Sizing up 2023 Orioles’ Opening Day roster
General manager Mike Elias set the Opening Day roster hours before first pitch at Fenway Park on Thursday
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Luke Jones and Nestor get pumped for Opening Day and a real Orioles season of hope
As Opening Day looms, our longtime Orioles insider Luke Jones gets Nestor pumped for Opening Day and a real Orioles season of hope and questions. First up, the new rules and new schedule format and how it might help the Birds’ chances of getting to October baseball.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts on cusp of 2023 season
Top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez didn’t make the Opening Day roster, prompting disappointment and scrutiny.
It’s time to Play Ball
As Opening Day looms, our longtime Orioles insider Luke Jones gets Nestor pumped for Opening Day and a real Orioles season of hope and questions. First up, the new rules and new schedule format and how it might help the Birds’ chances of getting to October baseball.
Luke Jones and Nestor wax nostalgic about the World Series, the Orioles and the WBC
Luke Jones and Nestor wax nostalgic about the World Series, the Orioles and the WBC
Can the Orioles really win a World Series again and what did Steadman think the first time?
When Nestor discovered a treasure trove of 1966 World Series heirlooms in the Shrewsbury hometown of his partner Luke Jones, it was time to wax nostalgic about the World Series, the Orioles and the WBC and all that could be once again. Can Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson bring back that old black and orange magic?
Orioles infield present and future carry no shortage of potential
Three-fourths of the projected Opening Day infield didn’t play Tuesday, but there was impressive talent starting in Bradenton.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2023 spring training
Chairman John Angelos expressed the goal of “sustained success,” but what exactly does that mean?
Spring excitement warranted, but Orioles did themselves few favors with lackluster offseason
Pitchers and catchers officially reported to Sarasota on Wednesday.
Allen McCallum and Nestor Aparicio convene three decades later looking for what the Angelos family has done for Orioles fans
Allen McCallum and Nestor Aparicio convene three decades later looking for what the Angelos family has done for Orioles fans
Thirty years of friendship and Peter Angelos owning the Baltimore Orioles
Allen McCallum and Nestor Aparicio convene three decades later looking for what the Angelos family has done and will leave for Orioles fans.
Elias, Orioles deserve proper backing from ownership to take next step after remarkable 2022
After a season of great fun, the Orioles must augment a promising nucleus to make the future even brighter.
Hey Baltimore, you’ve got a real pennant race in September at Camden Yards
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the pesky Orioles and big games in a pennant race all month
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Hyde on Orioles’ top three 2019 draft picks in same lineup: “It’s been a lot of fun to blend these young guys”
The Baltimore manager put Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson, and Kyle Stowers in the same lineup on Saturday night.
Hyde shows different side as Orioles manager in critical moment of Friday’s win
“Check your ego at the door. We’re trying to go win the game somehow, anyhow, any way.”
Hyde on improved Orioles depth: “I haven’t had this many guys on the bench that I would want to play”
The Baltimore manager talked Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman, and a number of other topics prior to the opener of the Oakland series.
Henderson on Camden Yards debut: “I’ll take it all in and just experience it” before going to work
The top prospect was making his first major league start at second base on Friday night.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following impressive road trip in Houston and Cleveland
Rookie closer Felix Bautista continues to dominate as one of baseball’s best stories in 2022.
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Orioles add rookie pitcher Hall, veteran first baseman Aguilar to September roster
A day after promoting top prospect Gunnar Henderson, Baltimore hopes veteran slugger Jesus Aguilar can strengthen its bench.
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Top prospect Henderson homers in major league debut to lead Orioles to win in Cleveland
The 21-year-old hit a long home run to center and singled in Baltimore’s 4-0 victory on Wednesday.
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Hoping for spark for stretch run, Orioles promote top prospect Gunnar Henderson to majors
The 21-year-old infielder was set to make his major league debut in Cleveland on Wednesday night.
Hyde keeping attention on current Orioles roster as Gunnar Henderson buzz continues
“We’re looking forward to the day that he makes his debut, but right now, I’m really focused on the 26 guys that we have in our clubhouse.”
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Orioles hanging tough in playoff race, but still need spark Elias should try to provide
Offensive struggles and signs of bullpen vulnerability are reasons why general manager Mike Elias should be trying to provide his surprising club a boost.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess Orioles next moves after Hall debut and near disaster against Rays
Luke Jones and Nestor assess Orioles next moves after Hall debut and near disaster against Rays
What will the Angelos family war mean for Orioles once it’s time to spend?
Luke Jones and Nestor assess Orioles next moves after Hall debut and near disaster against Rays
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Five Orioles story lines for second half of 2022 season
Adley Rutschman and the Orioles come out of the All-Star break beginning a critical seven-game homestand against the Yankees and Tampa Bay.
Holliday, 2022 class should be about eventually strengthening contender if Orioles’ plan works
The Orioles shouldn’t need Jackson Holliday to make the playoffs if Mike Elias’ plan is working, but they’ll hope he enhances their World Series odds one day.
With streak still in tow, Orioles can reveal even more about themselves over next 10 games
Holding their own against Tampa Bay and the Yankees would paint a clearer picture for wild-card contention ahead of the trade deadline.
Summer surge should be crystalizing Orioles’ vision for next season
Luke Jones says Mike Elias should be aggressive promoting prospects down the stretch to prepare to contend in 2023.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts upon reaching 75-game mark
Monday’s victory in Seattle clinched Baltimore’s first full winning month since August 2017.
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Orioles infield prospects Henderson, Westburg promoted to Triple-A Norfolk
The 20-year-old Gunnar Henderson had posted a 1.025 OPS in 208 plate appearances at Double-A Bowie this season.
With Rutschman’s arrival, Orioles hope fun weekend serves as turning point to shedding rebuilding status
“It’s just about building and growing from here. We’ve got blue skies ahead of us.”
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Twelve Orioles thoughts entering 2022 season
Will a young core and the potential arrival of elite prospects later this season help Baltimore avoid 100 losses?
Rutschman, Rodriguez headline five Orioles prospects on Baseball America’s top 100 list
Catcher Adley Rutschman enters 2022 as the top prospect in baseball, according to the respected publication.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts through first quarter of 2021 campaign
Despite cooling off from his ridiculous April, Cedric Mullins continues to play at a high level atop the Baltimore order.
Return of minor leagues brings excitement and much unknown for Orioles
Tuesday was a special day for the Orioles that had nothing to do with a late-night loss in Seattle.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts approaching Opening Day
Austin Hays has been on a roller coaster since his major league debut in 2017, but he was easily Baltimore’s best player this spring
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Twelve Orioles thoughts one week into Grapefruit League play
Now hitting exclusively from the left side, Cedric Mullins is off to a good start at the plate this spring.
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2021 Orioles spring preview: Non-roster invitees and notable camp reserves
Top prospect Adley Rutschman will be in Sarasota after spending last summer at the alternate training site in Bowie.
