BOWIE—Over the last few days, Oriole fans have been focused on the addition of top prospects Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers. In their first games, Basallo and Beavers have been offensive factors, but the Orioles also have some promising, though not as well-known pitching prospects in the higher levels of their organization. Double-A Chesapeake has three interesting arms — … [Read more...] about Orioles have a trio of promising arms at Chesapeake
Will Tyler O’Neill play with Orioles in 2026? | MAILBAG
Question: Are the O’s really stuck with Tyler O’Neill playing sporadically over the next several years? From: Glenn Fuller, Laurel, Maryland Answer: Glenn, unless Tyler O’Neill exercises his opt-out after this season and becomes a free agent, the Orioles will have to pay him $16.5 million in 2026 and 2027. It’s highly unlikely that O’Neill will opt out, and the Orioles will … [Read more...] about Will Tyler O’Neill play with Orioles in 2026? | MAILBAG
Rutschman on IL with strained oblique; Basallo will be primary catcher; Orioles waiting on Westburg
BALTIMORE—Adley Rutschman has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique. The move is retroactive to Monday. Rutschman missed about five weeks earlier this season with a strained left oblique. He was scratched from the Orioles’ lineup on Tuesday night in Boston. Interim manager Tony Mansolino declined to put a timetable on Rutschman’s possible return … [Read more...] about Rutschman on IL with strained oblique; Basallo will be primary catcher; Orioles waiting on Westburg
Basallo’s game-winning dribbler, big outs from bullpen lift Orioles to 4-3 win over Red Sox in 11
BOSTON–What happened? After the Orioles traded four key relief pitchers last July and lost closer Félix Bautista to a shoulder injury, they’ve been searching for relievers to close out the ninth inning. They took a two-run lead against the Boston Red Sox into the ninth after an exceptional eighth inning by Rico Garcia. The 31-year-old right-hander inherited a bases-loaded, none … [Read more...] about Basallo’s game-winning dribbler, big outs from bullpen lift Orioles to 4-3 win over Red Sox in 11
Rest in Peace, Henny
In Year Two of the Bird Tapes, I’m adding a series of interviews with legendary sportswriters who covered the Orioles back in the day. They saw everything and they’re great storytellers. I had every intention of including an interview with Jim Henneman in the series. He grew up in Baltimore following the Orioles, started covering them in the early ‘60s and never really stopped, … [Read more...] about Rest in Peace, Henny