SARASOTA–What’s happening? Albert Suárez was chosen to start the Orioles’ first Grapefruit League game on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium. Suárez is eager for the assignment. “I think I’m well prepared to be able to start the first game of spring training,” the 35-year-old right-hander said. “It means a lot.” Last year, Corbin Burnes started the … [Read more...] about Suárez on starting Orioles’ 1st Grapefruit League game: ‘It means a lot’
With Opening Day approaching, what could go right or wrong for the Orioles in 2025?
This just in Birdland – the Orioles are a good team. They’ve had three straight winning seasons and back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time since 1996 and 1997. Should they make the playoffs this year, it will be just the second time in Baltimore Orioles history. The first was when they won 109 games in 1969, 108 in 1970 and 101 in 1971. That was the greatest run … [Read more...] about With Opening Day approaching, what could go right or wrong for the Orioles in 2025?
As Orioles look for an ace, Zach Eflin’s production the past 2 seasons may surprise you
As the Orioles go into the 2025 season without last year’s ace pitcher, Corbin Burnes, they are hoping that right-hander Zach Eflin can match his performance over the last two seasons. If he can, the O’s might have an ace-light or a pitcher who is a solid No. 2. Eflin’s stats are close to what Burnes produced over the combined 2023-2024 seasons. When it comes to fWAR, Eflin is … [Read more...] about As Orioles look for an ace, Zach Eflin’s production the past 2 seasons may surprise you
The Baseball Cards I Don’t Need
For a few years when I was a kid, I spent more money on baseball cards than anything else. I rode my bicycle to the 7-Eleven with a dollar or two in my pocket and came away with a stack of packs. I was too excited to wait until I got home to find out what, or who, was inside; sitting on the curb outside the 7-Eleven, I tore into the packs and surveyed my latest “gets.” Only … [Read more...] about The Baseball Cards I Don’t Need
Hyde on Orioles’ playing ‘small ball,’ Grapefruit League outlook; 1st impression of Sánchez
SARASOTA—The Orioles didn’t play much “small ball” last season. They were tied for 28th in sacrifice bunts with just six. Only the Detroit Tigers, with four, had fewer. Expect more small ball from the Orioles in 2025. “I think we were leading the league in runs scored the first half,” manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday. “The second half we weren’t as good offensively. Missing … [Read more...] about Hyde on Orioles’ playing ‘small ball,’ Grapefruit League outlook; 1st impression of Sánchez