Twelve Orioles Thoughts following home series split with Toronto
After another up-and-down weekend, Baltimore still hasn’t won back-to-back games or a series this season.
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss grave concern about Orioles early failures on mound and at the plate
The concerns for the pitching of the Baltimore Orioles remains a reality but the absence of runs and runners and hits and good plate appearances has been the most unsettling feature of a lousy start in a season of great promise. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss some grave concerns about the Birds’ early failures on mound and at the plate and where solutions might be coming.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss in Arizona
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings after Baltimore’s slow start continued in Arizona.
Panic in Birdland? The Orioles’ start and starters begin with a suddenly empty plate
The concerns for the pitching of the Baltimore Orioles remains a reality but the absence of runs and runners and hits and good plate appearances has been the most unsettling feature of a lousy start in a season of great promise. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss some grave concerns about the Birds’ early failures on mound and at the plate and where solutions might be coming.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another series loss for Orioles in Kansas City and pitching problems
The Orioles haven’t won a series so far this season and head to Arizona a sub-.500 effort with some glaring problems. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the injuries, lack of pitching depth, defensive miscues and streaky bats of the Birds as the lineups of Brandon Hyde and institutional philosophy of Mike Elias collide on the field.
Perceived 2024 hangover not helping vibes of Orioles’ slow start
A 4-6 start by itself doesn’t warrant much concern, but it’s magnified after last year’s disappointing finish and an underwhelming offseason.
Pitching problems persist for scuffling Orioles heading to desert
The Orioles haven’t won a series so far this season and head to Arizona a sub-.500 effort with some glaring problems. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the injuries, lack of pitching depth, defensive miscues and streaky bats of the Birds as the lineups of Brandon Hyde and institutional philosophy of Mike Elias collide on the field.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss victorious Opening Day for Orioles and Cowser injury
It was a glorious day for baseball in Baltimore on Monday and the Orioles got the job done on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a victorious Opening Day for the Birds and the real concerns of the loss of outfielder Colton Cowser with a broken thumb and concerns about the depth and defense in his lengthy absence.
Thrill of Opening Day perfection and agony of Cowser thumb injury
It was a glorious day for baseball in Baltimore on Monday and the Orioles got the job done on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a victorious Opening Day for the Birds and the real concerns of the loss of outfielder Colton Cowser with a broken thumb and concerns about the depth and defense in his lengthy absence.
Orioles outfielder Cowser out at least 6-8 weeks with fractured thumb
Colton Cowser injured his left thumb on a head-first slide into first base late in Sunday’s loss at Toronto.
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.
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 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.
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.
Five Orioles questions to open 2025 spring training
Is Adley Rutschman past whatever happened to him over the second half of 2024?
Laureano signing adds depth, speculation to Orioles outfield
Baltimore agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with veteran outfielder Ramón Laureano on Tuesday.
Punchless Orioles swept away by Kansas City in Wild Card Series
Baltimore lost 2-1 on Wednesday and managed just a single run over 18 postseason innings.
Colton Cowser discusses fractured hand after Orioles swept by Kansas City
Colton Cowser discusses fractured hand after Orioles swept by Kansas City
Orioles clinch playoff spot in back-to-back seasons for first time since 1996-97
Baltimore beat the New York Yankees in a 5-3 final at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night.
Burnes tosses seven scoreless, Orioles club season-high five homers in 7-1 win over Detroit
Baltimore’s magic number to clinch a playoff spot is down to 3.
Orioles drop third straight in 5-3 final to San Francisco as woeful September continues
Baltimore has now dropped four straight series and eight of its last 10 games.
Colton Cowser discusses offensive effort in Orioles’ 5-3 loss to San Francisco
Colton Cowser discusses offensive effort in Orioles’ 5-3 loss to San Francisco
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles mediocre baseball and waiting on better health and more big hits
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles mediocre baseball and waiting on better health and more big hits
The current mediocrity of the Orioles drones on…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles mediocre baseball and waiting on better health and more big hits as the Birds head to Detroit in second place in the AL East.
Rutschman “day to day” for Orioles after being scratched with lower back discomfort
The Baltimore catcher had been scheduled to lead off against Boston on Friday night.
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.
After busy trade deadline day, Orioles take down Toronto in 6-2 final
Anthony Santander and Ramon Urias homered to back up 6 2/3 strong innings from Corbin Burnes on Tuesday night.
Colton Cowser talks settling into leadoff spot and trade deadline after Tuesday’s Orioles win
Colton Cowser talks settling into leadoff spot and trade deadline after Tuesday’s Orioles win
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss first round of Orioles trades, Austin Hays and playing bad baseball
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss first round of Orioles trades, Austin Hays and playing bad baseball
How are Orioles doing in MLB trade market so far?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss first round of Orioles trades, Austin Hays and playing bad baseball
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles slide and high anxiety of MLB trade deadline for Elias
A massive weekend ahead for the Baltimore Orioles host the San Diego Padres and Mike Elias searches to improve the pitching arsenal for a first-place team that can win the World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the unrest of MLB trade deadline.
High anxiety at Camden Yards as Orioles look to deal for pitching
A massive weekend ahead for the Baltimore Orioles host the San Diego Padres and Mike Elias searches to improve the pitching arsenal for a first-place team that can win the World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the unrest associated with the MLB trading deadline for all parties concerned – including nervous and antsy players who know they could be tapped on the shoulder.
Colton Cowser homers off Scherzer to help Orioles to 2-1 win over Rangers
Colton Cowser homers off Scherzer to help Orioles to 2-1 win over Rangers
