SARASOTA—Though the Orioles still have 20 Grapefruit League games, plus another one in Washington before the end of exhibition games, spring training is at the halfway point. Oriole pitchers and catcher reported to Sarasota on February 12th, and they leave the Ed Smith Stadium complex on March 23rd, just 19 day from now. Manager Brandon Hyde thinks that spring training has gone … [Read more...] about An assessment of the Orioles midway through spring training
Steve Dalkowski: The legend of all legends in Orioles history
In the long chronicle of Orioles history, Steve Dalkowski is the greatest mythological figure. No one else comes close as a source of baseball tales that sound completely made up. “Saw him strike out 24 and walk 18 one night.” “On a crappy little field with dim lighting in Tennessee, he threw a fastball that the batter never saw. Ball hit the guy in the head and bounced back … [Read more...] about Steve Dalkowski: The legend of all legends in Orioles history
Kremer pitches 3 scoreless innings in Orioles’ 5-4 loss to Phillies; Bautista pitches Monday
CLEARWATER, Florida–What’s happening? Félix Bautista is scheduled to make his first appearance since having Tommy John surgery in October 2023 when the Orioles play the Boston Red Sox on Monday at 1:05 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium. Charlie Morton, who pitched a scoreless inning last Tuesday against Detroit, allowing two hits, will start. Tomoyuki Sugano, who pitched two scoreless … [Read more...] about Kremer pitches 3 scoreless innings in Orioles’ 5-4 loss to Phillies; Bautista pitches Monday
Orioles’ Charlie Morton has hit 186 batters in 17 seasons but says there’s more to the story
SARASOTA—The Orioles knew that when they signed Charlie Morton, the 41-year-old right-hander would bring leadership and stability to their starting staff. They knew he was a two-time All-Star and pitched for two World Series-winning teams. Morton is also the active leader in hit batsmen. Many pitchers in baseball history who often hit batters — Roger Clemens, Don Drysdale, Bob … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Charlie Morton has hit 186 batters in 17 seasons but says there’s more to the story
Is this an important season for Orioles manager Brandon Hyde? | MAILBAG
Question: Do you think this is a big year for Brandon Hyde? What if the Orioles don’t make the postseason or are eliminated again? Would they consider a change. I am not a fan of Brandon Hyde. From: Lewis Gilbert Answer: Lewis, while you may not be a big fan of Brandon Hyde, I think Mike Elias and David Rubenstein are. I think they are both happy with the job he’s doing, and I … [Read more...] about Is this an important season for Orioles manager Brandon Hyde? | MAILBAG