Orioles infielder Westburg selected as All-Star Game replacement
Jordan Westburg will give Baltimore a fourth representative in next week’s All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas.
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Brandon Hyde talks Burnes, Westburg, Cubs as Orioles begin final homestand before All-Star break
Brandon Hyde talks Burnes, Westburg, Cubs as Orioles begin final homestand before All-Star break
Coming home and playing first place baseball
The Baltimore Orioles took care of business on the West Coast during the 4th of July weekend in Seattle and Oakland and now return home leading the American League East with the Cubs and Yankees looming before the All Star break. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another successful week in Birdland.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles All Stars and snubs and greatness of Gunnar Henderson
Every year a few players have a beef with the All Star Game selections – and the Orioles might still send a few more players to Arlington – but all eyes will be on phenom, five-tool shortstop Gunnar Henderson next week as a coming out party for the best shortstop Baltimore baseball has seen in a generation.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss success of Orioles West Coast trip and week at home ahead
The Baltimore Orioles took care of business on the West Coast during the 4th of July in Seattle and Oakland and now return home leading the American League East with the Cubs and Yankees looming before the All Star break. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the week in Birdland.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts counting down to All-Star break
Corbin Burnes joined Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman as All-Star selections for Baltimore.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles All Stars and snubs and greatness of Gunnar Henderson
Every year a few players have a beef with the All Star Game selections – and the Orioles might still send a few more players to Arlington – but all eyes will be on phenom, five-tool shortstop Gunnar Henderson next week as a coming out party for the best shortstop Baltimore baseball has seen in a generation.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss four losses in a row for Orioles and why Rutschman doesn’t catch every night
After a fourth consecutive loss on Monday night, the Orioles are reeling a bit with cold bats and a fatigued squad. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the depth of the Guardians bullpen and why Adley Rutschman doesn’t catch every night.
How much should Rutschman be behind the plate?
After a fourth consecutive loss on Monday night, the Orioles are reeling a bit with cold bats and a fatigued squad. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the depth of the Guardians bullpen and why Adley Rutschman doesn’t catch every night.
Brandon Hyde talks Kjerstad’s return, Kremer’s next step, All-Star voting as Orioles open homestand
Brandon Hyde talks Kjerstad’s return, Kremer’s next step, All-Star voting update as Orioles return home
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles pitching and Yankees bats and bad blood
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles pitching and Yankees bats and bad blood
When the bats go cold in New York…
After a Nestor Cortes loss to begin a key series with the Yankees in The Bronx, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the long-term realities of the starting rotation for the Orioles as the injuries show up and bad blood begins to boil with New York over injuries to Jordan Westburg and Aaron Judge on Tuesday night.
Orioles will need to muscle up in The Bronx
With the bottom of the rotation coming in New York in the most important games of the season, Luke Jones tells Nestor that the Orioles will look to keep the offensive power coming against the first-place Yankees this week after battering Zack Wheeler on Sunday at Camden Yards.
Luke Jones and Nestor muscle up on Orioles hitting as Yankees await Bird bats in The Bronx
With the bottom of the rotation coming in New York in the most important games of the season, Luke Jones tells Nestor that the Orioles will look to keep the offensive power coming against the first-place Yankees this week after battering Zack Wheeler on Sunday at Camden Yards.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win over Philadelphia
Luke Jones recaps an incredible weekend at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Brandon Hyde discusses powerful Orioles offense and another strong Burnes start in 8-3 win over Phillies
Brandon Hyde discusses powerful Orioles offense and another strong Burnes start in 8-3 win over Phillies
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss truly, Adley and deeply the rest of Orioles hitting machine roster
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss this loaded Baltimore Orioles roster of pure hitters. A deep dive into some numbers and the depth of an offense that hitting on all cylinders this summer.
Truly, Adley and deeply – an Orioles hitting machine
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss this loaded Baltimore Orioles roster of pure hitters. A deep dive into some numbers and the depth of an offense that hitting on all cylinders this summer.
Sizing up Orioles candidates for 2024 All-Star Game as voting opens
Catcher Adley Rutschman is on track for a career season at the plate and a second straight All-Star selection.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess Brandon Hyde and Orioles decisions as team rolls to Toronto and Tampa
Luke Jones and Nestor assess Brandon Hyde and Orioles’ managerial and management decisions as team rolls to Toronto and Tampa for important AL East matchups.
How is Brandon Hyde doing “managing” the Orioles lineup and bullpen?
Luke Jones and Nestor assess Brandon Hyde and Orioles’ managerial and management decisions as team rolls to Toronto and Tampa for important AL East matchups.
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.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split with Toronto
On Wednesday, Adley Rutschman reminded everyone why his arrival two years ago changed everything.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts one quarter of way through 2024 season
Jordan Westburg is on pace for 68 extra-base hits and is playing at an All-Star-caliber level in his second season.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win at Kansas City
Jordan Westburg continues to swing the bat very well after another strong series for Baltimore.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following three-game sweep over Minnesota
Cedric Mullins began the series with a phenomenal diving catch and finished it with the first career walk-off homer.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the debut and future of Jackson Holliday with Orioles
The decision to promote Jackson Holliday came at a curious time this week for many Orioles fans. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the debut and future of the new Number Seven here in Baltimore as the Birds continue to soar into the spring as a World Series contender with a burgeoning cast of young superstars
The Holliday of a Baby Birds renaissance has arrived
The decision to promote Jackson Holliday came at a curious time this week for many Orioles fans. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the debut and future of the new Number Seven here in Baltimore as the Birds continue to soar into the spring as a World Series contender with a burgeoning cast of young superstars and new ownership.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following Holliday’s debut in 7-5 win over Boston
All eyes were on Jackson Holliday, but two other former first-round picks were the standouts on Wednesday.
Orioles promoting baseball’s top prospect Jackson Holliday to majors
The 20-year-old is now set to make his major league debut at Fenway Park in Boston.
Luke Jones and Nestor talk Jordan Westburg, walkoffs and future of Orioles roster
Luke Jones and Nestor talk Jordan Westburg, walkoffs and future of Orioles roster
Making the case for Jordan Westburg to stick and star for Orioles
After his walkoff homer earlier in the week, Luke Jones and Nestor discussed the ever-crowded roster and talent tank of the Baltimore Orioles and where Jordan Westburg will eventually play and stay for a franchise with a wealth of young players itching for big league at bats.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 6-4 win over Kansas City
Luke Jones reflects on a walk-off night at Camden Yards on Monday.
Westburg’s walk-off homer sends Orioles to dramatic victory over Royals
After Craig Kimbrel blew his first save chance in the ninth, Jordan Westburg won the game in the bottom half of the inning.
Jordan Westburg reflects on first walk-off homer of his pro career in 6-4 win over Royals
Jordan Westburg reflects on first walk-off homer of his pro career in 6-4 win over Royals
Brandon Hyde breaks down walk-off Orioles victory over Kansas City
Brandon Hyde breaks down walk-off Orioles victory over Kansas City
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following Opening Day win over Angels
Luke Jones reflects on a 2024 opener at Camden Yards that couldn’t have gone any better.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2024 spring training
Several pieces of injury news served as a buzzkill to the start of spring training on Thursday.
What is the next move for Mike Elias and Orioles?
In an offseason with unlimited possibilities after incredible success on the field in 2023, Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive into the arsenal of prospects and abundance of position players the Baltimore Orioles have in their farm system. And what that could mean for an offseason of free agency, trade possibilities and the inevitable rising payroll that the Angelos family will need to support with more money.
