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.
Elias, Perez speak on Orioles international signing class
The class includes the first two seven-figure international signings in club history.
Elias explains Orioles’ decisions to trade Iglesias, non-tender Alberto
The general manager left the door open to a reunion with infielder Hanser Alberto, who is now a free agent.
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Elias explains Orioles’ decisions to designate Nunez for assignment, add six to 40-man roster
The general manager said the organization wasn’t going to take the slugger to arbitration.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss future of MLB and Orioles in this cold COVID winter
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss future of MLB and Orioles in this cold COVID winter
What is future of MLB and Orioles in this cold COVID winter off diamond?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss future of Major League Baseball and the Baltimore Orioles franchise as the Camden Yards 30-year lease quietly comes to an end.
Elias lays out Orioles’ winter plans, names Holt as major league pitching coach
The general manager also discussed the Jose Iglesias option decision and provided an update on Trey Mancini.
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Means finally joins party for surprising 2020 Orioles
A John Means resurgence on the heels of Keegan Akin and Dean Kremer shutting down the Yankees last weekend would give the Orioles the makings of their most interesting starting rotation in some time.
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Trade deadline arrives with Orioles dealing Castro to Mets
Miguel Castro became the third Baltimore reliever to be traded this month by general manager Mike Elias.
Orioles make short-term intentions clear by trading Givens, Milone
Mychal Givens had been a mainstay in the Baltimore bullpen since 2015.
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Mountcastle, Davis like two ships passing in the night for Orioles
Ryan Mountcastle brings hope for better days ahead, especially with Baltimore’s surprising start being flattened by a six-game losing streak this week.
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Castoff Orioles providing no shortage of fun early in weird season
The 2020 Orioles are competing, entertaining, and — to the surprise of everyone — winning.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following series sweep over Tampa Bay
One of 2019’s surprise stories, Hanser Alberto is batting .429 with a 1.145 OPS through the first eight games of the new season.
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Tommy Milone to start on Opening Day for Orioles in place of Means
The 33-year-old lefty signed with Baltimore as a non-roster invitee to spring training in mid-February.
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Four long-term story lines for start of 2020 Orioles season
The cancellation of the minor league season leaves Mike Elias’ goal of fostering “an elite talent pipeline” with limited avenues to develop young prospects.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts with 2020 season training resuming
As of Monday, Mike Elias said the organization had been “remarkably lucky” not to have any positive COVID-19 tests.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 2020 amateur draft
Time will tell whether Arkansas outfielder Heston Kjerstad was worthy of being the second overall pick.
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Elias says Orioles still mulling over options for second overall pick
A year after taking catcher Adley Rutschman first overall, Baltimore holds the No. 2 pick in this week’s draft.
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Mancini undergoing chemo treatments, unlikely to play in 2020
The Orioles slugger wrote about his battle with Stage 3 colon cancer in The Players’ Tribune.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts ahead of an Opening Day not to be
The timing of Trey Mancini being diagnosed with colon cancer coinciding with baseball’s shutdown has made the news even more difficult to process.
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Mancini has malignant tumor removed; recovery timetable unknown
“The outpouring of love and support I have received has made an extremely tough week so much better.”
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Orioles return Rule 5 pitchers, reassign Rutschman to minor-league camp
The first overall pick of last year’s draft played sparingly in the Grapefruit League.
