Rogers continues providing much-needed hope as lost season for Orioles winds down
Despite such a disappointing Orioles season overall, we haven’t appreciated Trevor Rogers nearly enough.
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Orioles’ young position core needs to get more arrows pointing up over final month
General manager Mike Elias leaning so hard on the young position core was a mistake, but the group still needs to shoulder its share of the blame.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles last place summer realities as Bradish return looms
It’s last place baseball designed to showcase players for a chance to make the 2026 Baltimore Orioles roster. We all know this despite how awful it looks on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Mike Elias “grand plan” en route to getting young players meaningful time against MLB competition to figure out what can be salvaged from a season of disaster for the franchise.
The grey area of the Rodriguez injury and continuing Orioles’ mess while waiting on Bradish
It’s last place baseball designed to showcase players for a chance to make the 2026 Baltimore Orioles roster. We all know this despite how awful it looks on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Mike Elias “grand plan” en route to getting young players meaningful time against MLB competition to figure out what can be salvaged from a season of disaster for the franchise.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess state of Orioles at All Star Break and deals to be made by Elias
After Kyle Stowers hit three homers at Camden Yards and the Orioles wasted another start by Trevor Rogers, trades are on the tongues of local baseball fans at the All Star break. Luke Jones and Nestor assess state of the franchise, its roster and how the Baltimore Orioles will seek to re-make the 2026 club and its offseason expectations.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at 2025 All-Star break
Though improved since Tony Mansolino took over for Brandon Hyde, Baltimore hasn’t been nearly good enough to save its season.
Assessing state of disappointing Orioles at All Star break
After Kyle Stowers hit three homers at Camden Yards and the Orioles wasted another start by Trevor Rogers, trades are on the tongues of local baseball fans at the All Star break. Luke Jones and Nestor assess state of the franchise, its roster and how the Baltimore Orioles will seek to re-make the 2026 club and its offseason expectations.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Holliday emergence and Rogers hot effort in Orioles win over Texas
It’s been almost a year since Mike Elias acquired pitcher Trevor Rogers from the Miami Marlins in a young summer deal and his emergence this month has been quite a mixed bag but Luke Jones and Nestor certainly see the possibilities after a complete effort in a 6-0 win over the Texas Rangers at scorching Oriole Park at Camden Yards. And this Jackson Holliday kid can play a little, too!
A very hot effort by Trevor Rogers shows the upside against Rangers
It’s been almost a year since Mike Elias acquired pitcher Trevor Rogers from the Miami Marlins in a young summer deal and his emergence this month has been quite a mixed bag but Luke Jones and Nestor certainly see the possibilities after a complete effort in a 6-0 win over the Texas Rangers at scorching Oriole Park at Camden Yards. And this Jackson Holliday kid can play a little, too!
Laureano signing adds depth, speculation to Orioles outfield
Baltimore agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with veteran outfielder Ramón Laureano on Tuesday.
Opportunity cost of Rogers trade already looking dubious for Elias, Orioles
Despite Baltimore having lost two starters to injury since trading for Trevor Rogers, the lefty was optioned to the minors Thursday.
With new arms acquired, will Orioles pitching hold up in October?
It’s no secret that the Baltimore Orioles needed a better bullpen to bolster a World Series run in October. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the additions of Mike Elias at MLB trade deadline and whether it will be enough to compete in late fall.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss bullpen of Orioles after Elias additions at MLB trade deadline
It’s no secret that the Baltimore Orioles needed a better bullpen and at least one more quality starter to bolster a World Series run in October. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the additions of Mike Elias at MLB trade deadline and whether it will be enough to compete in late fall.
Luke Jones and Nestor react to MLB deadline deals of Mike Elias and Orioles
It was a very active weekend in Birdland before the Tuesday night MLB trade deadline. Luke Jones and Nestor react to all of the dealings of Mike Elias and the Baltimore Orioles.
Evaluating a flurry of Elias deadline deals and what it means for Orioles in October
It was a very active weekend in Birdland before the Tuesday night MLB trade deadline. Luke Jones and Nestor react to all of the dealings of Mike Elias and the Baltimore Orioles.
Orioles promote prospect Norby, place Mateo on concussion injured list
Norby becomes the latest Baltimore prospect to receive his first taste of the big leagues.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Stowers, Orioles bats and depth as offense leads the way
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the appearance of Kyle Stowers, Orioles bats and outfield depth as offense leads the way in a five-game winning streak.
Battling to get into the batting order
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the appearance of Kyle Stowers, Orioles bats and outfield depth as offense leads the way in a five-game winning streak.
Orioles flatten Red Sox in 11-3 final for fifth straight win
Kyle Stowers had three hits and drove in a career-high four runs in the Memorial Day victory.
Kyle Stowers reflects on his big day at plate after Orioles’ 11-3 win over Boston
Kyle Stowers reflects on his big day at plate after Orioles’ 11-3 win over Boston
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split with Toronto
On Wednesday, Adley Rutschman reminded everyone why his arrival two years ago changed everything.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss emergence of Jordan Westburg and outfield flux for Orioles
The emergence of Jordan Westburg in the Orioles arsenal of young bats has become apparent. Now, what about the outfield problems and struggles of Cedric Mullins and the pending return of Austin Hays? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the good problems of a first-place baseball team running through the raindrops.
Who should be in and out in the Orioles outfield?
The emergence of Jordan Westburg in the Orioles arsenal of young bats has become apparent. Now, what about the outfield problems and struggles of Cedric Mullins and the pending return of Austin Hays? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the good problems of a first-place baseball team running through the raindrops.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss cold Birds bats against Blue Jays as Stowers returns in crowded outfield
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the cold Birds bats against Blue Jays in a 3-2 Monday night loss as Adley Rutschman added homers and Kyle Stowers returns in a crowded and struggling outfield offense.
Chilly Orioles bats and an outfield in flux
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the cold Birds bats against Blue Jays in a 3-2 Monday night loss as Adley Rutschman added homers and Kyle Stowers returns in a crowded and struggling outfield offense.
Kyle Stowers on biggest difference returning to Orioles: “I know what I’m coming into”
Kyle Stowers on biggest difference returning to Orioles: “I know what I’m coming into”
Orioles shuffle outfield depth by recalling Stowers, activating Hays from IL
Kyle Stowers is back in the major leagues for the first time since last May.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles future with crowded outfield and thin pitching
With the recall of Jackson Holliday from Norfolk, it appears to be the first of many young players the Orioles will be needing to make room for in Baltimore or a decision about in the coming weeks as Heston Kjerstad, Kyle Stowers and others continue to destroy Triple A pitching at Norfolk to start the season.
The outfield backup jam from Norfolk to Camden Yards
With the recall of Jackson Holliday from Norfolk, it appears to be the first of many young players the Orioles will be needing to make room for in Baltimore or a decision about in the coming weeks as Heston Kjerstad, Kyle Stowers and others continue to destroy Triple A pitching at Norfolk to start the season.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss in Pittsburgh
A 2-for-26 start for Austin Hays has been magnified on the heels of his tough second half last year.
Luke Jones and Nestor prep for a long weekend in Sarasota with Orioles and who comes home to Baltimore
Luke Jones and Nestor prep for a long weekend in Sarasota with Orioles and who comes home to Baltimore
Spending the final weekend in Sarasota scouting Orioles
Luke Jones and Nestor prep for a long weekend in Sarasota with Orioles and who comes north to Baltimore
With pitching questions lingering, Orioles should fully embrace position talent upside to open 2024
Baltimore shouldn’t hesitate to promote top prospect Jackson Holliday and others carrying exciting talent.
State of Orioles outfield worth monitoring as 2024 unfolds
How much could Baltimore’s outfield picture evolve over the course of the season?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 15-7 start to 2023 campaign
Baltimore has won seven straight to move into second place in the AL East.
Sizing up 2023 Orioles’ Opening Day roster
General manager Mike Elias set the Opening Day roster hours before first pitch at Fenway Park on Thursday
Hey Baltimore, you’ve got a real pennant race in September at Camden Yards
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the pesky Orioles and big games in a pennant race all month
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Hyde on Orioles’ top three 2019 draft picks in same lineup: “It’s been a lot of fun to blend these young guys”
The Baltimore manager put Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson, and Kyle Stowers in the same lineup on Saturday night.
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A little magic continues going long way for Orioles
“I just knew I had another chance. That’s all you can ask for. It’s just funny how baseball works sometimes.”
Stowers, Santander lead Orioles to 4-3 comeback win over White Sox in 11 innings
Down to the last strike in the ninth, Kyle Stowers’ first major league homer tied the game before Anthony Santander drove in the winning run in the 11th.
