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.
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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.
Is Grayson Rodriguez now the ace of Orioles staff?
Is Grayson Rodriguez the new “ace” of the Baltimore Orioles rotation? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Corbin Burnes and the acquisition of a 41-year old Charlie Morton and a 35-year old Japanese pitcher who’s never thrown a pitch in the big leagues. And the $28 million price tag to rent their services for the summer.
Measuring the Orioles rotation move to Charlie Morton
There’s plenty to debate in this Baltimore Orioles’ offseason of promise and high expectations for change and improvement. Luke Jones and Nestor begin the new year by measuring the Orioles’ acquisition of veteran pitcher Charlie Morton and evaluating the real strategy of Mike Elias under new ownership led by David Rubenstein.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss current starting rotation and bullpen of Baltimore Orioles
Is Grayson Rodriguez the new “ace” of the Baltimore Orioles rotation? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Corbin Burnes and the acquisition of a 41-year old Charlie Morton and a 35-year old Japanese pitcher who’s never thrown a pitch in the big leagues. And the $28 million price tag to rent their services for the summer.
Luke Jones and Nestor measure Orioles’ acquisition of veteran pitcher Charlie Morton
There’s plenty to debate in this Baltimore Orioles’ offseason of promise and high expectations for change and improvement. Luke Jones and Nestor begin the new year by measuring the Orioles’ acquisition of veteran pitcher Charlie Morton and evaluating the real strategy of Mike Elias under new ownership led by David Rubenstein.
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.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss loss of Grayson Rodriguez and Orioles path to playoff pitching
It wasn’t shocking or even unexpected news but not having Grayson Rodriguez over the next month could really hurt the Baltimore Orioles chances of winning the World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ difficult path to the kind of playoff pitching they’ll need from Corbin Burnes, Zach Eflin, Dean Kremer and bullpen that has been anything but “lights out.”
Going into October without Grayson
It wasn’t shocking or even unexpected news but not having Grayson Rodriguez over the next month could really hurt the Baltimore Orioles chances of winning the World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ difficult path to the kind of playoff pitching they’ll need from Corbin Burnes, Zach Eflin, Dean Kremer and bullpen that has been anything but “lights out.”
Orioles shut down starter Grayson Rodriguez for remainder of 2024
Manager Brandon Hyde announced Wednesday that Rodriguez won’t return for the postseason.
Mountcastle activated, Jimenez optioned as Orioles begin final road trip
Ryan Mountcastle is back after being sidelined with a sprained left wrist since Aug. 22.
Westburg, Urias make much-awaited returns to Orioles lineup
All-Star infielder Jordan Westburg returned Sunday from a fractured right hand sustained on July 31.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles momentum and Tigers and Yankees after Santander walkoff win
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ momentum and Tigers and Yankees after Santander walkoff win.
Did Tony Taters change the playoff momentum for Orioles with big walkoff?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ momentum and Tigers and Yankees after Santander walkoff win.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles getting battered by Giants and playoff health realities
As the awful beats mount and the bats remain silent in September, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles getting battered by Giants and the playoff health realities and updates given by Mike Elias before the home stand.
Is this rock bottom for the Orioles’ hopes?
As the awful beats mount and the bats remain silent in September, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles getting battered by Giants and the playoff health realities and updates given by Mike Elias before the home stand.
Time not on Orioles’ side trying to get Grayson Rodriguez back for October run
Mike Elias said Rodriguez continues “doing really well” recovering from a lat strain, but the postseason begins in just two weeks.
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.
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.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate Orioles situation as Astros come to town with bats ailing and arms taxed
Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate the Orioles’ situation as the Houston Astros come to town. Bats ailing, arms flailing and a tailspin tailing, the Birds have played .500 baseball for more than two months through the summer and are searching for their spring mojo with lots of different faces in new places.
Lots of questions, no answers for Hyde and scuffling Orioles
Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate the Orioles’ situation as the Houston Astros come to town. Bats ailing, arms flailing and a tailspin tailing, the Birds have played .500 baseball for more than two months through the summer and are searching for their spring mojo with lots of different faces in new places.
Orioles pitching woes continue as Eflin goes to IL with shoulder inflammation
Acquired at the trade deadline, Zach Eflin won each of his first four starts for Baltimore, posting an impressive 2.13 ERA.
Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at Orioles rotation and bullpen
Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at Orioles rotation and bullpen and where Mike Elias is going to find solutions as the team stalls in first place.
This Orioles pitching is getting harder to watch
Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at Orioles rotation and bullpen and where Mike Elias is going to find solutions as the team stalls in first place.
Are you worried about the Orioles, too?
It’s official: Luke Jones and Nestor are worried about Orioles pitching over the long haul
Luke Jones and Nestor are worried about Orioles pitching over the long haul
Luke Jones and Nestor are worried about Orioles pitching over the long haul
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles pitching woes, injuries and slugging through it in Toronto
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ pitching woes, mounting injuries and slugging through it in Toronto with Jackson Holliday and Anthony Santander.
Who is going to pitch in to win a pennant?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ pitching woes, mounting injuries and slugging through it in Toronto with Jackson Holliday and Anthony Santander.
As pitching concerns persist, Orioles need bats to do heaviest lifting down stretch
Baltimore offered encouraging news about Grayson Rodriguez on Wednesday, but reliever Jacob Webb joined him on the IL.
Rodriguez scratched from Tuesday’s start, creating significant concern for Orioles
Grayson Rodriguez is dealing with “right lat/teres discomfort” and is returning to Baltimore for further evaluation.
Kimbrel struggles again as Orioles fall 6-4 to San Diego
Craig Kimbrel allowed a two-run homer to Jurickson Profar in the ninth inning as Baltimore lost for the fourth time in five games.
Grayson Rodriguez breaks down his outing in Orioles’ 6-4 loss to San Diego
Grayson Rodriguez breaks down his outing in Orioles’ 6-4 loss to San Diego
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles possibilities as MLB trading deadline looms
With the Baltimore Orioles in a prime position to make a World Series run in the fall, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ideology of Mike Elias and new ownership in regard to making moves for key prospects as well as veteran pitching as the MLB trading deadline looms.
