To no surprise, Elias says adding pitching tops list of Orioles’ offseason priorities
General manager Mike Elias offered final thoughts on the 2021 Orioles and discussed offseason plans prior to the home finale at Camden Yards.
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Elias discusses Orioles’ embarrassing losing streak, injury updates, long-term picture
“The state of play right now — this losing streak — is not reflective of our large-picture goals that are very much way on track in my assessment.”
Luke Jones and Nestor recap a busy MLB trading deadline and Orioles realities for offseason
Luke Jones and Nestor recap a busy MLB trading deadline and Orioles realities
Watching other MLB teams stack and dump at the trading deadline
With another lost summer closing down Camden Yards, what’s next for Orioles? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the big moves of the baseball world.
Three years later, Machado trade looking dubious at best for rebuilding Orioles
Outfield prospect Yusniel Diaz has batted .167 at Triple-A Norfolk this season and is sidelined once again with an injury.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts on drafting outfielder Colton Cowser
The unfortunate start to Heston Kjerstad’s career was always going to lead to criticism if Mike Elias didn’t take the most popular name on the board.
Elias says Orioles “can’t have too many center fielders” in system after drafting Cowser
The Baltimore general manager explains what he likes about first-round outfielder Colton Cowser.
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Orioles take Sam Houston State outfielder Colton Cowser with fifth pick
General manager Mike Elias selected a college outfielder in the first round of the draft for the second straight year.
Our intrepid baseball reporter has a Four Bagger at Bowie with Rutschman
Usually, Luke Jones is in the press box at Oriole Park at Camden Yards chronicling Orioles baseball. This week, he bought a good seat behind the dish at Bowie and his report is making us thirsty for some more minor league baseball in Maryland as the MLB squad continues to lose.
On most nights, this is hard to watch…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disgrace of last place and an uncompetitive Orioles franchise. And why do we still watch this brand of baseball?
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Three Orioles stats to like, three to dislike in late June
At the same time the Orioles’ season started falling apart, Ryan Mountcastle began turning his rookie campaign around.
Orioles prospect concerns: Kjerstad still dealing with myocarditis, Hall has sore elbow
General manager Mike Elias says there’s no timetable for Heston Kjerstad’s return to the field as he’s again dealing with heart inflammation.
A rare weekend of successful Orioles baseball and reasons to go to Bowie
Luke Jones and Nestor recap a weekend of clubbing and heat as Orioles beat up on the Cleveland Indians at Oriole Park but lose John Means along the way
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Mountcastle surge would help ease Orioles’ short-term pains
Ryan Mountcastle’s “enormous” three-run homer helped Baltimore win its first home series of the season on Wednesday.
Top Orioles pitching prospect Rodriguez being promoted to Double-A Bowie
In five starts for High-A Aberdeen this season, Grayson Rodriguez has pitched to a dominant 1.54 ERA and struck out 40 batters over 23 1/3 innings.
With Orioles in midst of nightmare slide, Elias preaching patience, staying course
Since John Means tossed a no-hitter on May 5, Baltimore has gone a brutal 2-16.
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Remembering back when it hurt for Baltimore to get swept by Washington
Luke Jones and Nestor lament the sweep of Orioles by Nats – and a serving of Philmania from the PGA as well.
Orioles general manager Elias speaks on Davis, Kjerstad, Harvey, more
Mike Elias discussed a variety of topics ranging from Chris Davis’ surgery to the health of Hunter Harvey and Heston Kjerstad.
Luke Jones and Nestor reset Orioles expectations and realities at quarter pole
Luke Jones and Nestor reset Orioles expectations and realities at quarter pole
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Orioles first baseman Davis undergoes season-ending hip surgery
The 2021 season is over before it ever started for Chris Davis, leaving one to again wonder if he’s played his final game in Baltimore.
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What does it all Means at the quarter pole for Orioles?
Luke Jones and Nestor reset the expectations of the Orioles franchise and the Mike Elias experiment as the team isn’t as bad as we thought. Well, mostly…
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Twelve Orioles thoughts through first quarter of 2021 campaign
Despite cooling off from his ridiculous April, Cedric Mullins continues to play at a high level atop the Baltimore order.
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After making Orioles history, whether Means sticks around becomes next question
John Means emerging as the closest thing to a true ace the Orioles have had since Mike Mussina begs the question of whether he’ll be around to see this arduous rebuild through.
Return of minor leagues brings excitement and much unknown for Orioles
Tuesday was a special day for the Orioles that had nothing to do with a late-night loss in Seattle.
Lowther’s path to majors reflects strange times for Orioles farm system
The 24-year-old lefty owns a career 2.26 ERA in the minors, but he hasn’t pitched in an official pro game since the end of the 2019 season with Double-A Bowie.
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Mullins illustrates ups and downs of Orioles’ rebuilding process
Remembering where the center fielder was two years ago helps keep the early struggles of other young players in perspective.
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Is it wise to pitch a fit over Orioles lousy pitching?
Luke Jones and Nestor assess Orioles overall pitching philosophy as an organization after Red Sox sweep at Camden Yards
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Eleven Orioles to watch to open 2021 season
The Baltimore outfield has no shortage of talent entering the new season.
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Orioles rotation taking shape as Opening Day nears
Rookie lefty and local product Bruce Zimmermann will begin the season as the No. 3 starter after a strong spring.
Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss state of Baltimore Orioles baseball in 2021
Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss state of Baltimore Orioles baseball in 2021
Luke Jones and Nestor set Orioles expectations and welcome Birds of spring
Luke Jones and Nestor set Orioles expectations and welcome Birds of spring
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Orioles officially sign Maikel Franco to one-year deal, send Hunter Harvey to 60-day IL
The 28-year-old will need to get up to speed before likely seizing the starting job at third base.
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Waiting on the messiah of Orioles baseball
Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss state of Baltimore Orioles baseball in 2021 and the wait for Adley Rutschman and a competitive product on the field.
Muscling up expectations for 2021 Orioles baseball
Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive on what the realities are for Mike Elias and the leadership of the Baltimore Orioles in another season of limited expectations.
Mike Elias: “2021’s not going to be the same as 2019, but it’s going to be better than 2020”
The Orioles general manager is looking forward to moving back toward more baseball normalcy this season.
Why aren’t Orioles spring training games on my TV? The Recon on MASN and another lost spring from Sarasota
Their new weekly Catonsville meets Dundalk segment will cover all sorts of ground – local, political and gastrointestinal – but it started where it all began for Nestor and Don. Another ripe Grapefruit baseball season bearing no spring fruit.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts with full-squad spring workouts underway
Dean Kremer is among the interesting young talents to watch in 2021.
Elias talks 2020 first-round pick Kjerstad’s health, Orioles’ spring training invitees
The Baltimore general manager said Heston Kjerstad continues recovering from an episode of myocarditis, is “doing really well,” and will be late reporting to spring training.
Twelve Orioles thoughts counting down to start of spring training
Yusniel Diaz is among the prospects likely to arrive in Baltimore at some point in 2021.
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Orioles trade Cobb to Angels for young infielder Jahmai Jones
Baltimore will reportedly pay more than half of Cobb’s salary for 2021.
