Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss in Arizona
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings after Baltimore’s slow start continued in Arizona.
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Eflin lat strain and Orioles bat problems in Arizona
The news about Zach Eflin being shut down leaves us wondering what the entire Orioles rotation will look like next week. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the pitching depth and sluggish bats on the Birds as they exit Arizona and head home for a wet weekend against Toronto. At least Cedric Mullins is seeing the ball well…
Orioles bear sore lats and sick bats in Arizona
The news about Zach Eflin being shut down leaves us wondering what the entire Orioles rotation will look like next week. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the pitching depth and sluggish bats on the Birds as they exit Arizona and head home for a wet weekend against Toronto. At least Cedric Mullins is seeing the ball well…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Eflin early departure and Gunnar bat awakening in Arizona
On a night when the Orioles got Gunnar Henderson back on track and beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 in Phoenix, the post-game concern for the early exit of ace Zach Eflin looms large for a rotation and pitching staff that is already on fumes for quality starts in April. Luke Jones and Nestor stay up late this week as the Birds try to win their first series of the season.
Concern for Eflin in desert continues a mound of worries for Orioles
On a night when the Orioles got Gunnar Henderson back on track and beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 in Phoenix, the post-game concern for the early exit of ace Zach Eflin looms large for a rotation and pitching staff that is already on fumes for quality starts in April. Luke Jones and Nestor stay up late this week as the Birds try to win their first series of the season.
Luke Jones and Nestor sound off on Morton pitching, Harbaugh and Bisciotti chumming and Buzz Williams coming to Terps
In the aftermath of a second no-so-great start by 41-year old Orioles pitcher Charlie Morton, Luke Jones and Nestor talked about the importance of getting Gunnar Henderson back in the lineup in Kansas City and then veered into the John Harbaugh and Steve Bisciotti lovefest on the team website and the buzz of new leadership for Terps basketball in College Park.
The weekend walkoff: Luke and Nestor sound off on Morton pitching, Harbaugh and Bisciotti counting their money and buzz of Williams leading Terps
In the aftermath of a second no-so-great start by 41-year old Orioles pitcher Charlie Morton, Luke Jones and Nestor talked about the importance of getting Gunnar Henderson back in the lineup in Kansas City and then veered into the John Harbaugh and Steve Bisciotti lovefest on the team website and the buzz of new leadership for Terps basketball in College Park.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following home series loss to Boston
The Red Sox were the ones to take advantage of the new left-field wall with three of four homers to left that wouldn’t have cleared the old dimensions.
Two-run homers do in Morton, Orioles in 8-4 loss to Boston
Charlie Morton allowed a two-run shot in each of the first two innings, and Baltimore never recovered, falling to 3-4 on the season.
Charlie Morton allows two home runs, strikes out 10 in home debut for Orioles
Charlie Morton allows two home runs, strikes out 10 in home debut for Orioles
Luke Jones and Nestor go to the hill on Orioles pitching issues of depth and bodies in bullpen
After Grayson Rodriguez went down in spring training, we knew this rotation was going to look shaky as the Orioles’ season began but the first week has been a preview of what’s to come and that means the relief corps will become taxed. Luke Jones and Nestor go to the hill on the Orioles’ early-season pitching issues of depth and bodies in bullpen.
Who is going to pitch in for Orioles as starters leave early?
After Grayson Rodriguez went down in spring training, we knew this rotation was going to look shaky as the Orioles’ season began but the first week has been a preview of what’s to come and that means the relief corps will become taxed. Luke Jones and Nestor go to the hill on the Orioles’ early-season pitching issues of depth and bodies in bullpen.
First time through Orioles’ starting rotation proves to be grind many anticipated
Baltimore will take winning three of its first five games, but the starting rotation didn’t have much to do with it.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Opening Day in Baltimore and Orioles challenges ahead
It’s Opening Day in Baltimore and the clouds that hang over the start of the season have already begun with injuries and a split in Toronto. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss getting Gunnar Henderson on the field and where the innings are coming as Albert Suarez is the latest to leave the bullpen for the IL. Plenty of baseball ahead and a long season here at Baltimore Positive.
The clouds of Opening Day and Orioles mounting problems on the mound
It’s Opening Day in Baltimore and the clouds that hang over the start of the season have already begun with injuries and a split in Toronto. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss getting Gunnar Henderson on the field and where the innings are coming as Albert Suarez is the latest to leave the bullpen for the IL. Plenty of baseball ahead and a long season here at Baltimore Positive.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following season-opening series split in Toronto
All-Star infielder Jordan Westburg homered three times in the first three games before sitting out Sunday’s loss.
Morton falters, Orioles bats go quiet in 8-2 loss to Toronto
Charlie Morton didn’t make it out of the fourth inning in his Orioles debut, but Baltimore managed just three hits in its first defeat of the season.
Charlie Morton breaks down his struggles after taking loss in Orioles debut
Charlie Morton breaks down his struggles after taking loss in Orioles debut
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor ponder the Orioles bottom heavy pitching prospects with Gibson return
With the late addition of Kyle Gibson to remedy the loss of Grayson Rodriguez to the starting rotation to start the campaign, Luke Jones and Nestor ponder the Orioles’ suddenly bottom heavy pitching prospects with injuries and one-year, veteran pitchers trying to keep a contender in games while Mike Elias and the organization regroup on the road to Opening Day.
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.
Is a “bottom heavy” starting rotation really World Series worthy?
With the late addition of Kyle Gibson to remedy the loss of Grayson Rodriguez to the starting rotation to start the campaign, Luke Jones and Nestor ponder the Orioles’ suddenly bottom heavy pitching prospects with injuries and one-year, veteran pitchers trying to keep a contender in games while Mike Elias and the organization regroup on the road to Opening Day.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Opening Day and final week of Orioles spring prep
It has been a rough spring for the Baltimore Orioles but Opening Day beckons next Thursday in Toronto. Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for the season and discuss the many concerns and high hopes for a roster loaded with young talent that is the envy of Major League Baseball. But…the pitching?
Getting ready for Toronto as Sarasota winds down and injuries pile up
It has been a rough spring for the Baltimore Orioles but Opening Day beckons next Thursday in Toronto. Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for the season and discuss the many concerns and high hopes for a roster loaded with young talent that is the envy of Major League Baseball. But…the pitching?
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles spring training pitching plans and prep for Opening Day
The Orioles’ starting rotation isn’t built for the long haul but a promising early spring from the starters and the welcomed relief of having Felix Bautista back on the bump has Luke Jones and Nestor cautiously optimistic about Mike Elias’ ability to piece together a one-year program with Tomoyuki Sugano, Charlie Morton and the remaining cast from last season.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts on Bautista spring debut, early March headlines
Felix Bautista appeared in his first live-game action in 18 months, pitching a scoreless frame with two strikeouts Monday.
Orioles making a spring pitch toward early success
The Orioles’ starting rotation isn’t built for the long haul but a promising early spring from the starters and the welcomed relief of having Felix Bautista back on the bump has Luke Jones and Nestor cautiously optimistic about Mike Elias’ ability to piece together a one-year program with Tomoyuki Sugano, Charlie Morton and the remaining cast from last season.
Luke Jones and Nestor get into the swing of spring training baseball and Orioles unlimited potential
Let’s make this clear: the Baltimore Orioles can win the World Series in 2025. But what is that pathway and where is the pitching eventually going to come from with this deep, young, talented lineup and organization? Let Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio get you ready for Grapefruit games and what to watch in Sarasota.
Getting into the swing of spring training baseball and Orioles unlimited potential
Let’s make this clear: the Baltimore Orioles can win the World Series in 2025. But what is that pathway and where is the pitching eventually going to come from with this deep, young, talented lineup and organization? Let Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio get you ready for Grapefruit games and what to watch in Sarasota.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2025 Grapefruit League play
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings as spring games get underway.
Five Orioles questions to open 2025 spring training
Is Adley Rutschman past whatever happened to him over the second half of 2024?
Luke Jones and Nestor convene at Kooper’s North to discuss direction of 2025 Baltimore Orioles
They are the Elton John and Bernie Taupin of Baltimore sports media – only gathering a few times a year and making podcasts, videos, blogs and radio from two different states for two decades at WNST Baltimore Positive. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio convene at Kooper’s North on “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” to discuss the direction of 2025 Baltimore Orioles. It’s baseball season, Birdland…
It’s time for Luke and Nestor to talk baseball and Orioles 2025 hopes
They are the Elton John and Bernie Taupin of Baltimore sports media – only gathering a few times a year and making podcasts, videos, blogs and radio from two different states for two decades at WNST Baltimore Positive. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio convene at Kooper’s North on “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” to discuss the direction of 2025 Baltimore Orioles. It’s baseball season, Birdland…
