In February, the Baltimore Orioles swung a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers for ace Corbin Burnes. Let’s look at how the trade has worked out for both teams. Back on February 1, the Orioles and Brewers made a trade that sent shockwaves through MLB. The Orioles acquired the 2021 Cy Young award winner Burnes, while just giving up two neophytes: DL Hall and Joey Ortiz. The young … [Read more...] about How the Orioles-Brewers Winter Blockbuster is Working Out
Archives for May 2024
Orioles Shortstop Turned Super-Utility Man Thriving in New Role
With Gunnar Henderson now the everyday shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles, Jorge Mateo has taken on a new role as the club’s super-utility man. Not long ago, Orioles fans were outraged that Mateo made the Opening Day roster over younger prospects. Now, it’s hard to picture the 28-year-old shortstop turned super-utility man being anywhere else. A natural shortstop, the Orioles … [Read more...] about Orioles Shortstop Turned Super-Utility Man Thriving in New Role
AFC Notes: Art Rooney II, Devontez Walker, Bengals, Ravens, Steelers
Bengals When taking a look at the Bengals following the 2024 NFL Draft, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN writes Cincinnati expects second-round DT Kris Jenkins and third-round DT McKinnley Jackson to contribute immediately. Fowler writes the Bengals see similar traits of veteran DT B.J. Hill in Jenkins, but “with more upside.” As for Jackson, Fowler points out Cincinnati views him as a … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Art Rooney II, Devontez Walker, Bengals, Ravens, Steelers
NFC Notes: Jayden Daniels, Dak Prescott, Commanders, Cowboys, Giants
Commanders ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported the Commanders are thrilled internally with the selection of first-round QB Jayden Daniels and they feel he will be their long-term solution at the position. “When you talk to people in Washington privately, they say, ‘We got ourselves a dude, finally,’” Fowler said. “After the carousel spinning at this position for so many years, but … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jayden Daniels, Dak Prescott, Commanders, Cowboys, Giants
What We Learned From Offseason Ravens Wired
The Ravens wanted Nate Wiggins more than offensive tackle Tyler Guyton, even though offensive line was a bigger need. Baltimore may have traded back if Roger Rosengarten wasn’t available. … [Read more...] about What We Learned From Offseason Ravens Wired