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Know Your Enemy – Minnesota Twins
It’s been a few solid months writing at Baltimore Sports and Life, and now it’s finally time to get the regular season underway. A benefit to my location and other writing is that I’m uniquely qualified to tell you all about the Minnesota Twins.I live in the Twin...
The importance of getting off to a good start
The Orioles are entering the regular season with a fair amount of turmoil swirling around the team. As of today, it appears unlikely Hyun Soo Kim, the player they signed from Korea to be their everyday LFer, will make the Opening Day roster. They have parted with...
Orioles’ Hyun Soo Kim Refuses Assignment
After signing a two-year, $7M deal during the off-season, the 28 year old's time with the Baltimore Orioles appears to be over. Kim's struggles were widely known, and also apparent during exhibition games in Florida, as he hit .182/.229/.182 with zero extra base hits...
2016 Bowie Baysox Hitting Outlook
With approximately a week left in Spring Training, minor league teams are in full swing on the backfields in Sarasota, Florida. Several more moves were made over the weekend, and we start to have a clearer view of how teams align before the regular season kicks off in...
The 2016 Baltimore Orioles Will…?
A rough Spring Training is coming to an end, and the beginning of the 2016 season is now just days away for the Baltimore Orioles. What should we expect from the O's this year? The simplistic answer is more of the same of what we've seen over the past four...
Rickard Making Case for Roster Spot
More than any other prospect this spring, outfielder Joey Rickard has put forth a compelling case to make the Baltimore Orioles’ Opening Day roster. His performance should put an end to months of speculation about his status with the Orioles. From the moment he was...
What a Monster Year from Schoop Might Look Like
A fast start in the Grapefruit League (.349 AVG, .953 OPS) is only fanning the flames of excitement on Jonathan Schoop for 2016. He popped 16 homers in 481 plate appearances back in 2014 and bested that pace last year with 15 in 321 plate appearances. Who knows what...
2016 Bowie Baysox Pitching Outlook
With approximately just over a week left in Spring Training, minor league teams are in full swing on the backfields in Sarasota, Florida. Several more moves were made over the weekend, and we start to have a clearer view of how teams align before the regular season...