Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Ravens had a trio of players make the cut and a handful that were egregiously snubbed. With Week 9 officially in the books, the 2023 NFL regular season is exactly halfway through and Pro Football Focus’ Gordon McGuinness put together a list of players who deserve All-Pro recognition based on their performance at the midway point. … [Read more...] about 3 Ravens named to PFF’s 2023 midseason All-Pro teams
Archives for November 2023
NFLPA President announces frustration in fine system; Ravens players fined more than $220k in 2023
Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Ravens have been on the receiving end of such fines There was a national reaction last week after Baltimore Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard was fined $21,694 for unnecessary roughness against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8. Film of the play was posted by The Baltimore Banner’s Jonas Shaffer, and both pundits and players were … [Read more...] about NFLPA President announces frustration in fine system; Ravens players fined more than $220k in 2023
Wednesday Bird Droppings: Mike Elias wins an award and gets to work
Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The GM Meetings are underway, the pitching staff should get some attention, and a prediction sure to go wrong. Good morning, Birdland! It’s an important week for Orioles boss Mike Elias. Yesterday he was named MLB’s Executive of the Year, a worthy honor coming off the team’s 101-win season that defied pre-season … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Mike Elias wins an award and gets to work
Heston Kjerstad capped a gigantic year with a spot on the ALDS roster
Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports Heston Kjerstad looked the part of a first-round pick and made his way onto Baltimore’s postseason roster. The fact that Heston Kjerstad is wearing a big league uniform in the picture above speaks volumes about his 2023 season. Kjerstad’s battle with myocarditis has been well documented. The Orioles selected the University of Arkansas … [Read more...] about Heston Kjerstad capped a gigantic year with a spot on the ALDS roster
The Cole Irvin acquisition didn’t turn out as the Orioles planned
Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images The expected innings eater and veteran presence ended up shuffling between the majors and minors and in and out of the rotation all year. When the Orioles acquired left-hander Cole Irvin from the Oakland Athletics in January, the pitcher they envisioned isn’t the one who ultimately showed up. The O’s knew Irvin was no ace, but they … [Read more...] about The Cole Irvin acquisition didn’t turn out as the Orioles planned