Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Ravens selection of CB Nate Wiggins in Round 1 is being called a “first-round steal.” The Ravens metaphorically ran to the podium when they were on the clock at No. 30 overall of the 2024 NFL Draft to select cornerback Nate Wiggins. In their draft models and projections, General Manager Eric DeCosta admitted it … [Read more...] about Praise continues to pour in for Ravens’ first-round ‘steal’ Nate Wiggins
Archives for May 2024
Tuesday Bird Droppings: The best-in-AL Orioles are back in action
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images After a day off, the Orioles are back in the area to play their southern neighbors Hello, friends. How did you spend your Orioles day off? Hopefully the Orioles themselves spent it productively in getting themselves ready for the next two games against the Nationals. The AL-best O’s bring a 23-11 record into this set against their … [Read more...] about Tuesday Bird Droppings: The best-in-AL Orioles are back in action
Orioles minor league week in review: Norfolk throws a no-no, Delmarva swipes 28 bags
Chayce McDermott had himself a day. | Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Good pitching ruled the week for most of the Orioles’ minor league affiliates. When folks talk about Orioles prospects, much of the attention usually falls on the hitters. And with good reason. The Birds’ top eight prospects (according to Camden Chat’s cumulative rankings) are all position players, … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league week in review: Norfolk throws a no-no, Delmarva swipes 28 bags
Adley Rutschman’s aggressive approach is paying big dividends
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Adley has moved from patience towards more aggression and is putting up big numbers so far. Everyone who’s watched the Orioles’ rise from baseball’s basement to the penthouse of MLB knows that Adley Rutschman has been the heart and soul of this team’s reimagining. After all, the Orioles have won 60% of their games since Adley’s arrival … [Read more...] about Adley Rutschman’s aggressive approach is paying big dividends
Orioles-Nationals series preview: The “rivalry” returns
Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images The Orioles head to Washington for the latest edition of the “Battle of the Beltways.” Does the “Battle of the Beltways” move the needle for you? The Yankees still exist, so there’s no need for artificial hatred in my opinion, but go ahead and get up for this one if you so choose. Baltimore’s matchup against the Nationals should … [Read more...] about Orioles-Nationals series preview: The “rivalry” returns