Question: Am I missing something or is part of the Orioles’ problem Brandon Hyde’s stubborn insistence on sticking with his game plan and failing to adjust to changing game situations? No hit-and-run, bunting, sacrifice flies, base stealing when conditions seem ripe. No, just step up to the plate and swing away. (And see how well that worked.) The Royals won Game 1 with what … [Read more...] about Should Orioles bunt more? / MAILBAG
Checking in on Orioles with options for 2025
As Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias said, an unwelcome benefit from early elimination from the postseason is the opportunity to plan for next season. Some of the decisions that must be made not long after the conclusion of the World Series are whether to exercise options of some of the players on the 2024 Orioles. Let’s take a look at the players and … [Read more...] about Checking in on Orioles with options for 2025
Examining the Orioles’ coaching changes
After the Orioles scored only one run in two Wild Card losses to the Kansas City Royals, and executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias promised a thorough examination of the team, it shouldn’t be a surprise that changes have been made to the coaching staff. While Elias and manager Brandon Hyde have been a team for six seasons, adjustments have been made to the staff … [Read more...] about Examining the Orioles’ coaching changes
Orioles’ Elias on Hyde: ‘One of the best managers in the game’
If you’re a consumer of social media, it wouldn’t surprise you that some fans think that manager Brandon Hyde is to blame for the Orioles’ two-game sweep by the Kansas City Royals.in the Wild Card round. On October 3rd, the day after the elimination and Hyde’s 51st birthday, executive vice president Mike Elias defended the Orioles’ manager and said he would return in 2025. In a … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Elias on Hyde: ‘One of the best managers in the game’
Who will be in Orioles’ bullpen in 2025? | MAILBAG
Question: With Félix Bautista back next season as the closer how is the rest of bullpen going to shape up? Who could return or be replaced? From: Dnell Answer: I think that Keegan Akin, Yennier Cano. Danny Coulombe and Jacob Webb are going to return. The Orioles must pick up Coulombe’s $4 million option, and I’m confident they will. They have choices to make on options for … [Read more...] about Who will be in Orioles’ bullpen in 2025? | MAILBAG