Question: I was wondering if you might have any insight into why the Orioles stopped playing “small ball” last season. In 2023 it seemed a lot of the team’s success was due to their hitting behind runners and bunting, whereas last season it appeared they were always hoping for a home run. I recall many instances where they loaded the bases with no outs and didn’t score. From: … [Read more...] about How can Orioles improve their situational hitting? | MAILBAG
After his 2024 struggles, Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers is trying to turn a weakness into a strength
When Opening Day arrives in late March, the Orioles’ projected five-man rotation is an all right-handed group with Zach Eflin, Grayson Rodriguez, Charlie Morton, Dean Kremer and Tomoyuki Sugano. Could a lefty factor in? Certainly, with Cade Povich a rotation contender who got the team’s attention with an ERA of 2.60 in five September starts. There is also Trevor Rogers, a … [Read more...] about After his 2024 struggles, Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers is trying to turn a weakness into a strength
A look at Coby Mayo’s struggles and an Oriole Hall of Famer who went through something similar
It is not unusual for a minor league player who’s a top 100 prospect with a big resume to struggle early on in the majors. Colton Cowser hit just .115 with a .433 OPS in 2023. A year before that, Adley Rutschman, then the minor’s No. 1-rated prospect, went his first 20 games without a homer or RBI and had an OPS of .513 in his O’s debut. Last year, Jackson Holliday produced a … [Read more...] about A look at Coby Mayo’s struggles and an Oriole Hall of Famer who went through something similar
How strong is Orioles’ bullpen? | MAILBAG
Question: The Orioles’ bullpen looks stout. Do you think after losing starter Corbin Burnes, Mike Elias decided to build the best bullpen he could and hope for fiv innings from the starters? What are your thoughts on the quality of the bullpen? From: Mike Woolf Answer: Mike, I think the Orioles would like to get at least six innings from their starting pitchers. If they … [Read more...] about How strong is Orioles’ bullpen? | MAILBAG
Questions as spring training kicks off a new season for Orioles
It’s been more than four months since we’ve seen the Orioles on the field, but the wait is nearly over. On Thursday, one day after pitchers and catchers report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, Florida, players will take the field. Other than a January 31st availability at the Birdland Caravan with 10 players and Zoom interviews for some newly signed players, there’s … [Read more...] about Questions as spring training kicks off a new season for Orioles