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Of the importance of Shane Baz and Pete Alonso (and memories of Glenn Davis and Chris Davis)

Baltimore Positive / April 30, 2026

With the slow starts of the biggest financial investments of the shaky offseason of Mike Elias and the new Rubenstein ownership, Luke Jones and Nestor reset the expectations for a playoff hopeful franchise is sustaining equal parts patience and “win-now” pressure. Shane Baz flashed on Tuesday night and all aspects of Pete Alonso have our historians discussing two Davis guys whose infamy stalks the newest Birds first baseman.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Shane Baz and significance of his Orioles success

BP Podcast Audio / April 29, 2026

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Orioles shifting the left field wall and lowering expectations of a free agency splash

Baltimore Positive / December 21, 2024

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.

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Baltimore Positive / November 24, 2024

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Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 6-4 win over Kansas City

Luke Jones / April 1, 2024

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?

Baltimore Positive / December 10, 2023

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

BP Podcast Audio / December 4, 2023

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

Baltimore Positive / August 12, 2021

The 35-year-old underwent season-ending hip surgery in May and had one year remaining on his seven-year, $161 million contract.

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Orioles prospect concerns: Kjerstad still dealing with myocarditis, Hall has sore elbow

Baltimore Positive / June 16, 2021

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.

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Orioles general manager Elias speaks on Davis, Kjerstad, Harvey, more

Baltimore Positive / May 19, 2021

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

Luke Jones / May 19, 2021

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.

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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 7-3 loss to Boston in home opener

Luke Jones / April 8, 2021

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

Luke Jones / March 30, 2021

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

Baltimore Positive / March 26, 2021

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.

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Mike Elias: “2021’s not going to be the same as 2019, but it’s going to be better than 2020”

Baltimore Positive / March 11, 2021

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

Luke Jones / March 8, 2021

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

Baltimore Positive / February 26, 2021

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

Luke Jones / February 16, 2021

The Baltimore outfield is shaping up to be a crowded group this season.

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Twelve Orioles thoughts counting down to start of spring training

Luke Jones / February 12, 2021

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

Baltimore Positive / December 14, 2020

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”

Baltimore Positive / December 9, 2020

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

Luke Jones / September 9, 2020

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

Luke Jones / August 21, 2020

Ryan Mountcastle brings hope for better days ahead, especially with Baltimore’s surprising start being flattened by a six-game losing streak this week.

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Twelve Orioles thoughts following home opener loss to Yankees

Luke Jones / July 29, 2020

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

Luke Jones / July 26, 2020

A run-scoring double snapped Chris Davis’ 0-for-10 to begin the 2020 season.

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Finding value in 2020 Orioles season challenging and easy at same time

Luke Jones / July 23, 2020

With fingers crossed and expectations low for the Orioles, let’s play ball.

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Twelve Orioles thoughts entering abbreviated 2020 season

Luke Jones / July 20, 2020

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

Luke Jones / June 15, 2020

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

Luke Jones / March 25, 2020

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

Luke Jones / March 2, 2020

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

Luke Jones / February 18, 2020

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

Luke Jones / August 20, 2019

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

Luke Jones / August 9, 2019

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

Luke Jones / July 8, 2019

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

Luke Jones / June 18, 2019

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

Luke Jones / June 7, 2019

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

Luke Jones / May 21, 2019

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

Luke Jones / May 1, 2019

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

Luke Jones / April 19, 2019

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

Luke Jones / April 12, 2019

The Baltimore staff allowed a staggering 37 home runs through its first 13 games.

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