Baltimore Orioles Baseball
On the Verge: Gunning for A Promotion, 2022 FCL/DSL Wrap Up
Zach, Nick, and Bob put a bow on the FCL and DSL short seasons that ended last week but not before talking about the big promotions announced on Monday as Colton Cowser and Joey Ortiz head to AAA, Darell Hernaiz moves up to AA, and recent draft pick Jud Fabian goes to...
AL ROY Update
As the dog days of summer slip behind us for the cooler climes of September, the AL Rookie of the Year race is entering full swing. According to oddsmakers, it’s a two-man race between Julio Rodriguez and Baltimore’s hometown hero Adley Rutschman. Let’s begin with a...
On the Verge: From Little League to the World Series? w/ Andy Kotska
Zach, Nick, and Bob welcome The Baltimore Sun's Andy Kotska back to the show to talk about the Orioles playoff push. They discuss the balancing act that was the trade deadline, the right time to call up a prospect like Gunnar Henderson, and the right form to use when...
The Rutschman Effect
When Adley Rutschman was called up to the majors on May 21st, the Orioles were 16-25. As of today, the Orioles are 63-58. Now, a lot has contributed to this unexpected 47-33 run; the O’s bullpen has been one of the best in the MLB and starting pitchers like Tyler...
118 Games In The Books; Some Thoughts
With 118 games in the books, the Baltimore Orioles are 61-57 - just as we all expected, right? In a game largely built around numbers and analytics; there is something greatly enjoyable about the reminder that the game is played between the lines and surprises can...
Orioles: Projections Revisited
Back in late-March, I submitted my debut article for BSL entitled “The Projections Are Dire.” The projections might have been dire, but the outcome has been lovely. Today, we’re going to look back in an attempt to understand just what has happened. As you might...
Future Options For 2nd, 3rd, and SS
Entering this offseason, the Baltimore Orioles will have some important decisions to make when it comes to this team’s future at second base, shortstop and third base. There are five players in the organization who could be considered options to start in the 2023...
On the Verge: DL Hall Pass
Zach, Nick, and Bob talk about what they saw from DL Hall in his major league debut this past weekend and the Orioles plans for him moving forward. After that they discuss the latest round of promotions in the minor leagues, Adley Rutschman's rookie of the year...