I’m guessing that January 27th and February 4th do not stand out in the collective memory of Baltimore sports fans, who were busy mourning another devastating Ravens loss in the NFL playoffs, but they would turn out to be very important dates on the Orioles’ 2025 calendar. Those were the days that O’s executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias bought two outfield … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Two days that may have saved the Orioles’ season
Orioles squander 8-run lead, suffer shocking 12-8 loss to Rays
What happened? After racing to an 8-0 lead in the second inning, the Orioles suffered a shocking, embarrassing defeat. The Tampa Bay Rays scored 12 unanswered runs, nine against the bullpen, and beat the Orioles, 12-8, at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa on Wednesday night. Andrew Kittredge (1-1) began the game with a 1.99 ERA, and gave up four runs in the seventh. He saw … [Read more...] about Orioles squander 8-run lead, suffer shocking 12-8 loss to Rays
How are Orioles’ recent draft choices doing? | MAILBAG
Question: How do you rate the progress of the top three selections of both the 2023 and 2024 drafts? I’d be interested in their ability to know the strike zone (walks to K’s) and their ability to hit for average versus just occasional power. From: Joe Rees, Aiken, South Carolina Answer: Joe, the Orioles traded their second and third picks from the 2023 draft, infielder Mac … [Read more...] about How are Orioles’ recent draft choices doing? | MAILBAG
What’s the latest on Orioles’ Tyler O’Neill? | MAILBAG
Question: What’s your take on Tyler O’Neill? I’m confused on his contract: Is it his option to extend the final two years, or is it the Orioles’ option? If he extends, what does that do to the team’s payroll? Will they have to pass on better free agents because they have millions invested in him? From: Todd Baham Answer: Todd, we also have a related question on O’Neill from … [Read more...] about What’s the latest on Orioles’ Tyler O’Neill? | MAILBAG
Yes, this really is a ‘must-win’ road trip for the Orioles
One of the most overused expressions in sports is “must-win.” However, this week’s seven-game road trip to Tampa Bay and New York certainly fits that description. The Orioles aren’t yet at the mathematical halfway point of the season. That won’t come for another 10 days when they’re again playing the Rays, and the All-Star break isn’t for four weeks. The hole the Orioles put … [Read more...] about Yes, this really is a ‘must-win’ road trip for the Orioles