Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 6-4 win over Kansas City
Luke Jones reflects on a walk-off night at Camden Yards on Monday.
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What are Orioles really capable and willing to do to improve this offseason?
With the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings in full swing in Nashville, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder what John Angelos and the Orioles offseason intentions really are beyond the franchise maximizing lease leverage against Governor Wes Moore and the citizens of Maryland and the fans who have supported the team. Oh, and there’s money and the pitching and tens of millions to be spent in free agency.
Luke Jones and Nestor wonder what Angelos and Orioles offseason intentions really are beyond maximizing lease leverage
With the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings in full swing in Nashville, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder what John Angelos and the Orioles offseason intentions really are beyond the franchise maximizing lease leverage against Governor Wes Moore and the citizens of Maryland the fans who have supported the team. Oh, and there’s money and the pitching and tens of millions to be spent in free agency.
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Orioles first baseman Chris Davis announces retirement from baseball
The 35-year-old underwent season-ending hip surgery in May and had one year remaining on his seven-year, $161 million contract.
Orioles prospect concerns: Kjerstad still dealing with myocarditis, Hall has sore elbow
General manager Mike Elias says there’s no timetable for Heston Kjerstad’s return to the field as he’s again dealing with heart inflammation.
Orioles general manager Elias speaks on Davis, Kjerstad, Harvey, more
Mike Elias discussed a variety of topics ranging from Chris Davis’ surgery to the health of Hunter Harvey and Heston Kjerstad.
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Orioles first baseman Davis undergoes season-ending hip surgery
The 2021 season is over before it ever started for Chris Davis, leaving one to again wonder if he’s played his final game in Baltimore.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 7-3 loss to Boston in home opener
The reception from fans, both teams, and the umpires for Trey Mancini brought goosebumps as he played in Baltimore for the first time since beating cancer.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts approaching Opening Day
Austin Hays has been on a roller coaster since his major league debut in 2017, but he was easily Baltimore’s best player this spring
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Orioles option Akin to Norfolk, re-sign LeBlanc, place Davis on 60-day injured list
Manager Brandon Hyde explained the decision to demote young lefty Keegan Akin, who struggled in Grapefruit League action after being a favorite to make the rotation.
Mike Elias: “2021’s not going to be the same as 2019, but it’s going to be better than 2020”
The Orioles general manager is looking forward to moving back toward more baseball normalcy this season.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts one week into Grapefruit League play
Now hitting exclusively from the left side, Cedric Mullins is off to a good start at the plate this spring.
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Orioles’ Davis says he’s made changes “visible to the naked eye” in hopes of better results
The veteran first baseman described adjustments at the plate as “overdue” in trying to rejuvenate his career after batting a combined .169 over the last three seasons.
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2021 Orioles spring preview: 40-man roster position players
The Baltimore outfield is shaping up to be a crowded group this season.
Twelve Orioles thoughts counting down to start of spring training
Yusniel Diaz is among the prospects likely to arrive in Baltimore at some point in 2021.
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Hyde says Mancini “looks fantastic,” Davis will need to earn playing time
The Orioles manager said “all signs are great” with Trey Mancini, who should be ready for spring training whenever it officially begins.
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Orioles’ Davis: “I’m not throwing in the towel”
The 34-year-old first baseman who’s batted .169 over the last three seasons says he’s fully committed to playing in 2021.
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Means finally joins party for surprising 2020 Orioles
A John Means resurgence on the heels of Keegan Akin and Dean Kremer shutting down the Yankees last weekend would give the Orioles the makings of their most interesting starting rotation in some time.
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Mountcastle, Davis like two ships passing in the night for Orioles
Ryan Mountcastle brings hope for better days ahead, especially with Baltimore’s surprising start being flattened by a six-game losing streak this week.
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.
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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.
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.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts entering abbreviated 2020 season
Center fielder Austin Hays headlines the list of exciting youngsters to watch in Baltimore this season.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 2020 amateur draft
Time will tell whether Arkansas outfielder Heston Kjerstad was worthy of being the second overall pick.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts ahead of an Opening Day not to be
The timing of Trey Mancini being diagnosed with colon cancer coinciding with baseball’s shutdown has made the news even more difficult to process.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts in early days of March
This figures to be a pivotal year for outfield prospect Yusniel Diaz after an injury-plagued 2019 campaign.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts at start of 2020 spring training
The patience required for a multiyear rebuild was already agonizing enough, but the model being the 2017 Houston Astros now carries much different connotations.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts entering late August
The Orioles pitching staff entered Tuesday on the verge of making infamous major league history.
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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.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts at 2019 All-Star break
John Means being the first Baltimore rookie named to the All-Star team in over 50 years is a tremendous story.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts entering late June
Trey Mancini continues to have a career year at the plate, fueling discussion about his future.
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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.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts moving toward Memorial Day weekend
Stevie Wilkerson has been one of the few bright spots in the month of May.
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Nine notable Orioles numbers at end of April
Trey Mancini entered Wednesday ranked eighth in the majors in on-base plus slugging percentage.
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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.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts on struggling pitching staff
The Baltimore staff allowed a staggering 37 home runs through its first 13 games.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
