Means struggles in return from IL as Orioles fall 9-3 to Tampa Bay
Making his first start since June 5, John Means allowed five runs and seven hits in five innings.
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So just where are Orioles in this awful rebuilding process?
Bringing three decades of his baseball wisdom back to the airwaves, our Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss what fans of the Orioles should be watching as Mike Elias and the “rebuild” looks to Bowie and beyond.
Our intrepid baseball reporter has a Four Bagger at Bowie with Rutschman
Usually, Luke Jones is in the press box at Oriole Park at Camden Yards chronicling Orioles baseball. This week, he bought a good seat behind the dish at Bowie and his report is making us thirsty for some more minor league baseball in Maryland as the MLB squad continues to lose.
On most nights, this is hard to watch…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disgrace of last place and an uncompetitive Orioles franchise. And why do we still watch this brand of baseball?
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Three Orioles stats to like, three to dislike in late June
At the same time the Orioles’ season started falling apart, Ryan Mountcastle began turning his rookie campaign around.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts approaching late June
Trey Mancini hit his 100th career home run on Sunday, but trade rumors will grow louder as July approaches.
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Orioles place Zimmermann on 10-day IL, designate Sisco for assignment
Once considered a top 100 prospect in baseball, catcher Chance Sisco had been demoted to the minors late last month.
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Orioles’ Mullins just 10th among AL outfielders in first All-Star voting update
Baltimore having the AL’s worst record isn’t helping one of the most surprising and best players in baseball so far in 2021 make the All-Star Game.
Q: When is an AK-15 like a Swiss Army knife? A: Never
Don and Nestor do The Recon on guns, Swiss Army knives and the trade value of Cedric Mullins
A rare weekend of successful Orioles baseball and reasons to go to Bowie
Luke Jones and Nestor recap a weekend of clubbing and heat as Orioles beat up on the Cleveland Indians at Oriole Park but lose John Means along the way
Orioles explode for highest run output since 2015 in 18-5 win over Cleveland
Cedric Mullins had another big day at the plate and flirted with Orioles history in Sunday’s blowout victory.
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Orioles ace Means goes to IL with shoulder strain, but MRI reveals “no structural changes”
Exactly one month after John Means tossed Baltimore’s first individual no-hitter in 52 years, the lefty ace exited Saturday’s start with shoulder discomfort.
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Mountcastle surge would help ease Orioles’ short-term pains
Ryan Mountcastle’s “enormous” three-run homer helped Baltimore win its first home series of the season on Wednesday.
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Despite early advantage, Orioles falter late in 9-7 loss to Tampa Bay
Wednesday night may have been Baltimore’s most deflating loss of the season to date.
Luke Jones and Nestor reset Orioles expectations and realities at quarter pole
Luke Jones and Nestor reset Orioles expectations and realities at quarter pole
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What does it all Means at the quarter pole for Orioles?
Luke Jones and Nestor reset the expectations of the Orioles franchise and the Mike Elias experiment as the team isn’t as bad as we thought. Well, mostly…
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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.
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Valdez falters in ninth as Orioles fall 3-2 to Mets
Baltimore carried a 2-1 lead into the final inning before closer Cesar Valdez ran into trouble.
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After making Orioles history, whether Means sticks around becomes next question
John Means emerging as the closest thing to a true ace the Orioles have had since Mike Mussina begs the question of whether he’ll be around to see this arduous rebuild through.
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Means named AL Player of the Week; Orioles recall Akin to pitch in long relief
The lefty reflected on a wild week in which he became the first Baltimore pitcher to throw a complete-game no-hitter since Jim Palmer in 1969.
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Orioles pitching coach Holt praises Means as “self-made, self-motivated guy”
In the wake of Means’ historic no-hitter, Chris Holt praised the Baltimore ace and discussed other pitching topics on Friday.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following John Means’ no-hitter in Seattle
Wednesday marked exactly three years since Means lost his fourth straight game at Bowie as a 25-year-old on the bubble of the Orioles’ top 30 prospects list.
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Means throws sixth no-hitter in Orioles history in 6-0 win over Seattle
The Baltimore ace threw the first individual no-hitter by an Oriole since the legendary Jim Palmer in 1969.
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Orioles manager Hyde “can’t put into words the last three outs” of Means’ no-hitter
“Seeing how teammates embraced him, our clubhouse after the game. It was like we clinched a playoff spot.”
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How do we even process a no-hitter by an Orioles pitcher?
It’s never happened in the modern era so Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio are breathless with praise for John Means in the aftermath – and afterglow – of a marvelous achievement in the history of Baltimore Orioles baseball the day after Ray Miller died.
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Means, Hays lead Orioles to snap Oakland’s 13-game winning streak in 8-1 final
Austin Hays homered twice to back up another strong outing from John Means as Baltimore avoided a sweep.
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Orioles fail to back Means in 1-0 loss to Texas in 10 innings
John Means struck out nine over seven shutout innings, but Baltimore was unable to complete the sweep in Arlington.
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Mullins illustrates ups and downs of Orioles’ rebuilding process
Remembering where the center fielder was two years ago helps keep the early struggles of other young players in perspective.
Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio provide a full Opening Day primer for all Orioles fans
Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio provide a full Opening Day primer for all Orioles fans
A fast start by Mullins and Means could bode well for Birds
Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio discuss the Orioles young hopefuls as the season begins
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A fast start by Mullins and Means could bode well for Birds
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the organizational mini-miracles of Cedric Mullins and John Means in taking advantage of the Orioles new “growth mindset” and adjustments in getting the club off to a fast start at Fenway.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following season-opening sweep over Boston
Expectations shouldn’t change after three games, but periods of success carry long-term value for young teams trying to avoid getting used to losing.
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Eleven Orioles to watch to open 2021 season
The Baltimore outfield has no shortage of talent entering the new season.
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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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Former Cy Young winner Hernandez released while Orioles name Kremer, Lopez to rotation
“King Felix” had been slowed by a sore elbow and wasn’t going to make the Opening Day roster out of camp.
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Orioles rotation taking shape as Opening Day nears
Rookie lefty and local product Bruce Zimmermann will begin the season as the No. 3 starter after a strong spring.
Luke Jones and Nestor set Orioles expectations and welcome Birds of spring
Luke Jones and Nestor set Orioles expectations and welcome Birds of spring
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Means grateful to have another shot at Opening Day start for Orioles
The Baltimore lefty wasn’t able to start last July’s opener due to a sore shoulder, but he’s scheduled to take the hill at Fenway Park on April 1.
Muscling up expectations for 2021 Orioles baseball
Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive on what the realities are for Mike Elias and the leadership of the Baltimore Orioles in another season of limited expectations.
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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.
