Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win over Cleveland
Jackson Holliday’s grand slam was among the highlights of Baltimore’s first series victory of the season.
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Orioles can win with best version of Dean Kremer and bullpen
On a night with a great start from Dean Kremer and a clean sheet from the Orioles’ bullpen, Luke Jones and Nestor the discuss a sign of pitching prosperity and an awakening from the bat of Jackson Holliday in grand slam win over the Cleveland Guardians. Beware: fashion statements within…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss woeful state of Orioles after Tuesday loss to Guardians
High expectations, young bats and “veteran” starting pitching have been a toxic early-season mix for the Baltimore Orioles, who are scuffling to hit the baseball. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the listless state of Birdland after Tuesday’s loss to the Cleveland Guardians.
Holliday’s grand slam leads Orioles to 9-1 win over Cleveland
Jackson Holliday’s blast gave Baltimore an early 4-0 lead as Dean Kremer tossed 5 1/3 innings to earn the victory.
Dean Kremer pitches 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball to earn win on Wednesday
Dean Kremer pitches 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball to earn win on Wednesday
“Is Charlie Morton washed up?” and other Orioles questions and grave concerns
High expectations, young bats and “veteran” starting pitching have been a toxic early-season mix for the Baltimore Orioles, who are scuffling to hit the baseball. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the listless state of Birdland after Tuesday’s loss to the Cleveland Guardians.
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 Eflin lat strain and Orioles bat problems in Arizona
The news about Zach Eflin being shut down leaves us wondering what the entire Orioles rotation will look like next week. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the pitching depth and sluggish bats on the Birds as they exit Arizona and head home for a wet weekend against Toronto. At least Cedric Mullins is seeing the ball well…
Orioles bear sore lats and sick bats in Arizona
The news about Zach Eflin being shut down leaves us wondering what the entire Orioles rotation will look like next week. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the pitching depth and sluggish bats on the Birds as they exit Arizona and head home for a wet weekend against Toronto. At least Cedric Mullins is seeing the ball well…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Eflin early departure and Gunnar bat awakening in Arizona
On a night when the Orioles got Gunnar Henderson back on track and beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 in Phoenix, the post-game concern for the early exit of ace Zach Eflin looms large for a rotation and pitching staff that is already on fumes for quality starts in April. Luke Jones and Nestor stay up late this week as the Birds try to win their first series of the season.
Concern for Eflin in desert continues a mound of worries for Orioles
On a night when the Orioles got Gunnar Henderson back on track and beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 in Phoenix, the post-game concern for the early exit of ace Zach Eflin looms large for a rotation and pitching staff that is already on fumes for quality starts in April. Luke Jones and Nestor stay up late this week as the Birds try to win their first series of the season.
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.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor go to the hill on Orioles pitching issues of depth and bodies in bullpen
After Grayson Rodriguez went down in spring training, we knew this rotation was going to look shaky as the Orioles’ season began but the first week has been a preview of what’s to come and that means the relief corps will become taxed. Luke Jones and Nestor go to the hill on the Orioles’ early-season pitching issues of depth and bodies in bullpen.
Who is going to pitch in for Orioles as starters leave early?
After Grayson Rodriguez went down in spring training, we knew this rotation was going to look shaky as the Orioles’ season began but the first week has been a preview of what’s to come and that means the relief corps will become taxed. Luke Jones and Nestor go to the hill on the Orioles’ early-season pitching issues of depth and bodies in bullpen.
First time through Orioles’ starting rotation proves to be grind many anticipated
Baltimore will take winning three of its first five games, but the starting rotation didn’t have much to do with it.
Luke Jones and Nestor ponder the Orioles bottom heavy pitching prospects with Gibson return
With the late addition of Kyle Gibson to remedy the loss of Grayson Rodriguez to the starting rotation to start the campaign, Luke Jones and Nestor ponder the Orioles’ suddenly bottom heavy pitching prospects with injuries and one-year, veteran pitchers trying to keep a contender in games while Mike Elias and the organization regroup on the road to Opening Day.
Is a “bottom heavy” starting rotation really World Series worthy?
With the late addition of Kyle Gibson to remedy the loss of Grayson Rodriguez to the starting rotation to start the campaign, Luke Jones and Nestor ponder the Orioles’ suddenly bottom heavy pitching prospects with injuries and one-year, veteran pitchers trying to keep a contender in games while Mike Elias and the organization regroup on the road to Opening Day.
Returning Gibson brings more of same to Orioles’ bottom-heavy starting rotation
In 2024, the 37-year-old Kyle Gibson made 30 starts for the fourth straight season and seventh time in his career.
As Orioles spend tens of millions on band aid pitching, what’s the real plan?
As the one-year deals with over-30 (even over-40 in one case) pitchers pile up, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Orioles’ bullpen and Andrew Kittredge signing to continue to add arms and innings to the 2025 roster in the aftermath of Corbin Burnes’ departure to free agency.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Baltimore Orioles bullpen and Kittredge signing to bolster pitching
As the one-year deals with over-30 (even over-40 in one case) pitchers pile up, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Orioles’ bullpen and Andrew Kittredge signing to continue to add arms and innings to the 2025 roster in the aftermath of Corbin Burnes’ departure to free agency.
Morton adds experience and depth to Orioles rotation, but where is the upside coming from?
Baltimore agreed to a one-year, $15 million deal with 41-year-old pitcher Charlie Morton on Friday.
Can Orioles exit Ragans and Royals in a short series?
It’s taken a year for the Baltimore Orioles to get back to the baseball that matters. Luke Jones and Nestor get Birds fans ready for October and sudden death baseball with Kansas City Royals. Gotta win Game 1 and Corbin Burnes vs. Cole Ragans is a good one.
Luke Jones and Nestor get Orioles fans ready for October and quick baseball with Kansas City Royals
It’s taken a year for the Baltimore Orioles to get back to the baseball that matters. Luke Jones and Nestor get Birds fans ready for October and sudden death baseball with Kansas City Royals. Gotta win Game 1 and Corbin Burnes vs. Cole Ragans is a good one.
Orioles shut down starter Grayson Rodriguez for remainder of 2024
Manager Brandon Hyde announced Wednesday that Rodriguez won’t return for the postseason.
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.
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.
Dean Kremer discusses taking loss in Orioles’ 5-3 defeat to Giants
Dean Kremer discusses taking loss in Orioles’ 5-3 defeat to Giants
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.
Dean Kremer discusses his strong performance returning from last weekend’s wrist contusion
Dean Kremer discusses his strong performance returning from last weekend’s wrist contusion
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
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.
As calendar turns to September, injury picture remains mixed bag for Orioles
After spraining his right ankle in Saturday’s loss, third baseman Ramon Urias was placed on the 10-day injured list.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles struggles in Los Angeles and Rutschman slump
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ recent struggles in Los Angeles and the curiously awful Adley Rutschman slump as the Birds play in Colorado with lots of bad MLB teams waiting in early September.
The malaise of Orioles mediocrity and missing Rutsch in the clutch
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ recent struggles in Los Angeles and the curiously awful Adley Rutschman slump as the Birds play in Colorado with lots of bad MLB teams waiting in early September.
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.
Burch Smith falters in seventh, Orioles bats again too quiet in 6-3 loss to Houston
Burch Smith surrendered back-to-back homers in the seventh inning, but Baltimore managed just two hits as the four-game series ended in a split.
Dean Kremer discusses his third consecutive quality start following Orioles’ loss to Houston
Dean Kremer discusses his third consecutive quality start following Orioles’ loss to Houston
