by Brandon Warne | Nov 21, 2017 | Baltimore Orioles
To say the Orioles are in a tricky spot with their roster this offseason is quite the understatement. They have roughly $123 million committed to next season’s payroll via Baseball Prospectus’ Cot’s Contracts, and aren’t particularly close to contending after coming...
by John Perrotto | Nov 13, 2017 | Baltimore Orioles
The Orioles, as it difficult as it may be to remember now, were still on the fringe of contention on the second Saturday of September.Manager Buck Showalter sat in the visiting manager’s office at Progressive Field in Cleveland before a game against the Indians and...
by Greg Goldstein | Nov 12, 2017 | Baltimore Orioles
1. RHP Cody Sedlock2018 Opening Day Age: 22Acquired: 2016 1st RD Pick (27)2018 Likely Start Level: Frederick Keys (A+)2017 Stats: 20 GS, 90 IP, 5.90 ERA, 119 H, 69 K, 36 BB, 11 HR, 313 BASedlock was drafted as a fast moving college arm that was thought of as a legit...
by Bob Harkins | Nov 12, 2017 | Baltimore Orioles, Major League Baseball
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a proposed plan the Baltimore Orioles could follow this offseason, with the assumed goal of contending for one more season before Manny Machado, Zach Britton, Adam Jones and Brad Brach hit free agency.But with the Houston Astros having...
by Brandon Warne | Nov 1, 2017 | Baltimore Orioles
It won’t knock anyone over to suggest that the Baltimore Orioles need help in their pitching staff. Only three teams carried a worse ERA than the 75-87 Orioles (4.97), and those teams lost 92 (Mets), 94 (Reds) and 98 (Tigers) games. But while there’s a viable path to...
by Reggie Yinger | Oct 31, 2017 | Baltimore Orioles
Despite the big league team having one of the worst starting rotations last season, and an under performing lineup, there are a few bright spots in the minor league organization. Below are a few of the prospects the Orioles have lined up.(You can discuss this on the...