by Greg Goldstein | Dec 7, 2017 | Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Sports and Life’s three Orioles Minor League contributors – Greg Goldstein, Zach Spedden, and Reggie Yinger – come together to give some collective thoughts on the system.(You can discuss this on the BSL Board here.)1. Who are your top five...
by Brandon Warne | Dec 5, 2017 | Baltimore Orioles
After a disappointing last-place finish in 2017 and with the final years of Manny Machado, Adam Jones, Brad Brach and Zach Britton under team control looming in 2018, the onus is on the Baltimore Orioles to improve, and quick.And how perfect: it’s the offseason, when...
by Bob Harkins | Nov 26, 2017 | Baltimore Orioles
Of all the topics surrounding the Baltimore Orioles this offseason, the biggest and most persistent has been the question of whether they should dynamite the whole operation or take another shot at contending in 2018.It’s an obvious dilemma considering this team is at...
by Zach Spedden | Nov 25, 2017 | Baltimore Orioles
Following his performance in 2017, it is safe to say that Ryan Mountcastle’s prospect stock is on the rise. Across two levels, he batted .287/.312/.489 while belting a career-high 18 home runs in 513 plate appearances—a season that cemented his place as one of the top...
by Greg Goldstein | Nov 22, 2017 | Baltimore Orioles
Some thoughts on the Arizona Fall League, and the Orioles 40 Man Roster.RHP Jesus LiranzoAFL Stats: 4 G, 4.2 IP, 11.57 ERA, 7 H, 2 HR, 6 BB, 3 KThe fireballing right hander was removed from the Salt River roster due to shoulder soreness, but it appears that the 22...
by Reggie Yinger | Nov 22, 2017 | Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles added three players to their 40 man roster in preparation of the upcoming Rule 5 draft next month. While being added to the 40 man roster certainly doesn’t guarantee a spot on the Opening Day roster, it does guarantee the club wants to...