Baltimore Orioles Baseball
Bird Talk – Episode 28
In this week's episode of Bird Talk the guys review the previous week, dive into the issues of the starting rotation, talk about the improved performance of the bullpen, get to some minor league updates, preview the week ahead, and Brad Cook from Out of the Park...
The American League East, A Three Team Race
If the season ended today then three teams from the American League East would have earned themselves a playoff berth. The Baltimore Orioles, the Boston Red Sox, and the New York Yankees would each be in with one of them taking the division and the other two earning...
Orioles Scouting Reports
The National Baseball Hall of Fame has recently released a database of scouting reports on a section of its website called Diamond Mines. There's also going to be an exhibit at the Hall of Fame Museum in Cooperstown, New York for the next two years. The exhibit and...
Minor League Players of the Week: 5/6 – 5/12
*Each affiliate had a shortened week due to rain-outs* Position Player of the Week: Henry Urrutia - OF .421/.451/.579 (8/19) with 3 2B, 3 RBI, 1 BB, 2 K (AA) Urrutia just will not stop hitting. He has been a force at Bowie. I was finally able to see him in person this...
Finding a Second Baseman
This season, the Orioles have so far gotten nothing out of their second basemen as a whole. For a team tied for the American League East, it is an area where an upgrade can make a major difference. Here is what the team has had so far: Name PA wOBA wRC+ Fld BsR WAR...
Painting the Monitor: Nothing to See or Wieters Lost a Game
It has been about three weeks since I last addressed how called balls and strikes may be affecting the team. Before I jump into the numbers, I'd like to revisit a concept: rulebook vs. typical strike zones. (You can discuss this article on the BSL Board here.) What...
OOTP 14 Review
How often do you hear baseball fans say “If I were the Owner or General Manager I would sign…” or “If I were the Owner or General Manager I would trade for…”? Watch any baseball game at the ballpark, in a sports bar, or even at home with friends and someone is bound...
What’s Wrong With Jason Hammel?
Last season Jason Hammel showed glimpses of being the top of the rotation starter the Orioles have needed for years. The reality was that Hammel pitched very well, but wasn't a top of the rotation kind of guy. He was however, a very solid performer whose season was...