly north for the opener.
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.
Orioles bullpen prompts more questions than answers as Opening Day nears
Will Mike Elias make a move to fortify the bullpen with Andrew Kittredge out until summer and questions about Felix Bautista’s status persisting?
Luke Jones and Nestor debate Orioles pitching needs and Rubenstein threshold for payroll
With the news that Grayson Rodriguez and Andrew Kittredge will begin the season off the field, we wonder whether Mike Elias will be out buying more pricey relief pitching in a sport with no salary cap. Luke Jones and Nestor debate the Baltimore Orioles’ pitching needs and the threshold for payroll in the world of David Rubenstein. The money and tough-talk financial realities of small-market MLB in this one…
What is the Rubenstein threshold for new Orioles’ payroll?
With the news that Grayson Rodriguez and Andrew Kittredge will begin the season off the field, we wonder whether Mike Elias will be out buying more pricey relief pitching in a sport with no salary cap. Luke Jones and Nestor debate the Baltimore Orioles’ pitching needs and the threshold for payroll in the world of David Rubenstein. The money and tough-talk financial realities of small-market MLB in this one…
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor express concern for Gunnar and Grayson as pains of March take hold of Orioles in Sarasota
With the word that Grayson Rodriguez and Andrew Kittredge will begin the season on the IL, Luke Jones and Nestor express concern for how many hits the Baltimore Orioles can take before Opening Day in Toronto in less than three weeks.
The pains of March lead Orioles back to who will pitch in April
With the word that Grayson Rodriguez and Andrew Kittredge will begin the season on the IL, Luke Jones and Nestor express concern for how many hits the Baltimore Orioles can take before Opening Day in Toronto in less than three weeks.
Orioles’ health picture prompting some uneasiness three weeks out from Opening Day
Starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez is dealing with right triceps soreness after Wednesday’s rough start.
Five Orioles questions to open 2025 spring training
Is Adley Rutschman past whatever happened to him over the second half of 2024?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts counting down to start of spring training
Questions persist about Baltimore’s starting rotation as pitchers and catchers report to Sarasota next week.
As Orioles spend tens of millions on band aid pitching, what’s the real plan?
As the one-year deals with over-30 (even over-40 in one case) pitchers pile up, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Orioles’ bullpen and Andrew Kittredge signing to continue to add arms and innings to the 2025 roster in the aftermath of Corbin Burnes’ departure to free agency.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Baltimore Orioles bullpen and Kittredge signing to bolster pitching
As the one-year deals with over-30 (even over-40 in one case) pitchers pile up, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Orioles’ bullpen and Andrew Kittredge signing to continue to add arms and innings to the 2025 roster in the aftermath of Corbin Burnes’ departure to free agency.
