The Orioles’ starting rotation isn’t built for the long haul but a promising early spring from the starters and the welcomed relief of having Felix Bautista back on the bump has Luke Jones and Nestor cautiously optimistic about Mike Elias’ ability to piece together a one-year program with Tomoyuki Sugano, Charlie Morton and the remaining cast from last season.
Felix Bautista appeared in his first live-game action in 18 months, pitching a scoreless frame with two strikeouts Monday.
The Orioles’ starting rotation isn’t built for the long haul but a promising early spring from the starters and the welcomed relief of having Felix Bautista back on the bump has Luke Jones and Nestor cautiously optimistic about Mike Elias’ ability to piece together a one-year program with Tomoyuki Sugano, Charlie Morton and the remaining cast from last season.
How many spots on Baltimore’s 26-man roster are truly up for grabs this spring?
Unlike last spring, there were no significant injury revelations from Mike Elias as Baltimore held its first workout Thursday.
General manager Mike Elias confirmed infielder Jorge Mateo (left elbow) won’t be ready for Opening Day.
Is Adley Rutschman past whatever happened to him over the second half of 2024?
Questions persist about Baltimore’s starting rotation as pitchers and catchers report to Sarasota next week.
Tyler O’Neill and Gary Sanchez are under contract. But what about the pitching? Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss the first foray into free agency for Mike Elias with the budget of new Orioles ownership and a mandate to bring Baltimore a World Series.
Tyler O’Neill and Gary Sanchez are under contract. But what about the pitching? Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss the first foray into free agency for Mike Elias with the budget of new Orioles ownership and a mandate to bring Baltimore a World Series.
Kyle Bradish will now miss the rest of the season and at least a sizable portion of 2025 as well.
Left-hander Danny Coulombe became the latest Baltimore pitcher to go on the injured list on Tuesday.
The struggling closer pitched the seventh inning of Friday’s 4-2 win over Arizona.
A 2-for-26 start for Austin Hays has been magnified on the heels of his tough second half last year.
“We’ve just got to get to that point again this season and prove it to ourselves that we can be that team.”
Baltimore shouldn’t hesitate to promote top prospect Jackson Holliday and others carrying exciting talent.
On Thursday, manager Brandon Hyde said “everything’s going well” with Kyle Bradish’s throwing progression.
Several pieces of injury news served as a buzzkill to the start of spring training on Thursday.
When was the last time you were this excited for a new baseball season?
One of the biggest weeks in recent Orioles history got even bigger Thursday night.
This isn’t the first time Mike Elias has signed a veteran pitcher to a one-year deal in early December.
Luke Jones also offers his pick for the best-of-five ALDS between Baltimore and the Texas Rangers.
The All-Star reliever hadn’t pitched since injuring the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow on Aug. 25.
The next step for the All-Star closer depends on how his right elbow feels Wednesday.
Brandon Hyde offers updates on Bautista, Mountcastle prior to start of Washington series
While apparently not giving up on the long shot of a Felix Bautista return, Baltimore remains desperate for more relief upside.
Luke Jones and Nestor set stage for Orioles big weekend ahead with Rays at Camden Yards
Luke Jones and Nestor set stage for Orioles big weekend ahead with Rays at Camden Yards. The biggest regular season series in modern MLB history in Baltimore. Are the Birds armed for success?
Despite a UCL injury suffered in late August, the All-Star closer has begun playing catch and doing some light throwing.
Mike Elias discusses next steps for Felix Bautista and status for remainder of 2023
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss late night Orioles baseball and lessons in Anaheim
The torrid pace of the first-place Orioles continues as the team tears it up on the West Coast late at night. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss some lessons learned from Shohei Ohtani in Anaheim and the team’s own struggles to replace Felix Bautista for the October playoffs that appear imminent as the magic number recedes.
A month to remember as Ravens kickoff and Orioles prep for postseason baseball. Luke Jones and Dennis Koulatsos prepare for a September of Baltimore sports unlike any other.
A month to remember as Ravens kickoff and Orioles prep for postseason baseball. Luke Jones and Dennis Koulatsos prepare for a September of Baltimore sports unlike any other.
Labor Day feels like the right time to praise the work of the AL-leading Orioles on the way to their first postseason berth since 2016.
Luke and Nestor discuss Orioles going West again without Bautista
Luke and Nestor discuss the Orioles going West again without closer Felix Bautista and how a new cast of relief pitchers will be auditioning for October baseball as the team plays in Arizona and Anaheim.
It was hard to watch, the last pitch that Orioles closer sensation Felix Bautista threw before it became apparent that his UCL was agitated. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of the All Star reliever and its impact on the Orioles postseason hopes and pitching down the stretch.
It was hard to watch, the last pitch that Orioles closer sensation Felix Bautista threw before it became apparent that his UCL was agitated. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of the All Star reliever and its impact on the Orioles postseason hopes and pitching down the stretch.
Filling in for the injured Felix Bautista, Yennier Cano earned his fifth save of the season and first since May 25.
