Archives for October 2022

Pictured: Just one of a hundred brilliant defensive plays by Jorge Mateo this year. | Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Two Orioles were among the top three Gold Glove vote-getters at their position, but arguably their most brilliant defender was left out in the cold. Good morning, Camden Chatters. Last night was a good night for all those who take … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: Perplexed by the Jorge Mateo snub

Kyle Stowers’ game-tying homer off Liam Hendriks was the pinnacle of his season. | Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images The blond bomber slugged his way to the majors, at which point the Orioles didn’t seem to know what to do with him. It seems Kyle Stowers can’t help getting overshadowed. The 24-year-old Californian with the blinding blond locks, a 2019 second-round pick out … [Read more...] about Orioles prospect season in review: Kyle Stowers

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images An apparent wrist injury wasn’t enough to put Hays on the IL, but it did seem to sap much of his offensive production in the second half. As the Orioles emerge from a lengthy rebuild, the roster decisions will only become more difficult. It started last season as the team decided to part with fan favorite Trey Mancini, and it will … [Read more...] about Austin Hays impressed early on before a second-half slump sunk his stats

Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports The Phillies host San Diego in a pivotal game three matchup at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies appeared to be on their way to a 2-0 advantage after scoring the first four runs in Game 2, but the Padres battled back for an 8-5 victory in San Diego. The Padres cut the deficit in half in the bottom of the second and used a five-run fifth … [Read more...] about Friday MLB postseason open thread