The National Baseball Hall of Fame has recently released a database of scouting reports on a section of its website called Diamond Mines.  There’s also going to be an exhibit at the Hall of Fame Museum in Cooperstown, New York … Continue reading →

Last night against the Kansas City Royals, Nate McLouth went 1 for 3 with a walk and a stolen base.  Hitting out of the leadoff spot for the Orioles, that raised his line for the season to .313/.414/.485.  Getting on … Continue reading →

As we discussed Monday night on the Bird Talk podcast, the Orioles were running an 8 man bullpen leaving the team with only 3 bench players.  One of these bench players is backup catcher Taylor Teagarden, leaving the team with … Continue reading →

Now that the opening day roster is set, we can discuss how the Orioles plan to use their 25 man roster, as well as the rest of the players in their system whether they’re on the 40 man roster or … Continue reading →

If you’re a fan of major league baseball, you understand the major differences between some of the major league parks.  You know that Petco Park in San Diego is a massive pitcher’s park, while Coors Field in Denver is a … Continue reading →

Jason Hammel is currently the ace of the Baltimore Orioles pitching staff.  In all likelihood, he is going to be chosen to start the ballgame on opening day versus the Rays.  As of now, he is the best choice for … Continue reading →

There has been a lot of excitement in Birdland this week with the extensions to Dan Duquette and Buck Showalter being announced.  Since they both have been locked up through the 2018 season, it’s time to turn our attention to … Continue reading →

In 2012 which was his age 28 season, Nick Markakis played less than 157 games for the first time since his rookie season in 2006.  Usually a picture of perfect health, Nick had to deal with the final stages of … Continue reading →

If you look at the MLB depth charts page for the Orioles, it shows Nate McLouth and Nolan Reimold in a platoon in left field.  Dan Duquette has stated that he is finished with the outfield this offseason after bringing … Continue reading →

Yesterday, the Orioles traded cash considerations for Danny Valencia of the Red Sox.  Why are they called cash considerations?  Why isn’t it just referred to as cash?  The Orioles received Danny Valencia in exchange for cash.  That should be the … Continue reading →