Jordan Westburg reflects on returning to Orioles lineup after lengthy stay on injured list
Jordan Westburg reflects on returning to Orioles lineup after lengthy stay on injured list
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Cedric Mullins happy not to have long stay on Orioles’ injured list
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
Tony Mansolino discusses Orioles’ decision to demote Heston Kjerstad and what’s next for struggling outfielder
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles week out West and continued struggles with bats and arms
It looked like Major League Baseball at times but Luke Jones and Nestor couldn’t ignore the obvious of the Orioles and Athletics playing three games in a minor-league stadium in Sacramento as the sport continues to devolve and lower its own bar for professionalism. Two last-place teams going nowhere, except maybe to Las Vegas…
Sweepless in Seattle and stinking in Sacramento
It looked like Major League Baseball at times but Luke Jones and Nestor couldn’t ignore the obvious of the Orioles and Athletics playing three games in a minor-league stadium in Sacramento as the sport continues to devolve and lower its own bar for professionalism. Two last-place teams going nowhere, except maybe to Las Vegas…
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series sweep of White Sox
New assistant John Mabry brings extensive major league playing and coaching experience to Baltimore’s staff.
Orioles still trying to get health pointed fully in right direction
While avoiding the concussion list to this point, Adley Rutschman remained out of Tuesday’s lineup.
Tony Mansolino provides injury updates as Orioles return home for Memorial Day
Tony Mansolino provides injury updates as Orioles return home for Memorial Day
Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss firing of Hyde and disaster of 2025 Baltimore Orioles
For three decades Allen McCallum has been on our team as a baseball expert and Orioles historian. He joins Nestor to discuss the firing of Brandon Hyde, the running of Mike Elias and the lousy look and last-place situation of the Baltimore Orioles. And what comes next amidst the chaos for new owner David Rubenstein, who has big decisions coming for the future of Birdland.
With heat squarely on him, Elias must get Orioles’ young core back on track for anything else to matter
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?
Allen McCallum: Assessing the morbid collapse and disaster of the 2025 Baltimore Orioles
For three decades Allen McCallum has been on our team as a baseball expert and Orioles historian. He joins Nestor to discuss the firing of Brandon Hyde, the running of Mike Elias and the lousy look and last-place situation of the Baltimore Orioles. And what comes next amidst the chaos for new owner David Rubenstein, who has big decisions coming for the future of Birdland.
Orioles hope positives from series win in Anaheim will lead to more prosperity
The return of Zach Eflin and the rise of Gunnar Henderson highlighted the weekend for Baltimore.
Help on way, but Orioles digging hole that could prove too deep to escape
Baltimore has a few players on the verge of returning from injuries, but an awful start has eliminated most of its margin for error.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Sugano missing sweet spot in huge win over Yankees
He’s not a Number One starter but Tomoyuki Sugano has emerged as a solid rotation piece for the Orioles, who finally got a win on Monday night against the New York Yankees. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Japanese veteran missing the bats of the Bronx Bombers and pitching out of trouble early to give the Birds a chance to win. Ryan O’Hearn did the rest.
Sugano again delivers what’s needed for Orioles in win over Yankees
He’s not a Number One starter but Tomoyuki Sugano has emerged as a solid rotation piece for the Orioles, who finally got a win on Monday night against the New York Yankees. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Japanese veteran missing the bats of the Bronx Bombers and pitching out of trouble early to give the Birds a chance to win. Ryan O’Hearn did the rest.
Luke Jones and Nestor talk about Orioles losing too many April baseball games
The Orioles finally won a 2-1 game in Washington to avoid a sweep on Thursday night but Luke Jones and Nestor continue to talk about the fundamental roster problems of a scuffling Birds’ squad that has stacked too many losses early to feel good about the pitching and defense.
The unraveling of the Orioles pitching and disappearing bats
The Orioles finally won a 2-1 game in Washington to avoid a sweep on Thursday night but Luke Jones and Nestor continue to talk about the fundamental roster problems of a scuffling Birds’ squad that has stacked too many losses early to feel good about the pitching and defense.
Allen McCallum and Nestor convene to discuss Orioles many troubling April issues
It’s getting late kinda early this spring as the Baltimore Orioles have provided an April thud. Our venerable Birdland (former) insider Allen McCallum joins Nestor for their 30th anniversary season of talking baseball, ownership, payroll and some wisdom on the importance of pitching.
McCallum: All of the April issues that ail Birdland
It’s getting late kinda early this spring as the Baltimore Orioles have provided an April thud. Our venerable Birdland (former) insider Allen McCallum joins Nestor once again for their 30th anniversary season of talking baseball, new ownership, payroll and some wisdom on the importance of pitching.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles young bats needing to save season with clutch hits
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.
Only the bats can save Orioles’ season
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles ugly Sunday loss and bullpen woes
The struggles of the Baltimore Orioles’ starting staff have been well documented but on Sunday it was the bullpen that became arsonists in a three-run ballgame. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ ugly loss with a focus on the stresses of the relief corps when the top-end of the rotation doesn’t go deep into games.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following home series split with Toronto
After another up-and-down weekend, Baltimore still hasn’t won back-to-back games or a series this season.
Bullpen blowup latest concern for Orioles in ugly loss
The struggles of the Baltimore Orioles’ starting staff have been well documented but on Sunday it was the bullpen that became arsonists in a three-run ballgame. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ ugly loss with a focus on the stresses of the relief corps when the top-end of the rotation doesn’t go deep into games.
Orioles squander late lead, fall 7-6 to Toronto in 10 innings
Baltimore carried a 6-3 advantage into the eighth inning before the Blue Jays plated three runs charged to lefty Gregory Soto.
Jordan Westburg talks disappointment of Orioles failing to sustain momentum from Saturday’s comeback win
Jordan Westburg talks disappointment of Orioles failing to sustain momentum from Saturday’s comeback win
Orioles outfielder Cowser out at least 6-8 weeks with fractured thumb
Colton Cowser injured his left thumb on a head-first slide into first base late in Sunday’s loss at Toronto.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Opening Day in Baltimore and Orioles challenges ahead
It’s Opening Day in Baltimore and the clouds that hang over the start of the season have already begun with injuries and a split in Toronto. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss getting Gunnar Henderson on the field and where the innings are coming as Albert Suarez is the latest to leave the bullpen for the IL. Plenty of baseball ahead and a long season here at Baltimore Positive.
The clouds of Opening Day and Orioles mounting problems on the mound
It’s Opening Day in Baltimore and the clouds that hang over the start of the season have already begun with injuries and a split in Toronto. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss getting Gunnar Henderson on the field and where the innings are coming as Albert Suarez is the latest to leave the bullpen for the IL. Plenty of baseball ahead and a long season here at Baltimore Positive.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following season-opening series split in Toronto
All-Star infielder Jordan Westburg homered three times in the first three games before sitting out Sunday’s loss.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following Opening Day win in Toronto
Luke Jones offers his orange thoughts on the 12-2 blowout final at Rogers Centre on Thursday.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts entering 2025 season
Baltimore aims to qualify for the postseason for the third straight year, something it hasn’t done since 1969-71.
Orioles’ health picture prompting some uneasiness three weeks out from Opening Day
Starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez is dealing with right triceps soreness after Wednesday’s rough start.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts on Bautista spring debut, early March headlines
Felix Bautista appeared in his first live-game action in 18 months, pitching a scoreless frame with two strikeouts Monday.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2025 Grapefruit League play
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings as spring games get underway.
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.
Five Orioles questions to open 2025 spring training
Is Adley Rutschman past whatever happened to him over the second half of 2024?
Luke Jones and Nestor give January report card to Orioles offseason and discuss Santander heading to Blue Jays
He hit a lot of home runs, was a great clubhouse presence and came through the hard times as a Baltimore Orioles rising star and now he’ll be looking to beat them with the Toronto Blue Jays. Luke Jones tells Nestor this five-year deal isn’t a shock but replacing the productivity of Anthony Santander might prove to be harder than just signing Tyler O’Neill.
Saying “so long” to Santander as Tony Taters takes Toronto dough
He hit a lot of home runs, was a great clubhouse presence and came through the hard times as a Baltimore Orioles rising star and now he’ll be looking to beat them with the Toronto Blue Jays. Luke Jones tells Nestor this five-year deal isn’t a shock but replacing the productivity of Anthony Santander might prove to be harder than just signing Tyler O’Neill.
As doubts creep in, Orioles must react appropriately to ugly 2024 finish
Fixing All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman will be one of the top priorities for next season after a nightmare second half.
