For the second straight season, Jordan Westburg missed a significant time because of injuries. In 2024, the 26-year-old third baseman broke his right hand when he was hit by a pitch and missed most of the season’s second half. This year, he missed time because of a strained hamstring and a sprained ankle and played just 85 games. Even worse, after two postseason appearances in … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Westburg eyes full season in ’26; Remembering Craig Heist
Peter Schmuck: An impertinent question about the Orioles’ managerial search
While Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias and his staff work to identify and hire the best possible man to become the club’s new field manager, I have to ask: Does it really make that much difference? There are plenty of experienced candidates out there and everyone seems to agree that this will be a critical hire at a time when the Orioles are digging out of … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: An impertinent question about the Orioles’ managerial search
Who are potential Orioles’ offseason acquisitions? | MAILBAG
Question: Who do you foresee as potential acquisitions this offseason, either via trade or free agency? From: Mike Sherman Answer: Mike, I think the Orioles need to sign or trade for at least two potential starting pitchers. If this season has taught us nothing else, it’s that you need many options for starting pitchers. Assuming Kyle Bradish and Trevor Rogers are the top two … [Read more...] about Who are potential Orioles’ offseason acquisitions? | MAILBAG
Betting site lists Flaherty as favorite to become Orioles’ manager
The Chicago Cubs’ win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the National League Division Series not only extended the Cubs’ season, it prevented their bench coach, Ryan Flaherty, from interviewing for the Orioles’ manager’s job for at least another day. According to Betonline.ag, Flaherty is the 2/1 favorite to become the next Orioles’ manager. He’s one of 17 candidates … [Read more...] about Betting site lists Flaherty as favorite to become Orioles’ manager
Do you think Orioles waited too long to start managerial search? | MAILBAG
Question: If Tony Mansolino was not going to shed the interim label until the offseason (if ever), why do you think the Orioles waited to work on this search until now when the competition for managerial candidates is far greater than it was all summer long? Why does it seem like we’re always a step behind other organizations? This one can’t be blamed on not wanting to … [Read more...] about Do you think Orioles waited too long to start managerial search? | MAILBAG