Down 6-0 early, Orioles explode for their highest run total in 25 years in 22-8 win over Rays
Gary Sanchez and Coby Mayo each homered and drove in four as Baltimore eclipsed 20 runs for the first time since Sept. 28, 2000.
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Coby Mayo delivers early two-run double to spark comeback, hits first career homer in Orioles’ 22-8 win over Tampa Bay
Coby Mayo delivers early two-run double to spark comeback, hits first career homer in Orioles’ 22-8 win over Tampa Bay
Calendar continues working against Orioles after underwhelming road trip
The Orioles are 17-10 since May 24, but a 3-4 week moved them farther away from the .500 mark.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles optimism after Angels sweep and run of wins
Don’t look now but the Baltimore Orioles have won 14 of their last 20 games and are headed to Tampa looking to continue to rectify the awful April and May with another series in a minor-league stadium against a MLB club. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss legitimate Orioles’ optimism after an Angels sweep featuring better pitching and a return to the lineup for some key young players ready to compete.
So, are these wins real Orioles’ signs of life this summer?
Don’t look now but the Baltimore Orioles have won 14 of their last 20 games and are headed to Tampa looking to continue to rectify the awful April and May with another series in a minor-league stadium against a MLB club. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss legitimate Orioles’ optimism after an Angels sweep featuring better pitching and a return to the lineup for some key young players ready to compete.
After weekend sweep, pivotal road trip looms for Orioles to show turnaround could be for real
Having won 14 of 20, Baltimore now goes on the road to take on the top two teams in the AL East.
With Mountcastle out 8-12 weeks, time now for Mayo to show he’s part of Orioles’ future
With Ryan Mountcastle sideline until at least August, Coby Mayo should be in line for an extensive look in the majors.
Luke Jones and Nestor set the stage for last place Orioles late night baseball from Seattle and Sacramento
It’s hard to stay up late but even harder when the Baltimore Orioles are in last place in AL East. Luke Jones and Nestor set the stage for three games in Seattle and an unlikely first-time appearance in Sacramento as the MLB circus moves the lowly Athletics into a minor-league stadium.
Birds take broom to fly away for late nights in Seattle and Sacramento
It’s hard to stay up late but even harder when the Baltimore Orioles are in last place in AL East. Luke Jones and Nestor set the stage for three games in Seattle and an unlikely first-time appearance in Sacramento as the MLB circus moves the lowly Athletics into a minor-league stadium.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series sweep of White Sox
New assistant John Mabry brings extensive major league playing and coaching experience to Baltimore’s staff.
Mountcastle becomes latest to go on Orioles’ 10-day injured list
First baseman Ryan Mountcastle hurt his hamstring late in Friday’s win over the Chicago White Sox.
With heat squarely on him, Elias must get Orioles’ young core back on track for anything else to matter
How did Baltimore go from being one of the best teams in baseball to one of the worst in less than a year’s time?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 13-23 start
Baltimore dropped to 10 games below .500 for the first time since June 15, 2022.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles total malaise in Minnesota
The Baltimore Orioles are a terrible baseball team right now. On a 100-loss pace after striking out 17 times and getting just three hits in another 9-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Stink. Stank. Stunk. Luke Jones and Nestor are getting fatigued by the awfulness of it all…
Fatigued by the awfulness of Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a terrible baseball team right now. On a 100-loss pace after striking out 17 times and getting just three hits in another 9-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Stink. Stank. Stunk. Luke Jones and Nestor are getting fatigued by the awfulness of it all…
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 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.
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.
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?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts in final full week of Grapefruit League
Luke Jones offers some orange musings with Opening Day a little over a week away.
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.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2025 Grapefruit League play
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings as spring games get underway.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2025 spring training
Unlike last spring, there were no significant injury revelations from Mike Elias as Baltimore held its first workout Thursday.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts approaching final stretch of regular season
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings as Baltimore tries to keep up with the first-place New York Yankees.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split with Houston
Luke Jones recaps an up-and-down series against the Astros as Baltimore now heads out west.
Coby Mayo expresses relief finally collecting first major league hit
Coby Mayo expresses relief finally collecting first major league hit
Are you worried about the Orioles, too?
It’s official: Luke Jones and Nestor are worried about Orioles pitching over the long haul
Luke Jones and Nestor are worried about Orioles pitching over the long haul
Luke Jones and Nestor are worried about Orioles pitching over the long haul
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles pitching woes, injuries and slugging through it in Toronto
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ pitching woes, mounting injuries and slugging through it in Toronto with Jackson Holliday and Anthony Santander.
Who is going to pitch in to win a pennant?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ pitching woes, mounting injuries and slugging through it in Toronto with Jackson Holliday and Anthony Santander.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Grayson Rodriguez injury and bench decisions of Brandon Hyde as Orioles fall in Toronto
An ugly start to the series in Toronto as the Orioles lose the game and starter Grayson Rodriguez to a sudden injury prior to making his turn against the Blue Jays. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what this could mean for the Birds’ postseason dreams and the unusual managerial decisions of Brandon Hyde.
Fearing the worst with Grayson Rodriguez injury
An ugly start to the series in Toronto as the Orioles lose the game and starter Grayson Rodriguez to a sudden injury prior to making his turn against the Blue Jays. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what this could mean for the Birds’ postseason dreams and the unusual managerial decisions of Brandon Hyde.
Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate all moving parts of Orioles roster as AL East games on road beckon
In the aftermath of a trading deadline that saw Mike Elias move several parts of the roster in deals, Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate all of the still-moving parts of the Orioles bullpen and roles as AL East games on road beckon in Toronto and Tampa.
Orioles now navigating pennant race with questions in bullpen and no real closer
In the aftermath of a trading deadline that saw Mike Elias move several parts of the roster in deals, Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate all of the still-moving parts of the Orioles bullpen and roles as AL East games on road beckon in Toronto and Tampa.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss managerial decisions and lineups of Orioles manager Brandon Hyde
You aren’t the only one seeing a lot new faces in the Baltimore Orioles dugout. Manager Brandon Hyde is a week into managing an unfamiliar roster that has a whole new lineup of possibilities and different humans in a pennant race. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the managerial decisions and pieces to the World Series puzzle that Mike Elias hopes he’s assembled.
Managing a whole lot of change with Orioles roster
You aren’t the only one seeing a lot new faces in the Baltimore Orioles dugout. Manager Brandon Hyde is a week into managing an unfamiliar roster that has a whole new lineup of possibilities and different humans in a pennant race. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the managerial decisions and pieces to the World Series puzzle that Mike Elias hopes he’s assembled.
Top corner infield prospect Coby Mayo set to join Orioles in Cleveland
The slugging corner infielder is Baltimore’s No. 3 prospect and the 15th-best prospect in baseball, according to MLB.com.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss injury to Westburg and dramatic Holliday grand slam
On a night when Jackson Holliday stole the show at Camden Yards with a dramatic grand slam and win over the Blue Jays, the Orioles lost All Star third baseman Jordan Westburg with a fractured hand. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what this shakeup will do for the lineup, infield and the future of Coby Mayo.
Here’s why losing Jordan Westburg is a big deal
On a night when Jackson Holliday stole the show at Camden Yards with a dramatic grand slam and win over the Blue Jays, the Orioles lost All Star third baseman Jordan Westburg with a fractured hand. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what this shakeup will do for the lineup, infield and the future of Coby Mayo.
