by Rob Shields | Mar 20, 2016 | Baltimore Orioles
Who makes the Opening Day start is really more of a fun topic than it is something that is actually important in the grand scheme of things. Orioles Manager Buck Showalater hasn’t made his decision yet, at least publicly, on whom that starter will be. Chris Tillman...
by Zach Spedden | Mar 18, 2016 | Baltimore Orioles
Entering tonight’s contest against the New York Yankees, the Baltimore Orioles have either optioned or reassigned 11 players to minor league camp. While most of the players among those 11 were either non-roster invitees or younger prospects who figure to be at least a...
by Brandon Warne | Mar 15, 2016 | Baltimore Orioles
I’ve made comments about it in the past, but it does feel a little bit to me like the Orioles are imitating the Royals’ pitching plan to success. That is, supplementing a shaky-ish rotation with a strong bullpen, essentially hoping that the starter can give Buck...
by Reggie Yinger | Mar 15, 2016 | Baltimore Orioles
In 2015, the Baltimore Orioles finished with a total of 217 home runs – good for third place among all MLB teams (behind the Astros and Blue Jays). However, the team’s oWAR was 17.6*, placing them in the bottom five of all American League teams. The 2016...
by Zach Spedden | Mar 11, 2016 | Baltimore Orioles
The steps the Baltimore Orioles must take to improve their farm system are now clear. By signing Pedro Alvarez to fill their remaining lineup spot, the Orioles assured retention of the 27th draft choice—which they would’ve lost had they come to terms with Dexter...
by Paul Sporer | Mar 9, 2016 | Baltimore Orioles
The signing of Pedro Alvarez has brought on much derision for the Orioles as they are now loaded with premium strikeout batters in the heart of the order (to say nothing of the fact that they’re also premium power bats, but we know that) in the form of Chris Davis,...
