Baltimore Orioles Baseball
Baltimore Orioles: Thoughts After 30 Games
Thirty games into the 2017 season, the Baltimore Orioles are 20-10.Here are some thoughts on what we've seen so far, and what we will be looking for going forward.(You can discuss this on the BSL Board here.)1) Entering play Sunday the O's were a half-game behind the...
What’s wrong with Kevin Gausman?
The second half of 2016 was the Kevin Gausman we all wanted to see. He had a 3.10 ERA, struck out 8.9 per nine innings and had a .252 batting average against after the All-Star break. He dominated lefties, who hit .242 vs. his high-90s fastball and .177 against his...
How Sustainable is Baltimore’s Start?
No team in the American League comes into Tuesday’s action with more wins or a higher winning percentage than your Baltimore Orioles. That’s even more remarkable when considering that the team has gotten very little from two offensive stalwarts -- Manny Machado and...
Jomar Reyes Looks to Rebound in 2017
It may be early, but the initial returns from Jomar Reyes have to be giving the Baltimore Orioles some reason for optimism. After a down 2016, the young third baseman is off to a fast start at High-A Frederick, and is hoping to achieve some success in his second stint...
Two Question Q&A On Machado
Recently we took a larger look at Manny Machado, and gave our perspective on the varying scenarios which exist with him and the Baltimore Orioles going forward. Here we've reached out to some Analysts outside of Charm City for their thoughts.Those that contributed to...
The Case For Alec Asher
Everyone knew who the Orioles were at the start of the 2017 season.The starting pitching would for the most part get mashed around during their stints of four, five or six innings. The offense would smash a ton of homers, for the most part providing more runs than the...
What’s Working for the Orioles Through Six Games
It’s been a bit of a weird start for the Orioles, who sit at 4-2 after losing to the Red Sox on Tuesday. They’re still theoretically atop the AL East standings, but it’s happened by unconventional means as the offense has been a bit stagnant and the pitching staff has...
Baltimore Orioles’ Prospects Make Early-Season Debuts
With the minor league season underway, several top prospects in the Baltimore Orioles’ farm system have made their regular season debuts.There are some intriguing players at each level, and all four teams are now several games into their seasons. While it is going to...