Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2025 Grapefruit League play
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings as spring games get underway.
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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.
Orioles shut down starter Grayson Rodriguez for remainder of 2024
Manager Brandon Hyde announced Wednesday that Rodriguez won’t return for the postseason.
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.
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.
Kremer returns to Orioles rotation after six-week absence
The right-hander had been sidelined with a triceps strain since late May.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts midway through 2024 schedule
“I’m running out of things to say about him,” said Brandon Hyde about AL MVP candidate Gunnar Henderson this week.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss loss of Bradish and what happens next for Orioles pitching
It was a successful weekend on the field against the Phillies but costly on the mound as Kyle Bradish becomes the latest Orioles starter who appears headed for a Tommy John surgery as the rotation continues to adapt – and the Birds continue to win.
With Bradish gone, what’s next move for Orioles depleted rotation
It was a successful weekend on the field against the Phillies but costly on the mound as Kyle Bradish becomes the latest Orioles starter who appears headed for a Tommy John surgery as the rotation continues to adapt – and the Birds continue to win.
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 promote Povich for major league debut in Toronto, option Vespi to Norfolk
Lefty Cade Povich was summoned to Toronto Wednesday ahead of his MLB debut in the series finale.
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Norby, toast Hays and discuss Orioles roster management of Elias with injuries
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Connor Norby, toast a two-homer game by Austin Hays and discuss the Orioles roster management of Mike Elias with injuries stacking up and no rest on the AL East road.
Figuring out the starting pitching with Means and Wells gone from Orioles plans
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the arm injuries to John Means and Tyler Wells and what it means for the franchise as the Orioles will once again rethink the starting rotation for the rest of the pennant race.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss arms injuries to Means and Wells as Orioles regroup
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the arm injuries to John Means and Tyler Wells and what it means for the franchise as the Orioles will once again rethink the starting rotation for the rest of the pennant race.
Orioles’ pitching depth takes notable hits with Means, Wells out for rest of season
John Means’ left elbow will require another procedure just 25 months after having Tommy John surgery.
Elias announces Orioles pitchers Means, Wells to miss rest of 2024
Mike Elias revealed John Means and Tyler Wells will both undergo elbow surgery in the near future.
Mike Elias announces Orioles pitchers John Means and Tyler Wells will both undergo season-ending elbow surgery
Mike Elias announces Orioles pitchers John Means and Tyler Wells will both undergo season-ending elbow surgery
Orioles starting pitcher Kremer expected to resume throwing “soon”
The right-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list with a triceps strain last week.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the whole of Orioles pitching surplus and deficiencies
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the whole of the Orioles pitching situation with Kremer and Means down and Bradish emerging during a week of winning baseball.
For starters, it’s the pitching
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the whole of the Orioles pitching situation with Kremer and Means down and Bradish emerging during a week of winning baseball.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts through Memorial Day
Kyle Bradish’s seven no-hit innings over the weekend provided a lift for a rotation dealing with health woes.
Luke Jones and Nestor reset Orioles roadtrip in Chicago after ugly sweep in St. Louis
Luke Jones and Nestor reset the Orioles’ Midwest roadtrip in Chicago after ugly sweep in St. Louis .
Orioles swept into Chicago for holiday weekend
Luke Jones and Nestor reset the Orioles’ Midwest roadtrip in Chicago after ugly sweep in St. Louis .
Orioles place Means on injured list with left forearm strain
John Means exited Wednesday’s start in St. Louis with what was described as “some elbow discomfort.”
With sweepless streak finally history, Orioles just need to get back to playing good baseball
The streak really ended last October, so keeping the hype going into 2024 always felt disingenuous.
Pivot to six-man rotation now imminent for Orioles
Entering a stretch of 43 games in 45 days, Baltimore hopes to keep its starting rotation fresh and effective.
John Means reacts to earning first win at Camden Yards in over three years
John Means reacts to earning first win at Camden Yards in over three years
Five-run first inning paces Orioles to 9-2 blowout win over Seattle
Baltimore jumped all over starter Bryce Miller and then pulled away with four runs against the Mariners bullpen in the seventh.
Brandon Hyde discusses Orioles’ 9-2 win to open three-game set with Mariners
Brandon Hyde discusses Orioles’ 9-2 win to open three-game set with Mariners
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Oriole bullpen and pitching as Blue Jays come to Baltimore
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Oriole bullpen and pitching as Blue Jays come to Baltimore
Putting Orioles pitching into focus as Blue Jays come to Camden Yards
Are the Orioles really moving to six-man rotation with the possibility that Grayson Rodriguez could return this week? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the deficiencies and realities of the Birds’ bullpen depth and sudden arsenal of capable starting pitchers. And what Brandon Hyde and Mike Elias will do to manage and add more help as the Blue Jays come to first-place Baltimore.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Kimbrel situation and how Orioles will address bullpen
With the inconsistency and unavailability of Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel, it appears that the club is going to need a different approach to saving all of these games that they’re leading late. How will Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde approach the bullpen rotation now that the starters have returned with strong efforts on the road?
Finding some relief in the back of the bullpen
With the inconsistency and unavailability of Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel, it appears that the club is going to need a different approach to saving all of these games that they’re leading late. How will Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde approach the bullpen rotation now that the starters have returned with strong efforts on the road?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles sweep of Reds in Cinncinati and orange pitching prosperity
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles sweep of Reds in Cinncinati and orange pitching prosperity
The Orioles can’t stop winning
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles sweep of the Reds in Cincinnati and orange pitching prosperity in Birdland as the first-place squad heads to D.C. to tackle the Nationals.
If statements exist in early May, Orioles made one against Yankees
The Orioles reminded New York — and the rest of the AL East — why they’re the team to beat after taking three of four.
Brandon Hyde says Orioles will monitor Bradish closely in 2024 season debut
Brandon Hyde says Orioles will monitor Bradish closely in 2024 season debut
Brandon Hyde discusses Grayson Rodriguez injury and state of Orioles rotation
Brandon Hyde discusses Grayson Rodriguez injury and state of Orioles rotation
As Means and Bradish return, Orioles place Rodriguez on IL with shoulder inflammation
The 24-year-old “was sore a little more than normal after his start” against the Yankees on Monday.
