Baltimore Orioles Baseball
O’s and Markakis: A Reunion?
Fallout from the Dexter Fowler debacle has left the Orioles at the altar still looking to add perhaps another corner outfielder. We can debate over whether or not Fowler was the ideal fit, or whether the team should look elsewhere, but the facts remain the facts:...
Is The Orioles Rotation Becoming A Ground Ball Staff?
The Orioles starting rotation isn’t known for its eye-popping numbers. In the recent 4-year run of non-losing seasons, the Orioles rotation has only ranked in the top half of the American League once in ERA. The highest they have ranked in terms of IP is 9th. They...
O’s Could Pull Off Bruce Trade
In the wake of Dexter Fowler rejecting a three-year offer, the Baltimore Orioles still have a major void in right field. With Fowler having returned to the Chicago Cubs, the Orioles—unless they want to begin the year with sub-par defender Mark Trumbo in right—must now...
Reviewing Chris Tillman
Chris Tillman entered 2015 on the heels of back-to-back 200+ IP seasons with solid sub-4.00 ERAs and looked like a reliable mid-rotation arm, though judging his 4.22 FIP (Fielding Independent Pitching) in those two seasons, he was more of a #4-starter than an emerging...
2016 Baltimore Orioles Media Survey
Spring Training is underway, and the 2016 MLB Season is around the corner for the Baltimore Orioles. To preview this year for the O's, Baltimore Sports and Life (BSL) has surveyed our own Orioles Analysts; as well as some other writers and analysts across the game....
Orioles Minor League Prospect Press 2/24
With pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training 2016, it’s time to take another look at some prospects in the Baltimore organization. If you follow the system, these names are everyday names that you’ve heard of. After spending extensive time reviewing the...
Breaking Down Kevin Gausman
Since the Baltimore Orioles selected him with the fourth pick of the 2012 out of LSU, right-hander Kevin Gausman has been an enigma. As with most college pitchers selected that high, Gausman was expected to be a quick mover through an Orioles system that has been...
Future Of The Payroll And The Impact On Machado
Yesterday, the Orioles signed Yovanni Gallardo to a 3-year contract worth a guaranteed $35M. This off-season, the Orioles have spent roughly $260M on contracts and word is they are going to get Dexter Fowler done, likely for a deal in the 2 year, $24M range. Unless...