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As we watch selected spring training games on what’s left of the MASN television network, we see opportunity and the summer ahead for the Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Sarasota innings and at-bats and what they’ll mean for skipper Craig Albernaz and the Birds as Opening Day looms and injuries abound in Florida.
As we watch selected spring training games on what’s left of the MASN television network, we see opportunity and the summer ahead for the Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Sarasota innings and at-bats and what they’ll mean for skipper Craig Albernaz and the Birds as Opening Day looms and injuries abound in Florida.
Adley Rutschman enters a pivotal 2026 after enduring struggles and injuries over the last season and a half.
It’s less than ideal so far in Sarasota that two emerging, young Orioles stars in Jackson Holliday and Jordan Westburg are already lost for the start of the MLB season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what it means for Coby Mayo and newly-acquired Blaze Alexander now that grapefruit baseball has begun and jobs are available in Baltimore.
It’s less than ideal so far in Sarasota that two emerging, young Orioles stars in Jackson Holliday and Jordan Westburg are already lost for the start of the MLB season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what it means for Coby Mayo and newly-acquired Blaze Alexander now that grapefruit baseball has begun and jobs are available in Baltimore.
There are certainly reasons to be optimistic that the Baltimore Orioles won’t repeat a last-place performance in the American League East but losing two blue-chip, emerging players before March doesn’t lift hope. Luke Jones and Nestor take another swing at spring in Birdland with Jordan Westburg and Jackson Holliday injured before the team takes the field in Sarasota.
There are certainly reasons to be optimistic that the Baltimore Orioles won’t repeat a last-place performance in the American League East but losing two blue-chip, emerging players before March doesn’t lift hope. Luke Jones and Nestor take another swing at spring in Birdland with Jordan Westburg and Jackson Holliday injured before the team takes the field in Sarasota.
General manager Mike Elias leaning so hard on the young position core was a mistake, but the group still needs to shoulder its share of the blame.
Cedric Mullins happy not to have long stay on Orioles’ injured list
Tony Mansolino discusses Orioles’ decision to demote Heston Kjerstad and what’s next for struggling outfielder
With Ryan Mountcastle sideline until at least August, Coby Mayo should be in line for an extensive look in the majors.
New assistant John Mabry brings extensive major league playing and coaching experience to Baltimore’s staff.
How did Baltimore go from being one of the best teams in baseball to one of the worst in less than a year’s time?
Baltimore has a few players on the verge of returning from injuries, but an awful start has eliminated most of its margin for error.
The Baltimore Orioles are a terrible baseball team right now. On a 100-loss pace after striking out 17 times and getting just three hits in another 9-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Stink. Stank. Stunk. Luke Jones and Nestor are getting fatigued by the awfulness of it all…
The Baltimore Orioles are a terrible baseball team right now. On a 100-loss pace after striking out 17 times and getting just three hits in another 9-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Stink. Stank. Stunk. Luke Jones and Nestor are getting fatigued by the awfulness of it all…
Looking better and better, Felix Bautista earned one-run saves in both wins over New York in the three-game set.
Heston Kjerstad discusses benches-clearing incident in Wednesday’s win over Yankees
Jackson Holliday’s grand slam was among the highlights of Baltimore’s first series victory of the season.
On a night with a great start from Dean Kremer and a clean sheet from the Orioles’ bullpen, Luke Jones and Nestor the discuss a sign of pitching prosperity and an awakening from the bat of Jackson Holliday in grand slam win over the Cleveland Guardians. Beware: fashion statements within…
Jackson Holliday’s blast gave Baltimore an early 4-0 lead as Dean Kremer tossed 5 1/3 innings to earn the victory.
Heston Kjerstad makes contributions on defense and at plate in Wednesday’s 9-1 win
The on-again, off-again bats of the young Baltimore Orioles lineup has been even more disappointing than the injured and patchwork pitching staff. After a bullpen meltdown against Toronto, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ mostly youthful bats needing to save season with clutch hits to cover for the pitching that doesn’t figure to improve much in the coming weeks.
The on-again, off-again bats of the young Baltimore Orioles lineup has been even more disappointing than the injured and patchwork pitching staff. After a bullpen meltdown against Toronto, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ mostly youthful bats needing to save season with clutch hits to cover for the pitching that doesn’t figure to improve much in the coming weeks.
After another up-and-down weekend, Baltimore still hasn’t won back-to-back games or a series this season.
Baltimore erased an early 3-0 deficit thanks to big hits by Heston Kjerstad, Adley Rutschman, and Cedric Mullins.
Heston Kjerstad gives Orioles offense much-needed jolt with homer in Saturday’s win over Toronto
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings after Baltimore’s slow start continued in Arizona.
The Red Sox were the ones to take advantage of the new left-field wall with three of four homers to left that wouldn’t have cleared the old dimensions.
It was a glorious day for baseball in Baltimore on Monday and the Orioles got the job done on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a victorious Opening Day for the Birds and the real concerns of the loss of outfielder Colton Cowser with a broken thumb and concerns about the depth and defense in his lengthy absence.
It was a glorious day for baseball in Baltimore on Monday and the Orioles got the job done on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a victorious Opening Day for the Birds and the real concerns of the loss of outfielder Colton Cowser with a broken thumb and concerns about the depth and defense in his lengthy absence.
Colton Cowser injured his left thumb on a head-first slide into first base late in Sunday’s loss at Toronto.
Baltimore aims to qualify for the postseason for the third straight year, something it hasn’t done since 1969-71.
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.
Is Adley Rutschman past whatever happened to him over the second half of 2024?
Baltimore agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with veteran outfielder Ramón Laureano on Tuesday.
Questions persist about Baltimore’s starting rotation as pitchers and catchers report to Sarasota next week.
After hitting 31 home runs last season, Tyler O’Neill has agreed to a three-year, $49.5 million deal with Baltimore that includes an opt-out.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the wobbly state of the Orioles’ postseason realities after another long weekend on the road in Detroit with frozen bats and poor results.
