Chilly Orioles bats and an outfield in flux
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the cold Birds bats against Blue Jays in a 3-2 Monday night loss as Adley Rutschman added homers and Kyle Stowers returns in a crowded and struggling outfield offense.
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Orioles shuffle outfield depth by recalling Stowers, activating Hays from IL
Kyle Stowers is back in the major leagues for the first time since last May.
Brandon Hyde talks Hays rehab, Kimbrel struggles, potential six-man rotation plans
Brandon Hyde talks Hays rehab, Kimbrel struggles, potential six-man rotation plans
Orioles run support suddenly nowhere to be found for No. 1 starter Burnes
Baltimore has scored a total of two runs over the last three games Corbin Burnes has started.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Kimbrel situation and how Orioles will address bullpen
With the inconsistency and unavailability of Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel, it appears that the club is going to need a different approach to saving all of these games that they’re leading late. How will Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde approach the bullpen rotation now that the starters have returned with strong efforts on the road?
Finding some relief in the back of the bullpen
With the inconsistency and unavailability of Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel, it appears that the club is going to need a different approach to saving all of these games that they’re leading late. How will Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde approach the bullpen rotation now that the starters have returned with strong efforts on the road?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles stacking wins against Yankees and Nasty Nestor
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles stacking wins against Yankees and Nasty Nestor
Making Nasty Nestor pay in Baltimore
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles stacking wins against the New York Yankees and beating “Nasty” Nestor Cortes with a great effort from Dean Kremer and a depleted bullpen on Tuesday night at Camden Yards.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles trip, Kjerstad promotion and Bateman deal with Ravens before NFL Draft
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles returning from Anaheim to see the A’s and Yankees at Camden Yards with the Heston Kjerstad promotion and the curious Rashod Bateman deal with the Ravens before NFL Draft. A big week of sports ahead in Baltimore.
Fielding a field of crowded outfielders as Kjerstad arrives for Orioles
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles returning from Anaheim to see the A’s and Yankees at Camden Yards with the Heston Kjerstad promotion and the curious Rashod Bateman deal with the Ravens before NFL Draft. A big week of sports ahead in Baltimore.
With Hays on IL, Orioles officially recall Heston Kjerstad for Tuesday’s game in Anaheim
Kjerstad was set to bat eighth and play right field on Tuesday night.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss maturation of Orioles system and solid start to season
With the promotion of Jackson Holliday and the emergence of Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg to go with the already-arrived Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson, the Baltimore Orioles are loaded. It’s the dawn of a new day of Orioles baseball. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the maturation of Orioles system and the solid start to season despite some obvious pitching deficiencies.
The Orioles farm that keeps producing legit big league phenoms
With the promotion of Jackson Holliday and the emergence of Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg to go with the already-arrived Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson, the Baltimore Orioles are loaded. It’s the dawn of a new day of Orioles baseball. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the maturation of Orioles system and the solid start to season despite some obvious pitching deficiencies.
Brandon Hyde talks Bradish rehab assignment, Hays struggles, Cowser success, more
Brandon Hyde talks Bradish rehab assignment, Hays struggles, Cowser success, more
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss torrid bat of Colton Cowser and what it means for Hays and lineup
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss torrid bat of Colton Cowser and what it means for Hays and lineup
Hyde trying to get struggling Hays going in Orioles lineup
With Colton Cowser being named AL Player of the Week, Austin Hays is finding fewer chances to shake off a slow start.
Making a case for The Milkman
Outfielder Colton Cowser struggled in his first MLB assignment last year but has begun the 2024 with a torrid pace leaving manager Brandon Hyde with some tough decisions on playing time for Austin Hays. Our Luke Jones joins Nestor to evaluate this young roster and ways to continue to utilize the bench and the potential of big bats from blue chip prospects.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss to Milwaukee
Despite a rough weekend, Baltimore could exhale upon avoiding the sweep on Sunday afternoon.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles future with crowded outfield and thin pitching
With the recall of Jackson Holliday from Norfolk, it appears to be the first of many young players the Orioles will be needing to make room for in Baltimore or a decision about in the coming weeks as Heston Kjerstad, Kyle Stowers and others continue to destroy Triple A pitching at Norfolk to start the season.
The outfield backup jam from Norfolk to Camden Yards
With the recall of Jackson Holliday from Norfolk, it appears to be the first of many young players the Orioles will be needing to make room for in Baltimore or a decision about in the coming weeks as Heston Kjerstad, Kyle Stowers and others continue to destroy Triple A pitching at Norfolk to start the season.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Cano, Kimbrel, the bullpen and frosty bats of early Orioles campaign
Less than two weeks into the season, it’s been a mixed bag for the Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disappointing Pittsburgh series and ways a better bullpen could support some frosty bats of the early Orioles campaign.
What happens when Kimbrel can’t go in 9th?
Less than two weeks into the season, it’s been a mixed bag for the Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disappointing Pittsburgh series and ways a better bullpen could support some frosty bats of the early Orioles campaign.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss in Pittsburgh
A 2-for-26 start for Austin Hays has been magnified on the heels of his tough second half last year.
Brandon Hyde talks Perez return timetable, leadoff spot, other topics as Orioles wrap homestand
Brandon Hyde talks Perez return timetable, leadoff spot, other topics as Orioles wrap homestand
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 6-4 win over Kansas City
Luke Jones reflects on a walk-off night at Camden Yards on Monday.
Austin Hays talks Opening Day and start of 2024 Orioles season
Austin Hays talks Opening Day and start of 2024 Orioles season
State of Orioles outfield worth monitoring as 2024 unfolds
How much could Baltimore’s outfield picture evolve over the course of the season?
Four Orioles questions to open 2024 spring training
When was the last time you were this excited for a new baseball season?
Only nice people allowed: It’s the local Lauraville family love that makes Koco’s Pub perfect
Our Maryland Crab Cake Tour will be making more stops with Marcella and her gang on Harford Road in Lauraville as we continue to the take the show on the road, presented by The Maryland Lottery, Window Nation and Jiffy Lube. The familiar faces of the place and the parrots, margaritas and Koconut shrimp extend behind the bar and into the kitchen with a great family story. Meet Liz and Sea Bass. They’ve got Orioles Fever, too!
Orioles swept by Texas in 7-1 final to lose ALDS, conclude 2023 on sour note
Dean Kremer surrendered six runs and the bats were again quiet as Baltimore was swept for the first time all season.
Austin Hays says plenty to be learned from October shortcomings for future
Austin Hays says plenty to be learned from October shortcomings for future
On brink of elimination, Orioles aiming to bounce back one more time in 2023
“I feel good about our club. I think we’re going to play good baseball here.”
Texas crushes Rodriguez to push Orioles to verge of elimination in 11-8 final in Game 2 of ALDS
Teams losing the first two games of a best-of-five postseason series hold a 10-78 all-time record in those series.
Austin Hays discusses how Orioles can climb out of 0-2 hole in ALDS
Austin Hays discusses how Orioles can climb out of 0-2 hole in ALDS
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following ALDS Game 1 loss to Texas
The offensive highlights were few and far between as Baltimore lost the opener of the best-of-five series.
Orioles bats too dormant in 3-2 loss to Texas to open ALDS
Despite striking out 16 Rangers hitters, Baltimore had only five hits and went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.
Austin Hays discusses offensive struggles following 3-2 loss to Texas in Game 1
Austin Hays discusses offensive struggles following 3-2 loss to Texas in Game 1
Let Rick Dempsey tell you how the Orioles can win the whole thing
As busy as ever opening a new Baseball Warehouse in Columbia, the Orioles 1983 World Series MVP joined Nestor for a chat about the love of Baltimore baseball, the fun of fantasy camp in Florida and another championship parade for our long-suffering Birdwatchers.
Brandon Hyde and Austin Hays meet with media prior to Game 1 of ALDS
Brandon Hyde and Austin Hays meet with media prior to Game 1 of ALDS
Orioles legend Rick Dempsey tells Nestor about his Baseball Warehouse opening and Birdwatching a chance for another Baltimore World Series
Orioles legend Rick Dempsey tells Nestor about his Baseball Warehouse opening and Birdwatching a chance for another Baltimore World Series
