Baltimore Orioles Baseball
Building For ’22: Short-Term Deals
Right now, baseball is at a standstill. I don't mean that in the usual "no one is signing free agents" offseason sense. No, as we are all quite aware of, the owners of the 30 Major League Baseball franchises have locked out the members of the MLB Players Association...
On the Verge: The Odor of A Lockout
Zach, Nick, and Bob discuss the moves the Orioles made prior to the lockout being instituted such as the signings of Jordan Lyles and Rougned Odor. Also mentioned is the injury to Reed Trimble and what to look forward to in the minor league rule 5 draft this week....
Thoughts On The Orioles Signing Jordan Lyles; And His Slider
I picked a fantastic time to start sticking to a regular routine of posting a Monday column here at Baltimore Sports and Life. I make it two-straight weeks after a long layoff and here we are...in the midst of a lockout. But let’s talk about what went down just before...
On the Verge: If There Is A Lockout…
The free agent market is booming and the non-tender deadline is looming as Zach, Nick, and Bob discuss the Orioles' role in the offseason with an inevitable lockout days away. Topics include the Cionel Perez waiver claim, wrapping up the Arizona Fall League, and a...
Diving Into Recent Orioles Roster Additions
At the time of this writing, the Baltimore Orioles have a full 40-man roster, with zero catchers on that roster, the Rule 5 draft quickly approaching on December 9th (lockout pending), and free agent signings coming. I know. I hear the groans and sarcastic responses...
“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...