Baltimore Orioles Baseball
Can Chris Davis be Saved?
If you’re a Baltimore Orioles fan and not living under a rock, you’re no doubt aware of the struggles being faced by first baseman Chris Davis. He’s not only hitless on the young season (0 for 23), but a staggering 0 for his last 44 dating back to last year as well....
On Doorstep of Majors, Ryan Mountcastle Looks to Develop Defensively
Ryan Mountcastle’s development will take a new turn at Triple-A Norfolk this season, as he is preparing to see time at first base. For a prospect often lauded for his bat but questioned over his defensive abilities, Mountcastle’s performance in the field could be a...
Takeaways From O’s First Weekend
The first weekend of baseball games that count is in the books for the Baltimore Orioles and it’s been interesting to say the least. Brandon Hyde has already received his first beer bath, courtesy of the players after his first win as O’s manager on Saturday. We’ve...
Orioles Take 2 of 3 In New York; Head To Toronto
The Opening Series is in the books, and the Baltimore Orioles are arriving in Toronto having taken 2 of 3 from the Yankees in New York. With the obvious caveat that a 3 game sample is nothing, we will proceed anyway with some immediate impressions. (You can discuss...
Baltimore Orioles 2019 Season 40 Man Roster Primer
“Real” baseball is finally back for the 2019 season and the Orioles look like they are going to be even worse than they were last year (when most of us thought that they’d be at least “ok”). It’s not going to be pretty, but as BSL’s Chris Stoner wrote yesterday, there...
The Orioles Won’t Be Good; There Is Still Plenty To Watch
Opening Day and the beginning of the Baltimore Orioles 2019 season begins tomorrow in New York. Do you have your Orange & Black ready to wear? Are you excited? I'm guessing probably not. Understandably, apathy is the general sentiment for the fan-base as this year...
Pump the Brakes a Bit on Austin Hays
A weird back-and-forth discussion took place online over the course of Sunday afternoon after the Baltimore Orioles announced that outfielder Austin Hays had been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Hays, who lit the Grapefruit League on fire with a .351/.385/.892 line, was...
2019 Baltimore Orioles: Things I’m Interested In (Part 3)
In 12 days the Baltimore Orioles begin their 2019 season. Here we conclude our 3 part series of the things I'm interested in this year. In Part 1, we looked at the younger players on the likely Opening Day roster. In Part 2, we looked at the players on the verge. Here...