Orioles agree to five-year, $155 million deal with five-time All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso
The 31-year-old has hit 34 or more home runs in each of the last five seasons.
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ryan Helsley as Orioles closer and Winter Meetings pitching needs
Ah, the risk and rewards and crazy retail price of Major League Baseball free agency begins with the Baltimore Orioles signing a closer and making noise about “being in on” more pitching. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ryan Helsley and the price of heroes at the Winter Meetings for a last place team with a lot of prospects in question.
Let’s start with a starter at MLB Winter Meetings
Ah, the risk and rewards and crazy retail price of Major League Baseball free agency begins with the Baltimore Orioles signing a closer and making noise about “being in on” more pitching. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ryan Helsley and the price of heroes at the Winter Meetings for a last place team with a lot of prospects in question.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles offseason and direction after Grayson Rodriguez deal
We’re pretty sure that the surprises of the Baltimore Orioles offseason are just beginning. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss where Mike Elias will go next in search of improving a last-place roster still in need of more pitching and punch than whatever help Taylor Ward will bring from Anaheim in the absence of Grayson Rodriguez.
Where do Orioles go next in offseason carousel?
We’re pretty sure that the surprises of the Baltimore Orioles offseason are just beginning. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss where Mike Elias will go next in search of improving a last-place roster still in need of more pitching and punch than whatever help Taylor Ward will bring from Anaheim in the absence of Grayson Rodriguez.
Examining the many grey areas of dealing Grayson Rodriguez
It’s pretty clear that Orioles fans thought more of the future of one-time ace pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez than Mike Elias did after dealing the 26-year with four years of MLB control to Anaheim for slugging outfielder Taylor Ward. Why did the Birds quit on GrayRod? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the philosophy and offseason strategy of new ownership with free agency looming.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles trade of Grayson Rodriguez for Taylor Ward
It’s pretty clear that Orioles fans thought more of the future of one-time ace pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez than Mike Elias did after dealing the 26-year with four years of MLB control to Anaheim for slugging outfielder Taylor Ward. Why did the Birds quit on GrayRod? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the philosophy and offseason strategy of new ownership with free agency looming.
Orioles trade oft-injured pitcher Grayson Rodriguez to Angels for outfielder Taylor Ward
Once one of baseball’s top prospects, Rodriguez hadn’t pitched for Baltimore since July 31, 2024 because of injuries.
Orioles leave it to Beavers to earn his outfield spot
The Orioles haven’t had a lot of good months this season but September has begun with some good news. Nestor Aparicio and Luke Jones discuss the Birds’ recent improvement – including five walk-off wins. The Dylan Beavers’ impressive start combined with the solid return of Kyle Bradish and Tyler Wells to the starting rotation looms large for 2026 hopes in the spring.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Bradish return and emerging Beavers as Orioles play better baseball in September
The Orioles haven’t had a lot of good months this season but September has begun with some good news. Nestor Aparicio and Luke Jones discuss the Birds’ recent improvement – including five walk-off wins. The Dylan Beavers’ impressive start combined with the solid return of Kyle Bradish and Tyler Wells to the starting rotation looms large for 2026 hopes in the spring.
Sports cartoonist Ricig joins Nestor to discuss plight of Orioles and flight of Ravens to Buffalo to start season
Our favorite sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano has been a recurring cast member for four decades on the local scene. In preparation of another Baltimore vs. Buffalo war, Ricig once again shared his twisted Western New York roots and Orioles heart with Nestor at Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. And how he’d draw up another Super Bowl parade…
As Orioles continue to flail, Ravens set to sail into Buffalo with Super Bowl expectations
Our favorite sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano has been a recurring cast member for four decades on the local scene. In preparation of another Baltimore vs. Buffalo war, Ricig once again shared his twisted Western New York roots and Orioles heart with Nestor at Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. And how he’d draw up another Super Bowl parade…
Tony Mansolino provides injury updates on Bautista, Eflin, others prior to start of Orioles’ three-game set with Seattle
Tony Mansolino provides injury updates on Bautista, Eflin, others prior to start of Orioles’ three-game set with Seattle
Orioles’ Bautista out rest of 2025 with “significant” shoulder injury; Eflin also done for season
Former All-Star closer Felix Bautista hurt his shoulder in late July and will see another specialist later this week.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles last place summer realities as Bradish return looms
It’s last place baseball designed to showcase players for a chance to make the 2026 Baltimore Orioles roster. We all know this despite how awful it looks on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Mike Elias “grand plan” en route to getting young players meaningful time against MLB competition to figure out what can be salvaged from a season of disaster for the franchise.
The grey area of the Rodriguez injury and continuing Orioles’ mess while waiting on Bradish
It’s last place baseball designed to showcase players for a chance to make the 2026 Baltimore Orioles roster. We all know this despite how awful it looks on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Mike Elias “grand plan” en route to getting young players meaningful time against MLB competition to figure out what can be salvaged from a season of disaster for the franchise.
Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez to undergo season-ending elbow surgery
The 25-year-old last pitched on July 31, 2024, but the procedure wouldn’t be UCL reconstruction, per GM Mike Elias.
Real work now begins for Elias, Orioles after inevitable sell-off of disappointment
The trade deadline came and went with the Orioles dealing nine major leaguers for what resulted in 16 minor-league players over the course of July.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles depleted trade arsenal and realities of what to expect at MLB deadline
As the clock ticks on the Major League Baseball trade deadline on Thursday afternoon, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the suddenly depleted Orioles’ trade arsenal and the realities of what to expect from Mike Elias – and it isn’t “a haul” by any stretch of the orange imagination – for this last-place operation.
Elias won’t be able to trade ’em all away…
As the clock ticks on the Major League Baseball trade deadline on Thursday afternoon, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the suddenly depleted Orioles’ trade arsenal and the realities of what to expect from Mike Elias – and it isn’t “a haul” by any stretch of the orange imagination – for this last-place operation.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss trade options and philosophy of Mike Elias and Orioles
The MLB trade deadline beckons, last place in the American League East feels pretty concrete in July for the Baltimore Orioles and many of their organization questions dangle waiting to be addressed by Mike Elias this offseason. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the trade options and philosophy of the beleaguered Birdland insiders as local fans to turn to the purple birds and football season.
So what are Orioles goals as sellers for the rest of this cellar summer?
The MLB trade deadline beckons, last place in the American League East feels pretty concrete in July for the Baltimore Orioles and many of their organization questions dangle waiting to be addressed by Mike Elias this offseason. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the trade options and philosophy of the beleaguered Birdland insiders as local fans to turn to the purple birds and football season.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the pitching depth of Orioles and how franchise will get armed
Mired in last place in the AL East with the trade deadline looming and the MLB Draft this weekend, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overall pitching depth of the Baltimore Orioles and how the franchise will get armed for a real pennant race in the future. It’s going to take a better effort and whole lot of money.
How will Orioles get better armed for 2026 season?
Mired in last place in the AL East with the trade deadline looming and the MLB Draft this weekend, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overall pitching depth of the Baltimore Orioles and how the franchise will get armed for a real pennant race in the future. It’s going to take a better effort and whole lot of money.
Rodriguez optimistic about second-half return to Orioles, still searching for source of repeat lat injuries
Grayson Rodriguez said the plan is for him to complete his first bullpen session next week as he begins to ramp up throwing.
Grayson Rodriguez provides update on health, eyes return in second half of 2025
Grayson Rodriguez provides update on health, eyes return in second half of 2025
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles prosperity after Sugano solid start and bats awakening
In the aftermath of the best Orioles’ start of the year on the hill, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss any hope of consistent Orioles’ prosperity in the starting rotation after a much-welcomed strong seven-inning effort from Tomoyuki Sugano on Thursday night.
Can Sugano pitch in with a quality start every fifth day?
In the aftermath of the best Orioles’ start of the year on the hill, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss any hope of consistent Orioles’ prosperity in the starting rotation after a much-welcomed strong seven-inning effort from Tomoyuki Sugano on Thursday night.
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.
Orioles starter Grayson Rodriguez shut down again with shoulder soreness
The 25-year-old woke up with soreness earlier this week and was already on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles ugly Sunday loss and bullpen woes
The struggles of the Baltimore Orioles’ starting staff have been well documented but on Sunday it was the bullpen that became arsonists in a three-run ballgame. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ ugly loss with a focus on the stresses of the relief corps when the top-end of the rotation doesn’t go deep into games.
Bullpen blowup latest concern for Orioles in ugly loss
The struggles of the Baltimore Orioles’ starting staff have been well documented but on Sunday it was the bullpen that became arsonists in a three-run ballgame. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ ugly loss with a focus on the stresses of the relief corps when the top-end of the rotation doesn’t go deep into games.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss in Arizona
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings after Baltimore’s slow start continued in Arizona.
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…
Orioles shut down starting pitcher Zach Eflin with low-grade lat strain
The Opening Day starter is the latest pitcher to land on the injured list for Baltimore.
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.
Perceived 2024 hangover not helping vibes of Orioles’ slow start
A 4-6 start by itself doesn’t warrant much concern, but it’s magnified after last year’s disappointing finish and an underwhelming offseason.
