Baltimore Orioles Baseball
Hunter Harvey Debuts in Aberdeen
Since there were three of us from BSL in Aberdeen to cover Hunter Harvey’s first start, we’re going to write a tandem piece on the game. You’ll see thoughts from Tucker Blair and I below, while Luke Jackson provided the video. I hope you enjoy this format. (Discuss...
Bird Talk – Episode 42
In this episode of Bird Talk Kevin, Lance, and Tucker review the week that was for the Baltimore Orioles, talk about the offense and whether it can carry the team into the playoffs, if the Orioles need to do something at the DH spot, talk about the final 39...
The Baltimore Orioles Enter a Tough Stretch
The Baltimore Orioles are 67-56 and currently sit four and a half games behind the Boston Red Sox for the American League East division lead. They are also three games behind the Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Rays for a wild card spot. At this same exact moment last...
Minor League Players of the Week: 8/12 – 8/18
(Discuss this article on the BSL Message Board here) Position Player of the Week: Dariel Alvarez - OF .500/.526/.778 (9/18) with 2 2B, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 1 BB, 0 K, 1 SB (A+) The second Cuban in the system has started out hot for Frederick. Alvarez has already displayed his...
Understanding PITCHf/x: A Beginner’s Guide
PITCHf/x is an incredibly useful tool that helps fans, analysts, front office personnel, and anyone else who is interested understand exactly what and where a pitcher is throwing. Much of my analysis leverages BrooksBaseball.net, an unparalleled resource when it comes...
Bird Talk – Episode 41
(You can discuss this show on the BSL Board here.) In this fast action, full throttle, renegade infiltration of your brain episode of Bird Talk Kevin, Tucker, and Lance review the west coast swing the Baltimore Orioles are on. They also talk about Bud Norris, Mark...
Minor League Players of the Week: 8/5 – 8/11
(Discuss this article on the BSL Message Board here) Position Player of the Week: Gregory Lorenzo - OF .375/.375/.531 (12/32) with 3 2B, 1 3B, 3 RBI, 0 BB, 12 K, 2 SB (A) Lorenzo is your classic grinder. He might not have the greatest tool-set, but he will give 150%...
Bird Talk – Episode #40
(Discuss this episode on the BSL Message Board here.) In this episode of Bird Talk the guys discuss the week that was for the Baltimore Orioles, how the Biogenesis scandal impacts the Orioles specifically regarding the playoff races, they review the Bud Norris trade...