The Orioles will come out of the All-Star break with many of the same troublesome issues that greeted them at the start of the season. First and foremost, do they have enough rotation depth to go deep in the playoffs and can they get more before the upcoming trade deadline? Is future Hall of Fame closer Craig Kimbrel still a consistent enough replacement for injured Félix … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Big questions facing O’s going into the non-mathematical second half, but what else is new?
Did the Orioles have a good draft? / MAILBAG
Most weekdays, I’ll be answering at least one Orioles question. If you’d like to submit a question, send it to: Rich@BaltimoreBaseball.com. Questions may be edited for clarity, length and style. Question: Did the Orioles have a good draft? Why did they draft so many catchers? From: John Dill Answer: John, it’s impossible to know if the Orioles had a good draft for several … [Read more...] about Did the Orioles have a good draft? / MAILBAG
Calling the Pen: Orioles need pitching, but it also might be time for change in the outfield
There are moments like this past weekend when one is reminded of what Austin Hays and Cedric Mullins mean to the Orioles. Along with outfield mate Anthony Santander, they’ve played side-by-side through the bad days and now the good ones. On Friday night, after Clay Homes hit Heston Kjerstad on the helmet with a pitch, sparking a heated exchange between the Orioles and Yankees, … [Read more...] about Calling the Pen: Orioles need pitching, but it also might be time for change in the outfield
Will Orioles’ re-sign Corbin Burnes? | MAILBAG
Most weekdays, I’ll be answering at least one Orioles question. If you’d like to submit a question, send it to: Rich@BaltimoreBaseball.com. Questions may be edited for clarity, length and style. Question: What do you think Corbin Burnes’ next contract will be worth, and how many years. Is there any chance of the Orioles taking a shot at him? From: Stanley Snarski Answer: Stan, … [Read more...] about Will Orioles’ re-sign Corbin Burnes? | MAILBAG
Orioles select 7 pitchers on final day of MLB draft
The third and final day of the Major League Baseball draft was a departure from the first two days for the Orioles. While they took three more pitchers from large colleges, they also chose four pitchers from small schools, a high school catcher and two high school outfielders. Overall, the Orioles selected 21 players, 17 from colleges. After not taking any pitchers among their … [Read more...] about Orioles select 7 pitchers on final day of MLB draft