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.
Felix Bautista
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.
Orioles keep spinning their wheels in uncomfortable early-season space
After Saturday’s uplifting win, the Orioles ended the weekend feeling no better than how it started.
Orioles bats awaken, Bautista records first save since 2023 in 5-4 comeback win over Toronto
Baltimore erased an early 3-0 deficit thanks to big hits by Heston Kjerstad, Adley Rutschman, and Cedric Mullins.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Henderson to start season on 10-day IL as Orioles’ Opening Day roster takes shape
What was inevitable became official Sunday with news that All-Star shortstop Gunnar Henderson won’t be ready for Thursday’s opener in Toronto.
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.
Orioles bullpen prompts more questions than answers as Opening Day nears
Will Mike Elias make a move to fortify the bullpen with Andrew Kittredge out until summer and questions about Felix Bautista’s status persisting?
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles spring training pitching plans and prep for Opening Day
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.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts on Bautista spring debut, early March headlines
Felix Bautista appeared in his first live-game action in 18 months, pitching a scoreless frame with two strikeouts Monday.
Orioles making a spring pitch toward early success
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.
Projecting 2025 Orioles’ Opening Day roster early in Grapefruit League
How many spots on Baltimore’s 26-man roster are truly up for grabs this spring?
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.
Start of spring brings no major injury surprises for Orioles
General manager Mike Elias confirmed infielder Jorge Mateo (left elbow) won’t be ready for Opening Day.
Five Orioles questions to open 2025 spring training
Is Adley Rutschman past whatever happened to him over the second half of 2024?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts counting down to start of spring training
Questions persist about Baltimore’s starting rotation as pitchers and catchers report to Sarasota next week.
Pondering Elias possibilities as Orioles begin plunge of Rubenstein-era free agency
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles first plunge into free agency and MLB winter meeting possibilities
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.
Orioles’ injury woes continue as Bradish undergoes Tommy John surgery, Coulombe out indefinitely
Kyle Bradish will now miss the rest of the season and at least a sizable portion of 2025 as well.
Orioles keep winning, but concerns about pitching health persist
Left-hander Danny Coulombe became the latest Baltimore pitcher to go on the injured list on Tuesday.
Orioles find middle ground with Kimbrel for time being
The struggling closer pitched the seventh inning of Friday’s 4-2 win over Arizona.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss in Pittsburgh
A 2-for-26 start for Austin Hays has been magnified on the heels of his tough second half last year.
Even with some fair questions, Orioles still look like head of AL East in 2024
“We’ve just got to get to that point again this season and prove it to ourselves that we can be that team.”
With pitching questions lingering, Orioles should fully embrace position talent upside to open 2024
Baltimore shouldn’t hesitate to promote top prospect Jackson Holliday and others carrying exciting talent.
Trickle-down impact of Bradish injury on Orioles pitching tough to overlook
On Thursday, manager Brandon Hyde said “everything’s going well” with Kyle Bradish’s throwing progression.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2024 spring training
Several pieces of injury news served as a buzzkill to the start of spring training on Thursday.
Four Orioles questions to open 2024 spring training
When was the last time you were this excited for a new baseball season?
Orioles acquire former NL Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes to cap exciting week
One of the biggest weeks in recent Orioles history got even bigger Thursday night.
Kimbrel’s one-year deal carries greater level of risk for Orioles
This isn’t the first time Mike Elias has signed a veteran pitcher to a one-year deal in early December.
