by Jeff Long | Aug 12, 2013 | Baltimore Orioles
PITCHf/x is an incredibly useful tool that helps fans, analysts, front office personnel, and anyone else who is interested understand exactly what and where a pitcher is throwing. Much of my analysis leverages BrooksBaseball.net, an unparalleled resource when it comes...
by Lance Rinker | Aug 12, 2013 | Baltimore Orioles, Q&As / Podcasts
(You can discuss this show on the BSL Board here.) In this fast action, full throttle, renegade infiltration of your brain episode of Bird Talk Kevin, Tucker, and Lance review the west coast swing the Baltimore Orioles are on. They also talk about Bud Norris, Mark...
by Tucker Blair | Aug 12, 2013 | Baltimore Orioles
(Discuss this article on the BSL Message Board here) Position Player of the Week: Gregory Lorenzo – OF .375/.375/.531 (12/32) with 3 2B, 1 3B, 3 RBI, 0 BB, 12 K, 2 SB (A) Lorenzo is your classic grinder. He might not have the greatest tool-set, but he will give...
by Lance Rinker | Aug 5, 2013 | Baltimore Orioles, Q&As / Podcasts
(Discuss this episode on the BSL Message Board here.) In this episode of Bird Talk the guys discuss the week that was for the Baltimore Orioles, how the Biogenesis scandal impacts the Orioles specifically regarding the playoff races, they review the Bud Norris trade...
by Kevin Ebert | Aug 4, 2013 | Baltimore Orioles
The Orioles had their first losing month of the season in July going 12-13. The club was outscored by eight runs during the month so their record just about matched up with their run differential. The Orioles lost a lot of ground during the month as their three main...
by Jeff Long | Aug 2, 2013 | Baltimore Orioles
Six innings, 8 Ks, just 2 earned runs – both from the long ball. Generally speaking, I’ll take it when my starting pitcher gives me 6 innings and gives up half as many hits as he had strikeouts. Bud Norris’ first start as an Oriole was promising, and...
