Baltimore Orioles Baseball
Some thoughts on Rafael Palmeiro making a comeback
Legend has it that a reporter once asked Lefty O’Doul what he thought Ty Cobb would hit if he were playing at that time.“Oh, about .320,” O’Doul was said to have replied.Asked why only .320, O’Doul said: “Well, you have to remember the man is almost 70.”The story is...
Baltimore Orioles Minor League Discussion
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 prospects in the...
A Lower-Market Christmas List for the 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...
How Talent On Hand Can Help Orioles Rebound In 2018
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...
Ryan Mountcastle is a Player to Watch in 2018
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...
Baltimore Orioles AFL Wrap-Up and 40 Man Roster Takeaways
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...
40 Man Roster Additions for the 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 protect...
The Pros and Cons of Moving Orioles Closer Zach Britton
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...