Baltimore Orioles Baseball
“It is the first step that costs”: Extending Adley Rutschman
Every team, no matter where they are in their competition cycle, always has one eye on the future. A playoff team looks to lengthen their competitive window. A team ready to make the leap looks to the culmination of their drafting, signing, and development. A...
On the Verge: 40 Man Roster Additions
Zach, Nick, and Bob break down the players who were added to the 40 man roster prior to the the November 19th deadline to protect them from being taken in the rule 5 draft. They also discuss the notable players left off of the 40 man roster and the addition of...
Six Added to Orioles 40-Man Roster, Protected From Rule 5 Draft
The Orioles added six players to their 40-man roster on Friday to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft, making some interesting moves along the way. (You can discuss this on the BSL board.) Leading up to Friday, it appeared that the Orioles would likely protect six...
Mountcastle Improvements
On Monday night, we learned that Ryan Mountcastle finished sixth in voting for the American League Rookie of the Year. This outcome was met with some frustration from Orioles fans, who believed a 33-homer season deserved more recognition than a sixth place finish. And...
On the Verge: Offseason News Roundup
Zach, Nick, and Bob discuss a variety of topics and news from the Orioles over the past couple weeks. The new major league hitting coaches were announced (including one familiar face), players were lost and found on the waiver wire, and MLB's awards had some notable...
2021 Rule 5 Draft Preview: Which Orioles Prospects Will be Protected?
This offseason, the Baltimore Orioles must make important decisions on which prospects they will add to the 40-man roster and protect from the Rule 5 Draft. In protecting players from the Rule 5 Draft, the Orioles need to consider how many 40-man roster spots they...
On the Verge: Baseball America’s Updated Top 10 w/ Jon Meoli
Zach, Nick, and Bob welcome back The Baltimore Sun's Jon Meoli to discuss the updated prospect list he wrote up for Baseball America. Who are the new entrants into the top 10? Who fell out? He gives out some great insight about each of the top 10 and even some beyond...
On the Verge: To Protect or Not to Protect, That is the Question
Zach, Nick, and Bob try to predict which rule 5 eligible players the Orioles will protect in the next few weeks. There are plenty of possibilities but only three locks - DL Hall, Kyle Bradish, and Terrin Vavra. They also discuss the recent minor league hiring's and...