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.
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of Orioles after Royals hit 7 home runs in another loss
So much disappointment for the fans; so many bad beats for the baseball team. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of the Orioles after the team hit four home runs on Sunday and still lost by five runs after surrendering seven homers to the Kansas City Royals.
Right now, the Baltimore Orioles are just a bad baseball team
So much disappointment for the fans; so many bad beats for the baseball team. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of the Orioles after the team hit four home runs on Sunday and still lost by five runs after surrendering seven homers to the Kansas City Royals.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts entering month of May
The rotation was always going to be the big weakness, but relative to expectations, Baltimore’s offense has been even more disappointing.
Well, Kyle Gibson wasn’t the answer for Orioles
The Orioles are taking beatings this month that no one in MLB could’ve predicted. Luke Jones and Nestor continue a chat about the exasperation and disappointment at the Birdland malaise and lack of fight – and starting pitching – on this beleaguered club as the Yankees crush the return of Kyle Gibson to Baltimore.
Gibson, Orioles clobbered in 15-3 beatdown by Yankees
Kyle Gibson gave up a career-worst five home runs and nine runs overall in his season debut.
Kyle Gibson surrenders career-high five homers in nightmare 2025 debut
Kyle Gibson surrenders career-high five homers in nightmare 2025 debut
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.
Brandon Hyde on Orioles’ poor start: “This is a really talented team that I believe in”
Brandon Hyde on Orioles’ poor start: “This is a really talented team that I believe in”
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.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss grave concern about Orioles early failures on mound and at the plate
The concerns for the pitching of the Baltimore Orioles remains a reality but the absence of runs and runners and hits and good plate appearances has been the most unsettling feature of a lousy start in a season of great promise. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss some grave concerns about the Birds’ early failures on mound and at the plate and where solutions might be coming.
Panic in Birdland? The Orioles’ start and starters begin with a suddenly empty plate
The concerns for the pitching of the Baltimore Orioles remains a reality but the absence of runs and runners and hits and good plate appearances has been the most unsettling feature of a lousy start in a season of great promise. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss some grave concerns about the Birds’ early failures on mound and at the plate and where solutions might be coming.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Eflin lat strain and Orioles bat problems in Arizona
The news about Zach Eflin being shut down leaves us wondering what the entire Orioles rotation will look like next week. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the pitching depth and sluggish bats on the Birds as they exit Arizona and head home for a wet weekend against Toronto. At least Cedric Mullins is seeing the ball well…
Orioles bear sore lats and sick bats in Arizona
The news about Zach Eflin being shut down leaves us wondering what the entire Orioles rotation will look like next week. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the pitching depth and sluggish bats on the Birds as they exit Arizona and head home for a wet weekend against Toronto. At least Cedric Mullins is seeing the ball well…
First time through Orioles’ starting rotation proves to be grind many anticipated
Baltimore will take winning three of its first five games, but the starting rotation didn’t have much to do with it.
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 entering 2025 season
Baltimore aims to qualify for the postseason for the third straight year, something it hasn’t done since 1969-71.
Luke Jones and Nestor ponder the Orioles bottom heavy pitching prospects with Gibson return
With the late addition of Kyle Gibson to remedy the loss of Grayson Rodriguez to the starting rotation to start the campaign, Luke Jones and Nestor ponder the Orioles’ suddenly bottom heavy pitching prospects with injuries and one-year, veteran pitchers trying to keep a contender in games while Mike Elias and the organization regroup on the road to Opening Day.
Luke Jones and Nestor try to sort out Bautista, bullpen and the bump as Orioles prepare for opener
We’re pretty sure the Baltimore Orioles are gonna hit the ball this season but as Opening Day in Toronto looms this week, Luke Jones and Nestor convened at their favorite pizza joint in Essex to try to sort out Felix Bautista, a depleted bullpen and who will go to the the bump as the Birds prepare to fly north for the opener.
Is a “bottom heavy” starting rotation really World Series worthy?
With the late addition of Kyle Gibson to remedy the loss of Grayson Rodriguez to the starting rotation to start the campaign, Luke Jones and Nestor ponder the Orioles’ suddenly bottom heavy pitching prospects with injuries and one-year, veteran pitchers trying to keep a contender in games while Mike Elias and the organization regroup on the road to Opening Day.
Orioles throwing whatever they can at pitching to create a mound of concern
We’re pretty sure the Baltimore Orioles are gonna hit the ball this season but as Opening Day in Toronto looms this week, Luke Jones and Nestor convened at their favorite pizza joint in Essex to try to sort out Felix Bautista, a depleted bullpen and who will go to the the bump as the Birds prepare to fly north for the opener.
Henderson to start season on 10-day IL as Orioles’ Opening Day roster takes shape
What was inevitable became official Sunday with news that All-Star shortstop Gunnar Henderson won’t be ready for Thursday’s opener in Toronto.
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.
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.
Trickle-down impact of Bradish injury on Orioles pitching tough to overlook
On Thursday, manager Brandon Hyde said “everything’s going well” with Kyle Bradish’s throwing progression.
Kimbrel’s one-year deal carries greater level of risk for Orioles
This isn’t the first time Mike Elias has signed a veteran pitcher to a one-year deal in early December.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what made Orioles not good enough in October from Arlington
It all ended so suddenly after so much fun for Orioles fans. Luke Jones & Nestor discuss what made the Birds not good enough in October in Arlington this week and how future Octobers must be different – especially pitching but also hitting.
As the sun sets on Camden Yards, what might’ve been for 2023 Orioles
It all ended so suddenly after so much fun for Orioles fans. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what made the Birds not good enough in October in Arlington this week and how future Octobers must be different – especially the pitching but not discounting the hitting. The disappointment will linger but will it burn enough for a postseason return next Fall?
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Ravens escape to London and Titans on Sunday
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Ravens escape to London and Titans on Sunday
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following ALDS sweep to Texas
Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi shut down the Baltimore lineup in the deciding Game 3.
Kyle Gibson talks about pitching struggles that doomed Orioles in ALDS
Kyle Gibson talks about pitching struggles that doomed Orioles in ALDS
Luke Jones and Nestor set focus ahead for Game 3 and Ravens week in London
The bigger and louder the crowd, the worse this mostly young Orioles team seems to perform. That has to change in Texas. Luke Jones and Nestor head off to racous, World Series-thirsty Arlington, Texas for Game 3 of the ALCS while Ravens land in London
This Orioles team has performed the worst when the bright lights and crowds have appeared
The bigger and louder the crowd, the worse this mostly young Orioles team seems to perform. That has to change in Texas. Luke Jones and Nestor head off to World Series-thirsty Arlington, Texas for Game 3 of the American League Division Series while the Ravens land in London licking their purple wounds from an awful loss in Pittsburgh.https://youtu.be/fHs92DT7yEo
Ravens escape to London for Sunday breakfast from Tottenham
Luke Jones and Nestor get you ready for the ending of what has a been a strange week in Baltimore sports. The Orioles demise and the Ravens meltdown in Pittsburgh has set the stage for a return to jolly old England, where it didn’t go so well the last time.
