Castoff Orioles providing no shortage of fun early in weird season
The 2020 Orioles are competing, entertaining, and — to the surprise of everyone — winning.
Luke Jones, Orioles
Brandon Hyde
Luke Jones, Orioles
Twelve Orioles thoughts following series sweep over Tampa Bay
One of 2019’s surprise stories, Hanser Alberto is batting .429 with a 1.145 OPS through the first eight games of the new season.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following home opener loss to Yankees
There was no orange carpet or improved fortune against the Yankees at an empty Camden Yards on Wednesday.
Luke Jones, Orioles, Sports, x-Archive
Twelve Orioles thoughts following season-opening series win in Boston
A run-scoring double snapped Chris Davis’ 0-for-10 to begin the 2020 season.
Luke Jones, Orioles, Sports, x-Archive
Mancini seeing “light at the end of the tunnel” as Orioles play without him
“It’s strange. It’s the first time since I was about 3 years old that I’m not playing baseball during the year.”
Finding value in 2020 Orioles season challenging and easy at same time
With fingers crossed and expectations low for the Orioles, let’s play ball.
Luke Jones, Orioles, Sports, x-Archive
Tommy Milone to start on Opening Day for Orioles in place of Means
The 33-year-old lefty signed with Baltimore as a non-roster invitee to spring training in mid-February.
Luke Jones, Orioles
Orioles scratch Means from exhibition start due to “little bit of dead arm”
Manager Brandon Hyde said it’s too early to know whether the lefty’s Opening Day start in Boston is in jeopardy.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Twelve Orioles thoughts entering late August
The Orioles pitching staff entered Tuesday on the verge of making infamous major league history.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Davis incident resolved, but that doesn’t erase obvious for Orioles
Wednesday’s scene in the dugout only spotlighted what the Orioles need to accept with Chris Davis.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Twelve Orioles thoughts on Andrew Cashner trade
Pitching up in the zone more and doubling his changeup usage led to Andrew Cashner’s rebound this season.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Mullins trying to “get some positive mojo working” at Double-A Bowie
The Opening Day center fielder was demoted from the majors in April and batted just .205 at Triple-A Norfolk.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Twelve Orioles thoughts on Adley Rutschman’s Baltimore introduction
The first overall pick put on a show in a batting practice session with the current Orioles.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
All bets off on Orioles’ potential path toward infamy
Surpassing the 1962 New York Mets is hardly a stretch for a club that’s lost 34 of its last 43 games.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles designate Straily for assignment, place Means on injured list
Veteran Dan Straily had allowed a whopping 22 home runs in just 47 2/3 innings this season.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Twelve Orioles thoughts entering late June
Trey Mancini continues to have a career year at the plate, fueling discussion about his future.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles place left fielder Smith on seven-day concussion list
The 26-year-old Dwight Smith Jr. leads Baltimore in runs batted in and ranks third in home runs.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Sisco recalled by Orioles to begin road trip in Texas
The 24-year-old was batting .289 with 20 extra-base hits and a .914 OPS at Triple-A Norfolk.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
First overall pick begins real judgment of Orioles general manager Elias
The top pick is as much symbolic as it is critical for a fan base in need of some light at the end of a dark, cold tunnel of losing.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles hope Stewart’s arrival kick-starts consistent talent pipeline
Instead of sulking after his mid-spring demotion, DJ Stewart seized the opportunity to grow as a player.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Twelve Orioles thoughts moving toward Memorial Day weekend
Stevie Wilkerson has been one of the few bright spots in the month of May.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Twelve Orioles thoughts approaching mid-May
Mychal Givens has recorded more than three outs in eight of his first 13 appearances, making him a valuable commodity.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Means offering unexpected intrigue for rebuilding Orioles
The 26-year-old lefty leads the club in ERA after entering 2019 as little more than an afterthought.
Luke Jones, Ravens, x-Archive
Nine notable Orioles numbers at end of April
Trey Mancini entered Wednesday ranked eighth in the majors in on-base plus slugging percentage.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles send Cobb back to IL, recall Wynns, designate Sucre for assignment
Struggling veteran Alex Cobb was placed on the injured list for the third time this season.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles send struggling Mullins to Triple-A Norfolk
The hopeful heir apparent to former All-Star center fielder Adam Jones was batting just .094 in 74 plate appearances.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Twelve Orioles thoughts after first 20 games of 2019 season
Trey Mancini has easily been Baltimore’s biggest star, but Dwight Smith Jr. has been the surprise at the plate.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Twelve Orioles thoughts on struggling pitching staff
The Baltimore staff allowed a staggering 37 home runs through its first 13 games.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles starting pitcher Cobb back on injured list with lower back issue
The veteran right-hander made his 2019 debut less than a week ago.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Davis problem growing even more uncomfortable in Orioles rebuild
Chris Davis entered Monday 0-for-44 since collecting his last hit on Sept. 14 of last season, leaving him just shy of the major league record for non-pitchers.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 8-4 loss to Yankees in home opener
Even coming off the injured list, Alex Cobb had a much better season debut this time around.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Twelve Orioles thoughts following series win over Yankees
On Baltimore’s 226th pitch of the game, Paul Fry converted the save in a 7-5 win on Sunday.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 7-2 loss on Opening Day
Trey Mancini’s RBI double in the sixth inning proved to be a rare highlight for Baltimore.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Nine questions on the 2019 Orioles entering the season
Coming off the worst season in club history, what will 2019 bring for the rebuilding Orioles?
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles regime wisely keeping focus on big picture with roster moves
General manager Mike Elias is doing what’s best for the future over trying to squeeze out an extra win or two in 2019.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Twelve Orioles thoughts with Grapefruit League action underway
Mychal Givens is just one Baltimore pitcher who could benefit from a greater emphasis on his slider.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Twelve Orioles thoughts entering 2019 spring training
Discussion of Chris Davis making adjustments to bounce back is nothing new this time of year.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Waiting the hardest part in earliest stages of Orioles’ rebuild
The Orioles will try to sell a promising future, but the wait to get there won’t be easy.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Elias labels reports of Orioles managerial hiring “premature”
Multiple outlets reported Baltimore was set to hire Chicago Cubs bench coach Brandon Hyde as manager.
