For several days late in the season, the Orioles had three catchers on the roster. Will that continue in 2026? The Orioles will have 13 position players to begin next season. Using three of those spots on catchers might seem unwise, but Samuel Basallo’s left-handed bat and ability to play first base and Adley Rutschman’s switch-hitting could find them in the same lineup … [Read more...] about Alex Jackson could provide Orioles with 3-catcher option in 2026
Thoughts on the Orioles’ managerial job
Whether University of Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello ends up managing the San Francisco Giants, a new twist has been added to the secretive world of managerial searches. The best hires, or at least the most interesting, seem to be the most unexpected. I don’t follow college baseball, but I know about Vitello because of his excellent commentary on draft nights for MLB … [Read more...] about Thoughts on the Orioles’ managerial job
Would Orioles consider Bruce Bochy in their managerial search? | MAILBAG
Question: My question is: So far, we’ve heard about younger prospects for manager. Why would the Orioles not go after a tried and true Bruce Bochy? Maybe he’s not into analytics, but he’s been to the playoffs and World Series. Could take us to the next level. From: Chris Breneman Answer: Chris, I don’t know if the Orioles have reached out to Bruce Bochy, who left the Texas … [Read more...] about Would Orioles consider Bruce Bochy in their managerial search? | MAILBAG
Orioles should bring back Austin Hays
Mike Elias is not the sentimental type. The Orioles’ president of baseball operations had no trouble trading off the most senior Oriole, Cedric Mullins, and while he did try reunions with Kyle Gibson and Mychal Givens, he quickly jettisoned them when their second iterations didn’t work out. The Orioles will need outfielders for 2026, and one of them should be an ex-Oriole. The … [Read more...] about Orioles should bring back Austin Hays
Checking in on Orioles’ top minor league prospects
For three years, MLB Pipeline ranked the Orioles’ farm system as the best in baseball. It’s slipped since then due to graduations of players to the major leagues as well as recent draft choices failing to produce well in the minors. In August, Pipeline ranked the Orioles’ farm system 15th best in baseball. However, there’s been quite a change in the players ranked in the … [Read more...] about Checking in on Orioles’ top minor league prospects