Orioles fire manager Brandon Hyde after disastrous 15-28 start
Hyde had been Baltimore’s manager since 2019 and guided the Orioles to an AL East championship in 2023.
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Allen McCallum and Nestor convene to discuss Orioles many troubling April issues
It’s getting late kinda early this spring as the Baltimore Orioles have provided an April thud. Our venerable Birdland (former) insider Allen McCallum joins Nestor for their 30th anniversary season of talking baseball, ownership, payroll and some wisdom on the importance of pitching.
McCallum: All of the April issues that ail Birdland
It’s getting late kinda early this spring as the Baltimore Orioles have provided an April thud. Our venerable Birdland (former) insider Allen McCallum joins Nestor once again for their 30th anniversary season of talking baseball, new ownership, payroll and some wisdom on the importance of pitching.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following home series split with Toronto
After another up-and-down weekend, Baltimore still hasn’t won back-to-back games or a series this season.
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 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.
Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for Orioles spring training storylines and Opening Day fun in Toronto
It’s always fun talking baseball after a long winter. With the Baltimore Orioles on the field showing new faces and dispatching images of spring training baseball from Sarasota, Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for the season ahead and the unique Opening Day circumstances and attendance in Toronto beyond Anthony Santander.
Spring training hopes and Canadian Opening Day dreams
It’s always fun talking baseball after a long winter. With the Baltimore Orioles on the field showing new faces and dispatching images of spring training baseball from Sarasota, Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for the season ahead and the unique Opening Day circumstances and attendance in Toronto beyond Anthony Santander.
Five Orioles questions to open 2025 spring training
Is Adley Rutschman past whatever happened to him over the second half of 2024?
Laureano signing adds depth, speculation to Orioles outfield
Baltimore agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with veteran outfielder Ramón Laureano on Tuesday.
Luke Jones and Nestor give January report card to Orioles offseason and discuss Santander heading to Blue Jays
He hit a lot of home runs, was a great clubhouse presence and came through the hard times as a Baltimore Orioles rising star and now he’ll be looking to beat them with the Toronto Blue Jays. Luke Jones tells Nestor this five-year deal isn’t a shock but replacing the productivity of Anthony Santander might prove to be harder than just signing Tyler O’Neill.
Saying “so long” to Santander as Tony Taters takes Toronto dough
He hit a lot of home runs, was a great clubhouse presence and came through the hard times as a Baltimore Orioles rising star and now he’ll be looking to beat them with the Toronto Blue Jays. Luke Jones tells Nestor this five-year deal isn’t a shock but replacing the productivity of Anthony Santander might prove to be harder than just signing Tyler O’Neill.
Pondering Elias possibilities as Orioles begin plunge of Rubenstein-era free agency
Tyler O’Neill and Gary Sanchez are under contract. But what about the pitching? Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss the first foray into free agency for Mike Elias with the budget of new Orioles ownership and a mandate to bring Baltimore a World Series.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles first plunge into free agency and MLB winter meeting possibilities
Tyler O’Neill and Gary Sanchez are under contract. But what about the pitching? Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss the first foray into free agency for Mike Elias with the budget of new Orioles ownership and a mandate to bring Baltimore a World Series.
Orioles add right-handed thump by agreeing to deals with Tyler O’Neill, Gary Sanchez
After hitting 31 home runs last season, Tyler O’Neill has agreed to a three-year, $49.5 million deal with Baltimore that includes an opt-out.
Coulombe decision brings first surprise of pivotal offseason for Orioles
On Monday, Baltimore declined its $4 million option for left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe.
As Orioles reshape coaching staff, Rutschman getting right remains a top priority for 2025
General manager Mike Elias has now twice denied Adley Rutschman was playing through an injury during his disastrous second half.
As doubts creep in, Orioles must react appropriately to ugly 2024 finish
Fixing All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman will be one of the top priorities for next season after a nightmare second half.
October Orioles look too much like second-half club in Game 1 loss to Kansas City
October was supposed to be different for Baltimore after a 5-1 finish to the regular season and the return of several players.
Orioles clinch playoff spot in back-to-back seasons for first time since 1996-97
Baltimore beat the New York Yankees in a 5-3 final at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night.
Burnes tosses seven scoreless, Orioles club season-high five homers in 7-1 win over Detroit
Baltimore’s magic number to clinch a playoff spot is down to 3.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles momentum and Tigers and Yankees after Santander walkoff win
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ momentum and Tigers and Yankees after Santander walkoff win.
Did Tony Taters change the playoff momentum for Orioles with big walkoff?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ momentum and Tigers and Yankees after Santander walkoff win.
Santander’s blast gives “breath of fresh air,” but can it provide spark for reeling Orioles?
The Orioles couldn’t afford to lose a game they’d led since the fourth inning on Thursday.
Santander’s walk-off homer breaks three-game skid for Orioles in 5-3 win over Giants
The dramatic victory came after Seranthony Dominguez blew his first save in the top of the ninth inning.
Anthony Santander reacts to walk-off home run to save Orioles on Thursday afternoon
Anthony Santander reacts to walk-off home run to save Orioles on Thursday afternoon
Twelve Orioles Thoughts approaching final stretch of regular season
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings as Baltimore tries to keep up with the first-place New York Yankees.
Orioles bats again woeful in 2-0 loss to Tampa Bay to drop three-game series
Baltimore managed just five hits against the Rays on Sunday and scored three runs for the entire series.
Anthony Santander discusses offensive woes in Orioles’ 2-0 defeat to Tampa Bay on Sunday
Anthony Santander discusses offensive woes in Orioles’ 2-0 defeat to Tampa Bay on Sunday
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split with Houston
Luke Jones recaps an up-and-down series against the Astros as Baltimore now heads out west.
Santander’s grand slam sends Orioles to dramatic 7-5 comeback win over Houston
With Baltimore trailing 5-2 in the eighth inning, Anthony Santander hit a grand slam to send Camden Yards into a frenzy.
Anthony Santander discusses his dramatic grand slam to lead Orioles to comeback win over Houston
Anthony Santander discusses his dramatic grand slam to lead Orioles to comeback win over Houston
Brandon Hyde on Santander grand slam: “I haven’t seen our team react like that in a long time”
Brandon Hyde on Santander grand slam: “I haven’t seen our team react like that in a long time”
Are you worried about the Orioles, too?
It’s official: Luke Jones and Nestor are worried about Orioles pitching over the long haul
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles pitching woes, injuries and slugging through it in Toronto
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ pitching woes, mounting injuries and slugging through it in Toronto with Jackson Holliday and Anthony Santander.
Who is going to pitch in to win a pennant?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ pitching woes, mounting injuries and slugging through it in Toronto with Jackson Holliday and Anthony Santander.
As pitching concerns persist, Orioles need bats to do heaviest lifting down stretch
Baltimore offered encouraging news about Grayson Rodriguez on Wednesday, but reliever Jacob Webb joined him on the IL.
Anthony Santander discusses being selected to All-Star Game
Anthony Santander discusses being selected to All-Star Game
