Baltimore Orioles Baseball
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...
People Inside The Game Think The Orioles Should Rebuild
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...
Orioles Prospects Heading Into Make-or-Break 2018 Seasons
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...
What The Orioles Could Learn From The Houston Astros
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...