Bautista injury, deadline trades leave Orioles bullpen as total unknown moving forward
What the bullpen will look like for the rest of 2025 and beyond is anyone’s guess.
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Orioles’ O’Hearn voted starting DH for 2025 All-Star Game
Ryan O’Hearn will be the starting DH for the American League at the Midsummer Classic.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles bullpen excellence after win in Tampa
On nights when the Orioles win, the bullpen has done its job. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the recent outstanding performance of a relief corps that has been under duress with substandard starting pitching for much of the so-far-last-place campaign. Can it continue?
Orioles given a boost when the bullpen provides real relief
On nights when the Orioles win, the bullpen has done its job. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the recent outstanding performance of a relief corps that has been under duress with substandard starting pitching for much of the so-far-last-place campaign. Can it continue?
Orioles bullpen welcomes new developments amidst overall struggles
Veteran reliever Andrew Kittredge made his 2025 debut in Wednesday’s 8-4 win to snap an eight-game losing streak.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of Orioles after Royals hit 7 home runs in another loss
So much disappointment for the fans; so many bad beats for the baseball team. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of the Orioles after the team hit four home runs on Sunday and still lost by five runs after surrendering seven homers to the Kansas City Royals.
Right now, the Baltimore Orioles are just a bad baseball team
So much disappointment for the fans; so many bad beats for the baseball team. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of the Orioles after the team hit four home runs on Sunday and still lost by five runs after surrendering seven homers to the Kansas City Royals.
Orioles shorten up Burnes ahead of next week’s Game 1 while another pitching concern emerges
Reliever Yennier Cano had another rough outing on Thursday night to continue a trying September.
Orioles still seeking longer bullpen chain entering final stretch of season
Left-hander Danny Coulombe began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts approaching final stretch of regular season
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings as Baltimore tries to keep up with the first-place New York Yankees.
Yennier Cano talks about stranding bases loaded in seventh inning of Orioles’ 2-0 win
Yennier Cano talks about stranding bases loaded in seventh inning of Orioles’ 2-0 win
Even when other areas click, Orioles bullpen remains big question moving forward
Off to a good start with Baltimore, Seranthony Dominguez appears to have seized the closer role for the time being.
Are you worried about the Orioles, too?
It’s official: Luke Jones and Nestor are worried about Orioles pitching over the long haul
Luke Jones and Nestor are worried about Orioles pitching over the long haul
Luke Jones and Nestor are worried about Orioles pitching over the long haul
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles pitching woes, injuries and slugging through it in Toronto
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ pitching woes, mounting injuries and slugging through it in Toronto with Jackson Holliday and Anthony Santander.
Who is going to pitch in to win a pennant?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ pitching woes, mounting injuries and slugging through it in Toronto with Jackson Holliday and Anthony Santander.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts midway through 2024 schedule
“I’m running out of things to say about him,” said Brandon Hyde about AL MVP candidate Gunnar Henderson this week.
Will Wednesday mark turning point for Orioles’ 2024 season?
With Kyle Bradish done for 2024 and Danny Coulombe out until September, calls for Mike Elias to add pitching reinforcements only grow louder.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts through Memorial Day
Kyle Bradish’s seven no-hit innings over the weekend provided a lift for a rotation dealing with health woes.
Orioles find middle ground with Kimbrel for time being
The struggling closer pitched the seventh inning of Friday’s 4-2 win over Arizona.
Irvin continues rolling as Orioles open homestand with 4-2 win over Arizona
Four different Baltimore hitters drove in a run as the Orioles improved to 25-12 on the season.
Yennier Cano talks about recording save in Friday’s win as Kimbrel resets
Yennier Cano talks about recording save in Friday’s win as Kimbrel resets
Brandon Hyde praises Orioles pitching in 2-0 win over Yankees
Brandon Hyde praises Orioles pitching in 2-0 win over Yankees
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win at Kansas City
Jordan Westburg continues to swing the bat very well after another strong series for Baltimore.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Cano, Kimbrel, the bullpen and frosty bats of early Orioles campaign
Less than two weeks into the season, it’s been a mixed bag for the Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disappointing Pittsburgh series and ways a better bullpen could support some frosty bats of the early Orioles campaign.
What happens when Kimbrel can’t go in 9th?
Less than two weeks into the season, it’s been a mixed bag for the Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disappointing Pittsburgh series and ways a better bullpen could support some frosty bats of the early Orioles campaign.
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.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 4-3 comeback win over Kansas City
The few fans who endured a five-hour rain delay were sent home happy on Wednesday night.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 6-4 win over Kansas City
Luke Jones reflects on a walk-off night at Camden Yards on Monday.
Even with some fair questions, Orioles still look like head of AL East in 2024
“We’ve just got to get to that point again this season and prove it to ourselves that we can be that team.”
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.
Trickle-down impact of Bradish injury on Orioles pitching tough to overlook
On Thursday, manager Brandon Hyde said “everything’s going well” with Kyle Bradish’s throwing progression.
Four Orioles questions to open 2024 spring training
When was the last time you were this excited for a new baseball season?
Kimbrel’s one-year deal carries greater level of risk for Orioles
This isn’t the first time Mike Elias has signed a veteran pitcher to a one-year deal in early December.
Five Orioles questions entering 2023 postseason
Luke Jones also offers his pick for the best-of-five ALDS between Baltimore and the Texas Rangers.
Our longtime baseball insider Allen McCallum joins Nestor to put Orioles postseason baseball into perspective for October
Our longtime baseball insider Allen McCallum joins Nestor to put Orioles postseason baseball into perspective for October
Orioles closer Felix Bautista to undergo Tommy John surgery, expected to miss entire 2024 season
The All-Star reliever hadn’t pitched since injuring the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow on Aug. 25.
Getting ready for an Orioles postseason with high expectations
Our longtime baseball insider Allen McCallum puts an Orioles postseason and October baseball realities into perspective and talks pitching strategy with five days of rest before Game 1 of the ALDS at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Buckle up, Birds fans!
As Orioles roll to postseason, questions persist about bullpen for October
While apparently not giving up on the long shot of a Felix Bautista return, Baltimore remains desperate for more relief upside.
Luke Jones and Nestor set stage for Orioles big weekend ahead with Rays at Camden Yards
Luke Jones and Nestor set stage for Orioles big weekend ahead with Rays at Camden Yards
