Laureano signing adds depth, speculation to Orioles outfield
Baltimore agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with veteran outfielder Ramón Laureano on Tuesday.
Brandon Hyde
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.
Orioles shifting the left field wall and lowering expectations of a free agency splash
There is plenty to debate regarding the “new” Baltimore Orioles and offseason with promise and hope for the franchise to take a major step forward under the ownership of David Rubenstein and the deft leadership of Mike Elias. That said, the Friday afternoon news dump of the Camden Yards left field wall and the lack of a free agency splash don’t feel like anything that will excite the fan base.
Bill Cole grills Nestor about what he really expects from Orioles this offseason
It’s up to Nestor’s friends and sponsors to keep him honest. Our pal Bill Cole of Cole Roofing and Gordian Enegry grills Nestor about what he really expects from the Orioles this offseason with new ownership and a team full of young stars waiting on better pitching. And fans waiting on some kind of honest and authentic communication.
Chirinos, Britton headline additions to 2025 Orioles coaching staff
Buck Britton had been a manager in Baltimore’s farm system since 2018 and is the older brother of former Orioles pitcher Zack Britton.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss moving left field wall and low expectations of Baltimore Orioles fans
There is plenty to debate regarding the “new” Baltimore Orioles and offseason with promise and hope for the franchise to take a major step forward under the ownership of David Rubenstein and the deft leadership of Mike Elias. That said, the Friday afternoon news dump of the Camden Yards left field wall and the lack of a free agency splash don’t feel like anything that will excite the fan base.
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.
Eisenberg on thud of Orioles quick exit: “It was not appealing baseball”
Our mentor and longtime columnist at The Baltimore Sun, John Eisenberg returns with more lost Bird Tapes telling the history of Orioles baseball, and schools Nestor on Orioles offseason ownership history and some Washington and Baltimore football lore as the Commanders come north to face the Ravens.
Our fave columnist John Eisenberg schools Nestor on Orioles offseason ownership history and Washington and Baltimore football lore
Our mentor and longtime columnist at The Baltimore Sun, John Eisenberg returns with more lost Bird Tapes telling the history of Orioles baseball, and schools Nestor on Orioles offseason ownership history and some Washington and Baltimore football lore as the Commanders come north to face the Ravens.
Coppin State skipper Sherman Reed talks Orioles and big league pitching wisdom from Wayne Franklin for Eagles
With the Orioles bats going cold and the sudden early exit, we had to talk some MLB playoffs and pitching with Coppin State head coach Sherman Reed as he welcomes former big leaguer Wayne Franklin onto his staff to teach the Eagles hurlers in West Baltimore.
Did Mr. Rubenstein and Catie Griggs see all of Orioles empty seats for playoff games at Camden Yards?
If the whole sections of empty green seats at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in October don’t send a bright orange signal for change and improvement to the new ownership of the Baltimore Orioles, there is no hope. Luke Jones and Nestor wonder aloud where the franchise goes – on and off the field – with new owner David Rubenstein in what they hope will be an offseason of massive transition and accountability that fans haven’t witnessed in three decades.
Luke Jones and Nestor wonder aloud where Orioles franchise goes with new owner David Rubenstein in offseason of transition
If the whole sections of empty green seats at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in October don’t send a bright orange signal for change and improvement to the new ownership of the Baltimore Orioles, there is no hope. Luke Jones and Nestor wonder aloud where franchise goes – on and off the field – with new owner David Rubenstein in what they hope will be an offseason of massive transition and accountability that fans haven’t witnessed in three decades.
Talking Orioles baseball and Coppin State pitching with skipper Sherman Reed
With the Orioles bats going cold and the sudden early exit, we had to talk some MLB playoffs and pitching with Coppin State head coach Sherman Reed as he welcomes former big leaguer Wayne Franklin onto his staff to teach the Eagles hurlers in West Baltimore.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss woeful bats of October Orioles and what happens next for Elias and roster
The Baltimore Orioles managed just one run in two games of the AL Wild Card round against the Kansas City Royals. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the woeful bats of the October Orioles and what happens next for Elias and roster after a summer where it wasn’t good enough – or healthy enough – to win postseason baseball games.
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.
The injuries and frosty late season bats of 2024 Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles managed just one run in two games of the AL Wild Card round against the Kansas City Royals. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the woeful bats of the October Orioles and what happens next for Elias and roster after a summer where it wasn’t good enough – or healthy enough – to win postseason baseball games.
Brandon Hyde discusses state of Orioles after early playoff exit for second straight year
Brandon Hyde discusses state of Orioles after early playoff exit for second straight year
Mike Elias “going to work tirelessly” to help Orioles rebound after disappointing second half, early playoff exit
Mike Elias “going to work tirelessly” to help Orioles rebound after disappointing second half, early playoff exit
Punchless Orioles swept away by Kansas City in Wild Card Series
Baltimore lost 2-1 on Wednesday and managed just a single run over 18 postseason innings.
Brandon Hyde reacts to Orioles being swept in Wild Card Series
Brandon Hyde reacts to Orioles being swept in Wild Card Series
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 waste superb Burnes start, fall 1-0 to Kansas City in Game 1 of Wild Card Series
Baltimore managed just five hits and went 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position to now face possible elimination on Wednesday.
Brandon Hyde reacts to Orioles’ 1-0 loss to Royals in Game 1
Brandon Hyde reacts to Orioles’ 1-0 loss to Royals in Game 1
Allen McCallum: Can the Orioles make new memories for Baltimore fans this October?
These two guys watched the 1996 and 1997 Orioles playoff disappointments together from the press box in Cleveland and New York. Now, with the next Baby Birds headed into a second straight October, our old pal Allen McCallum joins Nestor to prep for a wild baseball playoff orange carpet ride once again. Is this the year?
Allen McCallum and Nestor get ready for an Orioles baseball playoff orange carpet ride in October
These two guys watched the 1996 and 1997 Orioles playoff disappointments from the press box in Cleveland and New York. Now, with the next Baby Birds headed into a second straight October, our old pal Allen McCallum joins Nestor to prep for a wild baseball playoff orange carpet ride once again. Is this the year?
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.
Can Orioles exit Ragans and Royals in a short series?
It’s taken a year for the Baltimore Orioles to get back to the baseball that matters. Luke Jones and Nestor get Birds fans ready for October and sudden death baseball with Kansas City Royals. Gotta win Game 1 and Corbin Burnes vs. Cole Ragans is a good one.
Who is ready to be an October hero for Orioles?
With playoff fever quelled by the sluggish play of the Baltimore Orioles in the second half, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder if the bats can turn on and the bullpen can meet the challenge of an October run as the Kansas City Royals come to Camden Yards for a Wild Card week battle.
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Orioles bats to arrive against Royals at Camden Yards
With playoff fever quelled by the sluggish play of the Baltimore Orioles in the second half, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder if the bats can turn on and the bullpen can meet the challenge of an October run as the Kansas City Royals come to Camden Yards for a Wild Card week battle.
Luke Jones and Nestor get Orioles fans ready for October and quick baseball with Kansas City Royals
It’s taken a year for the Baltimore Orioles to get back to the baseball that matters. Luke Jones and Nestor get Birds fans ready for October and sudden death baseball with Kansas City Royals. Gotta win Game 1 and Corbin Burnes vs. Cole Ragans is a good one.
Brandon Hyde previews Orioles-Royals series and talks expectations entering 2024 postseason
Brandon Hyde previews Orioles-Royals series and talks expectations entering 2024 postseason
Orioles to host Kansas City in best-of-three AL Wild Card Series
Baltimore went 4-2 in the season series, but these clubs haven’t met since April.
Getting fired up for the biggest Baltimore sports week in many years
On the eve of a huge home game for the Ravens against the undefeated Buffalo Bills and giddy with excitement for Game 1 of the MLB playoffs at Camden Yards for the Orioles, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ playoff rotation, the city of Oakland losing baseball and the Ravens’ readiness for the Bills on both sides of the ball. Big week here in the Charm City. No one does it better…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles playoff rotation, Oakland losing baseball and Ravens readiness for Bills
On the eve of a huge home game for the Ravens against the undefeated Buffalo Bills and giddy with excitement for Game 1 of the MLB playoffs at Camden Yards for the Orioles, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ playoff rotation, the city of Oakland losing baseball and the Ravens’ readiness for the Bills on both sides of the ball. Big week here in the Charm City. No one does it better…
Orioles shorten up Burnes ahead of next week’s Game 1 while another pitching concern emerges
Reliever Yennier Cano had another rough outing on Thursday night to continue a trying September.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss loss of Grayson Rodriguez and Orioles path to playoff pitching
It wasn’t shocking or even unexpected news but not having Grayson Rodriguez over the next month could really hurt the Baltimore Orioles chances of winning the World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ difficult path to the kind of playoff pitching they’ll need from Corbin Burnes, Zach Eflin, Dean Kremer and bullpen that has been anything but “lights out.”
Going into October without Grayson
It wasn’t shocking or even unexpected news but not having Grayson Rodriguez over the next month could really hurt the Baltimore Orioles chances of winning the World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ difficult path to the kind of playoff pitching they’ll need from Corbin Burnes, Zach Eflin, Dean Kremer and bullpen that has been anything but “lights out.”
Orioles shut down starter Grayson Rodriguez for remainder of 2024
Manager Brandon Hyde announced Wednesday that Rodriguez won’t return for the postseason.
