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”
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Baseball historian Rob Neyer preaches patience on Rutschman and pivots to pitching pitfalls for Orioles
Our longtime SABR pal and baseball historian Rob Neyer has made visits from Oregon to talk baseball most of the century and is now the Commissioner of the West Coast League, which once hosted a young Adley Rutschman. It’s getting late early for the stumbling Orioles but here’s some wisdom on young players and pitching pitfalls for anyone who loves the Orioles.
Orioles place Tyler O’Neill on 10-day injured list with neck issue
The 29-year-old O’Neill had two hits in his last 29 at-bats going back to April 9
Allen McCallum and Nestor convene to discuss Orioles many troubling April issues
It’s getting late kinda early this spring as the Baltimore Orioles have provided an April thud. Our venerable Birdland (former) insider Allen McCallum joins Nestor for their 30th anniversary season of talking baseball, ownership, payroll and some wisdom on the importance of pitching.
McCallum: All of the April issues that ail Birdland
It’s getting late kinda early this spring as the Baltimore Orioles have provided an April thud. Our venerable Birdland (former) insider Allen McCallum joins Nestor once again for their 30th anniversary season of talking baseball, new ownership, payroll and some wisdom on the importance of pitching.
With 140 games to go, Orioles have plenty of time to turn page — or continue languishing
Those 140 games are either an opportunity to make this poor start an aberration or a glimpse into an abyss.
Timing of MASN streaming announcement not ideal, but better late than never for Orioles
Baltimore became the 28th major league club to have a direct-to-consumer in-market streaming option.
MASN finally unveils direct-to-consumer in-market streaming option for Orioles games
The Orioles and Nationals had been two of three remaining MLB teams not to offer direct-to-consumer in-market streaming.
Preaching patience on Rutschman
Our longtime SABR pal and baseball historian Rob Neyer has made visits from Oregon to talk baseball most of the century and is now the Commissioner of the West Coast League, which once hosted a young Adley Rutschman. It’s getting late early for the stumbling Orioles but here’s some wisdom on young players and pitching pitfalls for anyone who loves the Orioles.
Povich, Orioles battered in 8-3 loss to Cincinnati
Cade Povich didn’t make it out of the fourth inning while Baltimore struck out 15 times in Friday night’s defeat.
Adley Rutschman discusses Orioles’ difficulties facing Cincinnati’s Andrew Abbott on Friday
Adley Rutschman discusses Orioles’ difficulties facing Cincinnati’s Andrew Abbott on Friday
Cade Povich doesn’t escape fourth inning in his worst start of season
Cade Povich doesn’t escape fourth inning in his worst start of season
Brandon Hyde reacts to Orioles’ listless 8-3 loss to Cincinnati
Brandon Hyde reacts to Orioles’ listless 8-3 loss to Cincinnati
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win over Cleveland
Jackson Holliday’s grand slam was among the highlights of Baltimore’s first series victory of the season.
Gunnar Henderson hits first homer of season after being moved out of leadoff spot
Gunnar Henderson hits first homer of season after being moved out of leadoff spot
Ryan O’Hearn hits three-run homer to help pace Orioles to series win
Ryan O’Hearn hits three-run homer to help pace Orioles to series win
Tomoyuki Sugano reflects on season-high seven innings in Orioles’ 6-2 win over Cleveland
Tomoyuki Sugano reflects on season-high seven innings in Orioles’ 6-2 win over Cleveland
Brandon Hyde breaks down 6-2 victory to give Orioles first series win of 2025
Brandon Hyde breaks down 6-2 victory to give Orioles first series win of 2025
Orioles starter Grayson Rodriguez shut down again with shoulder soreness
The 25-year-old woke up with soreness earlier this week and was already on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss woeful state of Orioles after Tuesday loss to Guardians
High expectations, young bats and “veteran” starting pitching have been a toxic early-season mix for the Baltimore Orioles, who are scuffling to hit the baseball. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the listless state of Birdland after Tuesday’s loss to the Cleveland Guardians.
Holliday’s grand slam leads Orioles to 9-1 win over Cleveland
Jackson Holliday’s blast gave Baltimore an early 4-0 lead as Dean Kremer tossed 5 1/3 innings to earn the victory.
Heston Kjerstad makes contributions on defense and at plate in Wednesday’s 9-1 win
Heston Kjerstad makes contributions on defense and at plate in Wednesday’s 9-1 win
Dean Kremer pitches 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball to earn win on Wednesday
Dean Kremer pitches 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball to earn win on Wednesday
Jackson Holliday discusses his grand slam in Wednesday’s 9-1 win over Cleveland
Jackson Holliday discusses his grand slam in Wednesday’s 9-1 win over Cleveland
Brandon Hyde breaks down Orioles’ 9-1 win over Cleveland on Wednesday
Brandon Hyde breaks down Orioles’ 9-1 win over Cleveland on Wednesday
“Is Charlie Morton washed up?” and other Orioles questions and grave concerns
High expectations, young bats and “veteran” starting pitching have been a toxic early-season mix for the Baltimore Orioles, who are scuffling to hit the baseball. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the listless state of Birdland after Tuesday’s loss to the Cleveland Guardians.
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.
Orioles keep spinning their wheels in uncomfortable early-season space
After Saturday’s uplifting win, the Orioles ended the weekend feeling no better than how it started.
Orioles squander late lead, fall 7-6 to Toronto in 10 innings
Baltimore carried a 6-3 advantage into the eighth inning before the Blue Jays plated three runs charged to lefty Gregory Soto.
Jordan Westburg talks disappointment of Orioles failing to sustain momentum from Saturday’s comeback win
Jordan Westburg talks disappointment of Orioles failing to sustain momentum from Saturday’s comeback win
Cade Povich discusses his start after Orioles’ 7-6 loss to Toronto
Cade Povich discusses his start after Orioles’ 7-6 loss to Toronto
Brandon Hyde reflects on Orioles’ 7-6 extra-inning loss to Toronto
Brandon Hyde reflects on Orioles’ 7-6 extra-inning loss to Toronto
Cedric Mullins delivers go-ahead RBIs in Saturday’s comeback win over Toronto
Cedric Mullins delivers go-ahead RBIs in Saturday’s comeback win over Toronto
Orioles bats awaken, Bautista records first save since 2023 in 5-4 comeback win over Toronto
Baltimore erased an early 3-0 deficit thanks to big hits by Heston Kjerstad, Adley Rutschman, and Cedric Mullins.
Heston Kjerstad gives Orioles offense much-needed jolt with homer in Saturday’s win over Toronto
Heston Kjerstad gives Orioles offense much-needed jolt with homer in Saturday’s win over Toronto
Brandon Hyde on Orioles’ 5-4 comeback win: “Good teams win those types of games”
Brandon Hyde on Orioles’ 5-4 comeback win: “Good teams win those types of games”
Mark Mussina and Nestor continue chat on Orioles, classic rock and America
Nestor Aparicio and Mark Mussina discuss the return of baseball to Baltimore and the Orioles’ prospects. Mark, a former basketball coach and current county commissioner, shares insights on the challenges of modern baseball, including the decline of star pitchers and the impact of injuries. They also touch on the financial aspects of team ownership, noting the importance of drafting and developing homegrown talent. Additionally, they discuss the role of gambling in baseball and the need for a comprehensive strategy to revitalize the Orioles. The conversation concludes with reflections on the dynamics of rock bands and the importance of maintaining positive relationships.
Barry Bloom of Sportico discusses money of Major League Baseball and future revenue for teams like Orioles to improve
Barry Bloom of Sportico has spent five decades chronicling the history of labor and ownership in Major League Baseball and shares the financial concerns and strategic challenges facing the sport. He joins Nestor to discus new media, an aging fan base and neophyte ownership groups like the Rubenstein partnership trying to guess at future revenue in order to sign star players to enormous contracts while being gifted $600 million to make Camden Yards a place that lifts downtown Baltimore.
Mark Mussina returns to Baltimore for spring baseball arms race for Orioles and MLB
Three decades ago, Mark Mussina did sports radio here in Baltimore when his brother pitched for the Orioles and always returns to Nestor with wisdom from Montoursville, Pennsylvania, where baseball runs in the family and the real business of sports is always clarified.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss in Arizona
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings after Baltimore’s slow start continued in Arizona.
