Orioles subtract from questionable bullpen to add utility infielder from Arizona
Baltimore traded reliever Kade Strowd to the Diamondbacks for infielder Blaze Alexander on Thursday.
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Barry Bloom of Sportico discusses money of Major League Baseball and future revenue for teams like Orioles to improve
Barry Bloom of Sportico has spent five decades chronicling the history of labor and ownership in Major League Baseball and shares the financial concerns and strategic challenges facing the sport. He joins Nestor to discus new media, an aging fan base and neophyte ownership groups like the Rubenstein partnership trying to guess at future revenue in order to sign star players to enormous contracts while being gifted $600 million to make Camden Yards a place that lifts downtown Baltimore.
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.
As Rubenstein hands out more money, where is MLB getting it from in Baltimore?
Barry Bloom of Sportico has spent five decades chronicling the history of labor and ownership in Major League Baseball and shares the financial concerns and strategic challenges facing the sport. He joins Nestor to discus new media, an aging fan base and neophyte ownership groups like the Rubenstein partnership trying to guess at future revenue in order to sign star players to enormous contracts while being gifted $600 million to make Camden Yards a place that lifts downtown Baltimore.
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 and Nestor continues Orioles offseason debate about payroll and pitching
With Corbin Burnes departing for Arizona, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder whether the signing of Japanese veteran right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano is all that Mike Elias plans to do on the front-end of the 2025 starting rotation for the Baltimore Orioles.
The Orioles better still be in market for a legitimate ace at top of rotation
With Corbin Burnes departing for Arizona, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder whether the signing of Japanese veteran right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano is all that Mike Elias plans to do on the front-end of the 2025 starting rotation for the Baltimore Orioles.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles loss of Corbin Burnes and pitching needs this offseason
All baseball fans know No. 1 starters don’t come cheap on the free agent market. The Baltimore Orioles couldn’t retain the services of ace Corbin Burnes, who went “home” to Arizona for six years and $210 million. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what comes next for Mr. Rubenstein and Mike Elias on their path to better pitching in 2025.
What happens after Corbin Burnes just isn’t into your $210 million?
All baseball fans know No. 1 starters don’t come cheap on the free agent market. The Baltimore Orioles couldn’t retain the services of ace Corbin Burnes, who went “home” to Arizona for six years and $210 million. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what comes next for Mr. Rubenstein and Mike Elias on their path to better pitching in 2025.
Ex-Orioles ace Corbin Burnes agrees to six-year, $210 million deal with Arizona
In his lone season in Baltimore, Burnes went 15-9 with a 2.92 ERA in 32 starts covering 194 1/3 innings.
Barry Bloom of Sportico joins Nestor to discuss Yankees and Orioles stretch run and MLB revenue strategies in small markets
Barry Bloom of Sportico joins Nestor to discuss Yankees and Orioles stretch run and MLB revenue strategies in small markets
The long-term challenge for Orioles of Rubenstein to compete with deep-pocketed Yankees
Barry Bloom of Sportico joins Nestor to discuss Yankees and Orioles stretch run and MLB revenue strategies in small markets
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.
Cole Irvin reflects on winning fourth straight start following 4-2 victory over Arizona
Cole Irvin reflects on winning fourth straight start following 4-2 victory over Arizona
Brandon Hyde talks Kimbrel usage following Friday’s 4-2 win over Arizona
Brandon Hyde talks Kimbrel usage following Friday’s 4-2 win over Arizona
Brandon Hyde talks Hays rehab, Kimbrel struggles, potential six-man rotation plans
Brandon Hyde talks Hays rehab, Kimbrel struggles, potential six-man rotation plans
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For better or worse, Orioles keep swinging for the fences
Matt Wieters hit the game-tying homer as Baltimore won for just the third time all year when trailing at the end of eight innings.
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MLB #GiveASpit Ballpark Ranking: No. 21 Arizona Diamondbacks
A bit of an airplane hangar but it’s got the best air conditioning in MLB…
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Showalter leaving door open for ninth-inning options besides Johnson
Even if the Orioles manager has decided to make a closer change, he wasn’t broadcasting that before the start of a weekend series with Colorado.
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Orioles acquire starting pitcher Saunders from Arizona
The club traded relief pitcher Matt Lindstrom and a player to be named later to the Diamondbacks.
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Arizona claims Orioles pitcher Bergesen off waivers
After being designated for assignment for the second time this season earlier this week, Orioles pitcher Brad Bergesen has found
