Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split with Toronto
Rallying over the weekend to secure a 7-3 homestand is just what Baltimore needed as the calendar turns to June.
Trevor Rogers
Trying to fly with Blue Jays tough for Birds right now
Watching the emergence of the Toronto Blue Jays and a World Series appearance last season was part of the offseason inspiration of the Baltimore Orioles to improve this year. As Luke Jones and Nestor discuss this four-game set with Toronto and the early struggles of the Birds, it’s getting harder to find any consistency in what we’re seeing at Camden Yards so far.
Luke Jones and Nestor moo to another walkoff Orioles win and wonder about Elias future with Birds
There’s been plenty of excitement in Birdland with a pair of walkoff homers by Colton Cowser leading the Memorial Day way in extra innings. But as Luke Jones and Nestor moo about a few wins, the Baltimore Orioles still sit far below .500 and have lots of ground to make up with the Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays parked at Camden Yards this week.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following Memorial Day weekend
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings after a 3-1 holiday weekend for Baltimore.
Mooing, walking off and wondering aloud about Orioles “prospects” turning the corner in Birdland
There’s been plenty of excitement in Birdland with a pair of walkoff homers by Colton Cowser leading the Memorial Day way in extra innings. But as Luke Jones and Nestor moo about a few wins, the Baltimore Orioles still sit far below .500 and have lots of ground to make up with the Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays parked at Camden Yards this week.
Ten-game homestand already feels like last stand for reeling Orioles
Fifty games in, the season isn’t over for the Orioles, but it’s sure feeling like it.
One year after Hyde’s firing, Orioles still aren’t sparking much optimism or fun
Luke Jones asks what’s providing real optimism rather than blind hope for the Orioles at this point.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss two outta three over the Yankees for Orioles and Bradish back to shoving the ball
If the version of Kyle Bradish that re-emerged at Camden Yards against the New York Yankees on Wednesday is suddenly reappearing and the bat of Adley Rutschman has returned, then the Baltimore Orioles already have their first building blocks back to thinking about contending this summer in the American League pennant race. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss two outta three over the pinstripers for the Birds and Bradish back to shoving the ball every fifth day.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win over Yankees
Kyle Bradish continuing to look more like himself will be key to Baltimore experiencing a true awakening.
Getting Bradish back to shoving Cy Young stuff
If the version of Kyle Bradish that re-emerged at Camden Yards against the New York Yankees on Wednesday is suddenly reappearing and the bat of Adley Rutschman has returned, then the Baltimore Orioles already have their first building blocks back to thinking about contending this summer in the American League pennant race. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss two outta three over the pinstripers for the Birds and Bradish back to shoving the ball every fifth day.
When the starting pitching gives you no chance to win
It’s been a struggle to get quality starts for the Baltimore Orioles rotation so far and we’re wondering what has to happen to change the fortunes of the club at the quarter pole. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds rotation and pitching malaise that has led to early season struggles in the AL East.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Mayo homer to beat Yankees and why defense matters in MLB
The Orioles haven’t gotten a lot of production from the Coby Mayo experiment but at least for one night, it worked. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Yankees visit to Camden Yards and why defense matters in Major League Baseball.
A side of Mayo but what about the defense?
The Orioles haven’t gotten a lot of production from the Coby Mayo experiment but at least for one night, it worked. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Yankees visit to Camden Yards and why defense matters in Major League Baseball.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles starting pitching malaise and Yankees obvious talent gap in AL East
It’s been a struggle to get quality starts for the Baltimore Orioles rotation so far and we’re wondering what has to happen to change the fortunes of the club at the quarter pole. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds rotation and pitching malaise that has led to early season struggles in the AL East.
Starting rotation still not giving Orioles much chance to gain any traction
Trevor Rogers didn’t give Baltimore a chance in his return from the injured list on Tuesday night.
Rogers battered in return from IL as Orioles fall 6-2 to Yankees
Trevor Rogers allowed a home run on the first pitch of the game and six runs over the first three innings to take the defeat.
Trevor Rogers discusses his disappointing return from injured list in Tuesday’s loss to Yankees
Trevor Rogers discusses his disappointing return from injured list in Tuesday’s loss to Yankees
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at quarter mark of 2026 season
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings with Baltimore on pace for a 91-loss season after 41 games.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the mountain ahead for Orioles with Yankees in town
With the Baltimore Orioles navigating tough times in every phase of the game, the New York Yankees come stumbling into Camden Yards after a bad weekend in Milwaukee. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the mountain ahead for the Birds after a four-game sweep at the hands of the first-place pinstripers in the Bronx last week. Oh, and this Jackson Holliday experiment at third base gets heavy examination and criticism here…
And here come the Yankees (again)
With the Baltimore Orioles navigating tough times in every phase of the game, the New York Yankees come stumbling into Camden Yards after a bad weekend in Milwaukee. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the mountain ahead for the Birds after a four-game sweep at the hands of the first-place pinstripers in the Bronx last week. Oh, and this Jackson Holliday experiment at third base gets heavy examination and criticism here…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles homestand with Athletics and Yankees and current injury realities
As the Athletics of Sacramento arrive at Camden Yards and the Orioles put another starter on the IL, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss this home stand and current injury realities as Trevor Rogers readies to return against the Yankees early next week.
Ragged Orioles come home with more injured arms and concern for bats
As the Athletics of Sacramento arrive at Camden Yards and the Orioles put another starter on the IL, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss this home stand and current injury realities as Trevor Rogers readies to return against the Yankees early next week.
Orioles place left-hander Cade Povich on 15-day IL with elbow inflammation
Cade Povich will undergo an MRI and is the latest Baltimore starting pitcher dealing with a health concern.
With rotation in flux, Orioles need more established starters to live up to expectations
Thursday marked a step in the right direction for veteran Chris Bassitt, who’s off to a rough start in 2026.
With no breaks in upcoming schedule, Orioles place flu-ridden Trevor Rogers on 15-day IL
Rogers has posted a 9.53 ERA over his last three starts, which all resulted in losses for Baltimore.
Craig Albernaz discusses Orioles placing Trevor Rogers on 15-day IL ahead of Thursday’s doubleheader
Craig Albernaz discusses Orioles placing Trevor Rogers on 15-day IL ahead of Thursday’s doubleheader
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles bottoming out against woeful Red Sox at home over weekend
We haven’t seen much that we’ve liked over the first month of the season but the Boston Red Sox weekend theft of a pair of games at Camden Yards has alarmed Luke Jones, who joins Nestor to discuss the Birds bottoming out against a distressed division rival and staring down the New York Yankees this weekend in The Bronx.
Hitting the orange light on Orioles scuffling season
We haven’t seen much that we’ve liked over the first month of the season but the Boston Red Sox weekend theft of a pair of games at Camden Yards has alarmed Luke Jones, who joins Nestor to discuss the Birds bottoming out against a distressed division rival and staring down the New York Yankees this weekend in The Bronx.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss to Arizona
While we continue waiting for most of the young core to produce or get healthy, Jeremiah Jackson keeps doing the job.
Trevor Rogers falls apart in fifth inning to suffer first loss of season in 4-3 final against Arizona
Trevor Rogers falls apart in fifth inning to suffer first loss of season in 4-3 final against Arizona
Craig Albernaz discusses Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to Arizona that brings Orioles’ winning streak to end
Craig Albernaz discusses Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to Arizona that brings Orioles’ winning streak to end
Dear Mike Elias: A brand new season and manager means real fresh hope – and nowhere to hide anymore
I would’ve fired you last May when you fired your manager and then hid for three days. Your “leadership” stinks but I do believe your baseball team can be a playoff contender this summer. But on the heels of last place, at some point the record belongs to you…
Luke Jones and Nestor tip cap to Brandon Young for quality spot start and wonder when bats awaken
Nothing has been ideal for the Baltimore Orioles pitching thus far but the past two days of Norfolk rescues for the bullpen have come from unlikely sources. This time it was Brandon Young returning for a spot start on a cold night in Chicago that got the Birds a victory after an ugly sweep in Pittsburgh. Luke Jones and Nestor tip their caps to Povich and Young and wonder when the bats will warm up this spring.
Luke Jones and Nestor talk pitching depth and bullpen taxing by Orioles bad starters after Pittsburgh sweep
Since the injury to Zach Eflin last week, the Baltimore Orioles have been cobbling together innings from Norfolk call-ups and Dean Kremer hasn’t even gotten the call just yet. Luke Jones and Nestor talk pitching depth and bullpen taxing by Orioles bad starters after Pittsburgh sweep and some innings eaters in Cade Povich and Brendan Young in the chill of Chicago.
Young back to the rescue for Birds in frigid Chicago
Nothing has been ideal for the Baltimore Orioles pitching thus far but the past two days of Norfolk rescues for the bullpen have come from unlikely sources. This time it was Brandon Young returning for a spot start on a cold night in Chicago that got the Birds a victory after an ugly sweep in Pittsburgh. Luke Jones and Nestor tip their caps to Povich and Young and wonder when the bats will warm up this spring.
Pitching in to get Orioles bullpen reassembled
Since the injury to Zach Eflin last week, the Baltimore Orioles have been cobbling together innings from Norfolk call-ups and Dean Kremer hasn’t even gotten the call just yet. Luke Jones and Nestor talk pitching depth and bullpen taxing by Orioles bad starters after Pittsburgh sweep and some innings eaters in Cade Povich and Brendan Young in the chill of Chicago.
Scar tissue from 2025 doing Orioles no favors navigating underwhelming start
Nine games shouldn’t change one’s expectations for 2026, but you’d like to see a few more encouraging signs in the midst of a 3-6 start.
#ColumnNes: O, no! These Birds laid three Easter eggs in Pittsburgh as the bats blow cold into Chicago
Stink. Stank. Stunk. And suddenly the Baltimore Orioles are 3-6 and headed on a familiar course down, and quickly. Back in December, Craig Albernaz said the Orioles were going to “attack the fundamentals,” the little details, the cleaner brand of baseball that this franchise clearly did not play over the weekend in Pittsburgh. It’s getting late early for the good start we all expected around here.
Luke Jones and Nestor get Orioles fans ready for the road in Pittsburgh and Chicago and recap first homestand
It was the mediocre start that a 3-3 opening home stand would indicate and with Zach Eflin on the shelf and the bullpen uncertainly, Luke Jones and Nestor get Baltimore Orioles fans ready for the road in Pittsburgh and Chicago and talk some April Fools’ hijinks and Sidd Finch amidst the early spring weather reports.
The Orioles get outta town on first business trip to Pittsburgh and South Side of Chicago
It was the mediocre start that a 3-3 opening home stand would indicate and with Zach Eflin on the shelf and the bullpen uncertainly, Luke Jones and Nestor get Baltimore Orioles fans ready for the road in Pittsburgh and Chicago and talk some April Fools’ hijinks amidst the early spring weather reports.
