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.
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Eflin early departure and Gunnar bat awakening in Arizona
On a night when the Orioles got Gunnar Henderson back on track and beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 in Phoenix, the post-game concern for the early exit of ace Zach Eflin looms large for a rotation and pitching staff that is already on fumes for quality starts in April. Luke Jones and Nestor stay up late this week as the Birds try to win their first series of the season.
Concern for Eflin in desert continues a mound of worries for Orioles
On a night when the Orioles got Gunnar Henderson back on track and beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 in Phoenix, the post-game concern for the early exit of ace Zach Eflin looms large for a rotation and pitching staff that is already on fumes for quality starts in April. Luke Jones and Nestor stay up late this week as the Birds try to win their first series of the season.
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.
Returning Gibson brings more of same to Orioles’ bottom-heavy starting rotation
In 2024, the 37-year-old Kyle Gibson made 30 starts for the fourth straight season and seventh time in his career.
Luke Jones and Nestor debate Orioles pitching needs and Rubenstein threshold for payroll
With the news that Grayson Rodriguez and Andrew Kittredge will begin the season off the field, we wonder whether Mike Elias will be out buying more pricey relief pitching in a sport with no salary cap. Luke Jones and Nestor debate the Baltimore Orioles’ pitching needs and the threshold for payroll in the world of David Rubenstein. The money and tough-talk financial realities of small-market MLB in this one…
What is the Rubenstein threshold for new Orioles’ payroll?
With the news that Grayson Rodriguez and Andrew Kittredge will begin the season off the field, we wonder whether Mike Elias will be out buying more pricey relief pitching in a sport with no salary cap. Luke Jones and Nestor debate the Baltimore Orioles’ pitching needs and the threshold for payroll in the world of David Rubenstein. The money and tough-talk financial realities of small-market MLB in this one…
Projecting 2025 Orioles’ Opening Day roster early in Grapefruit League
How many spots on Baltimore’s 26-man roster are truly up for grabs this spring?
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.
Start of spring brings no major injury surprises for Orioles
General manager Mike Elias confirmed infielder Jorge Mateo (left elbow) won’t be ready for Opening Day.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts counting down to start of spring training
Questions persist about Baltimore’s starting rotation as pitchers and catchers report to Sarasota next week.
Is Grayson Rodriguez now the ace of Orioles staff?
Is Grayson Rodriguez the new “ace” of the Baltimore Orioles rotation? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Corbin Burnes and the acquisition of a 41-year old Charlie Morton and a 35-year old Japanese pitcher who’s never thrown a pitch in the big leagues. And the $28 million price tag to rent their services for the summer.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss current starting rotation and bullpen of Baltimore Orioles
Is Grayson Rodriguez the new “ace” of the Baltimore Orioles rotation? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Corbin Burnes and the acquisition of a 41-year old Charlie Morton and a 35-year old Japanese pitcher who’s never thrown a pitch in the big leagues. And the $28 million price tag to rent their services for the summer.
Morton adds experience and depth to Orioles rotation, but where is the upside coming from?
Baltimore agreed to a one-year, $15 million deal with 41-year-old pitcher Charlie Morton on Friday.
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.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts counting down to All-Star break
Corbin Burnes joined Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman as All-Star selections for Baltimore.
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.
Rodriguez rises to occasion at time of need for Orioles
“I love what I saw out of him. Just the competitiveness to go out there and continue to grind, that’s what we needed. That’s what he gave.”
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss beanball and Orioles bullpen as Birds beat Yankees in Bronx in a wild one
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the potential beanball war brewing between the Orioles and Yankees as the Birds beat Yankees in The Bronx in a wild one on Wednesday night. Join the pair together today for the 4 p.m. rubber match as they do the Maryland Crab Cake Tour and watch the Yankee Stadium finale from the bar at Costas Inn in Dundalk all afternoon.
Will Wednesday mark turning point for Orioles’ 2024 season?
With Kyle Bradish done for 2024 and Danny Coulombe out until September, calls for Mike Elias to add pitching reinforcements only grow louder.
Beanball but no brawl in The Bronx as Orioles beat Yankees in a wild one
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the potential beanball war brewing between the Orioles and Yankees as the Birds beat Yankees in The Bronx in a wild one on Wednesday night. Join the pair together today for the 4 p.m. rubber match as they do the Maryland Crab Cake Tour and watch the Yankee Stadium finale from the bar at Costas Inn in Dundalk all afternoon.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a Phantastic weekend for Orioles baseball as Philly brings some Magic
Sure, there were a lot of Philadelphia Phillies fans downtown this weekend. And as Luke Jones and Nestor point out, that’s not a bad thing when they leave their money and go home with a series loss to the powerhouse Orioles.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win over Philadelphia
Luke Jones recaps an incredible weekend at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
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.
A Phantastic weekend for Orioles baseball as Philly brings some Magic to Camden Yards
Sure, there were a lot of Philadelphia Phillies fans downtown this weekend. And as Luke Jones and Nestor point, that’s not a bad thing when they leave their money and go home with a series loss to the powerhouse Orioles.
Austin Hays discusses Bradish injury and drama in Orioles’ extra-inning loss to Phillies
Austin Hays discusses Bradish injury and drama in Orioles’ extra-inning loss to Phillies
Brandon Hyde offers update on Kyle Bradish and reflects on Orioles’ 5-3 loss to Phillies
Brandon Hyde offers update on Kyle Bradish and reflects on Orioles’ 5-3 loss to Phillies
Orioles starter Kyle Bradish placed on 15-day IL with right UCL sprain
“Anytime you know a guy’s battled back from an injury, when they have to come out of the game, that’s really tough.”
Orioles fans used to only dream about exciting weekends like this
Could the weekend be a World Series preview as Philadelphia visits Oriole Park at Camden Yards?
October dream of Burnes, Bradish, Rodriguez on display for Tampa Bay sweep
Watching Kyle Bradish, Grayson Rodriguez, and Corbin Burnes start back to back to back was hopefully a preview of the postseason.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles pitching depth and relentless schedule
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ever-thinning Orioles pitching depth and relentless schedule and elite competition ahead in June. A big month ahead as the Yankees continue to win every day.
Can the Orioles pitching hold up like this?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ever-thinning Orioles pitching depth and relentless schedule and elite competition ahead in June. A big month ahead as the Yankees continue to win every day.
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.
