Mountcastle activated, Jimenez optioned as Orioles begin final road trip
Ryan Mountcastle is back after being sidelined with a sprained left wrist since Aug. 22.
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Brandon Hyde discusses “tough day” as Orioles part with struggling Craig Kimbrel
Brandon Hyde discusses “tough day” as Orioles part with struggling Craig Kimbrel
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles getting battered by Giants and playoff health realities
As the awful beats mount and the bats remain silent in September, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles getting battered by Giants and the playoff health realities and updates given by Mike Elias before the home stand.
Orioles designate former closer Craig Kimbrel for assignment
The 36-year-old allowed a career-high six runs on Tuesday and owned a 10.59 ERA in the second half.
Is this rock bottom for the Orioles’ hopes?
As the awful beats mount and the bats remain silent in September, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles getting battered by Giants and the playoff health realities and updates given by Mike Elias before the home stand.
Orioles still seeking longer bullpen chain entering final stretch of season
Left-hander Danny Coulombe began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles bullpen and Kimbrel conundrum for October playoff baseball
It’s no secret that the bullpen of the Baltimore Orioles has been its weakness. And that was before all of the starters started getting injured this summer. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles bullpen woes of Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde and what the plan will be when it really matters next month.
Luke Jones and Nestor measure Orioles rotation and hopes for better October health
With the choppy nightly performances and results over the past two months, so much has changed about the roster. Especially the starting pitching. Luke Jones and Nestor measure the Orioles’ rotation and hopes for a better run of luck heading into this drive to win the division and find October health and prosperity. @BaltimoreLuke
The Kimbrel conundrum and October bullpen remains dangling and dangerous for Orioles
It’s no secret that the bullpen of the Baltimore Orioles has been its weakness. And that was before all of the starters started getting injured this summer. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles bullpen woes of Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde and what the plan will be when it really matters next month.
Measuring the value of Eflin and Suarez in October as lead arms for Orioles right now
With the choppy nightly performances and results over the past two months, so much has changed about the roster. Especially the starting pitching. Luke Jones and Nestor measure the Orioles’ rotation and hopes for a better run of luck heading into this drive to win the division and find October health and prosperity.
Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate Orioles situation as Astros come to town with bats ailing and arms taxed
Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate the Orioles’ situation as the Houston Astros come to town. Bats ailing, arms flailing and a tailspin tailing, the Birds have played .500 baseball for more than two months through the summer and are searching for their spring mojo with lots of different faces in new places.
Lots of questions, no answers for Hyde and scuffling Orioles
Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate the Orioles’ situation as the Houston Astros come to town. Bats ailing, arms flailing and a tailspin tailing, the Birds have played .500 baseball for more than two months through the summer and are searching for their spring mojo with lots of different faces in new places.
Burnes allows career-high eight runs, Kimbrel struggles again as Orioles fall 12-10 to Boston
Baltimore wasted a career-high five RBIs from Ramon Urias and a four-hit night from Jackson Holliday in Friday’s defeat.
Brandon Hyde reacts to struggles of Burnes, Kimbrel in Orioles’ 12-10 loss to Boston on Friday
Brandon Hyde reacts to struggles of Burnes, Kimbrel in Orioles’ 12-10 loss to Boston on Friday
Even when other areas click, Orioles bullpen remains big question moving forward
Off to a good start with Baltimore, Seranthony Dominguez appears to have seized the closer role for the time being.
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 take a deep dive into the late Orioles trade options and realities of Craig Kimbrel as a closer and the bullpen problems of Brandon Hyde
Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive into the late Orioles trade options and realities of Craig Kimbrel as a closer and the bullpen problems of Brandon Hyde.
The realities of relief pitching and The Kimbrel Issue
Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive into the late Orioles trade options and realities of Craig Kimbrel as a closer and the bullpen problems of Brandon Hyde.
Kimbrel struggles again as Orioles fall 6-4 to San Diego
Craig Kimbrel allowed a two-run homer to Jurickson Profar in the ninth inning as Baltimore lost for the fourth time in five games.
Craig Kimbrel discusses his latest struggles in Orioles’ 6-4 loss to San Diego
Craig Kimbrel discusses his latest struggles in Orioles’ 6-4 loss to San Diego
Coming home and playing first place baseball
The Baltimore Orioles took care of business on the West Coast during the 4th of July weekend in Seattle and Oakland and now return home leading the American League East with the Cubs and Yankees looming before the All Star break. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another successful week in Birdland.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles All Stars and snubs and greatness of Gunnar Henderson
Every year a few players have a beef with the All Star Game selections – and the Orioles might still send a few more players to Arlington – but all eyes will be on phenom, five-tool shortstop Gunnar Henderson next week as a coming out party for the best shortstop Baltimore baseball has seen in a generation.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss success of Orioles West Coast trip and week at home ahead
The Baltimore Orioles took care of business on the West Coast during the 4th of July in Seattle and Oakland and now return home leading the American League East with the Cubs and Yankees looming before the All Star break. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the week in Birdland.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts counting down to All-Star break
Corbin Burnes joined Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman as All-Star selections for Baltimore.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles All Stars and snubs and greatness of Gunnar Henderson
Every year a few players have a beef with the All Star Game selections – and the Orioles might still send a few more players to Arlington – but all eyes will be on phenom, five-tool shortstop Gunnar Henderson next week as a coming out party for the best shortstop Baltimore baseball has seen in a generation.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss beanball and Orioles bullpen as Birds beat Yankees in Bronx in a wild one
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the potential beanball war brewing between the Orioles and Yankees as the Birds beat Yankees in The Bronx in a wild one on Wednesday night. Join the pair together today for the 4 p.m. rubber match as they do the Maryland Crab Cake Tour and watch the Yankee Stadium finale from the bar at Costas Inn in Dundalk all afternoon.
Will Wednesday mark turning point for Orioles’ 2024 season?
With Kyle Bradish done for 2024 and Danny Coulombe out until September, calls for Mike Elias to add pitching reinforcements only grow louder.
Beanball but no brawl in The Bronx as Orioles beat Yankees in a wild one
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the potential beanball war brewing between the Orioles and Yankees as the Birds beat Yankees in The Bronx in a wild one on Wednesday night. Join the pair together today for the 4 p.m. rubber match as they do the Maryland Crab Cake Tour and watch the Yankee Stadium finale from the bar at Costas Inn in Dundalk all afternoon.
Sizing up Orioles candidates for 2024 All-Star Game as voting opens
Catcher Adley Rutschman is on track for a career season at the plate and a second straight All-Star selection.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts through Memorial Day
Kyle Bradish’s seven no-hit innings over the weekend provided a lift for a rotation dealing with health woes.
Division race not getting easier, but Orioles have much to like from Seattle series win
Breaking out of a three-week slump, Colton Cowser had a superb series against the Mariners.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts one quarter of way through 2024 season
Jordan Westburg is on pace for 68 extra-base hits and is playing at an All-Star-caliber level in his second season.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Oriole bullpen and pitching as Blue Jays come to Baltimore
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Oriole bullpen and pitching as Blue Jays come to Baltimore
Putting Orioles pitching into focus as Blue Jays come to Camden Yards
Are the Orioles really moving to six-man rotation with the possibility that Grayson Rodriguez could return this week? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the deficiencies and realities of the Birds’ bullpen depth and sudden arsenal of capable starting pitchers. And what Brandon Hyde and Mike Elias will do to manage and add more help as the Blue Jays come to first-place Baltimore.
Orioles find middle ground with Kimbrel for time being
The struggling closer pitched the seventh inning of Friday’s 4-2 win over Arizona.
Irvin continues rolling as Orioles open homestand with 4-2 win over Arizona
Four different Baltimore hitters drove in a run as the Orioles improved to 25-12 on the season.
