Baltimore Baseball

Ryan Minor, who was best known for replacing Cal Ripken Jr. on the night the Iron Man ended his consecutive-games streak, died on Friday, his twin brother Damon announced on social media. Minor, who had colon cancer, was 49. Drafted by the Orioles in the 33rd round of the 1996 draft, Minor made his major league debut with the team on September 13th, 1998. A week later, Ripken … [Read more...] about Former Oriole Ryan Minor, who replaced Cal Ripken when consecutive-games streak ended, dies at 49

One of the biggest, and perhaps undervalued, additions to the 2023 Orioles was James McCann. The backup catcher was a mentor to Adley Rutschman, contributed big hits, developed an excellent working relationship with the pitchers and demonstrated physical toughness. McCann, who is under contract for the 2024 season, didn’t compile overwhelming statistics — a .222 average and a … [Read more...] about McCann on Rutschman; Orioles’ lease allows other sports; Germán an unlikely fit

The Orioles’ agreement and the state’s approval of a long-term lease on Monday allow the team to spend $600 million on improvements to Camden Yards. When the ballpark opened in 1992, it was unique. Critically acclaimed, it was a must-see on every baseball fan’s list. It’s still a great place to watch a game, but it needs work. Orioles Chair and Managing Partner John Angelos has … [Read more...] about With new lease done, considering changes to Camden Yards

Oriole pitchers and catchers will report for spring training in less than two months and – as everyone should know by now – they aren’t going to sneak up on anybody in 2024. The proof is in the futures odds, which are devised by unseen individuals almost certainly using some mysterious AI program in a glitzy desert town far, far away from Baltimore and Sarasota. And hopefully, … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck’s Random Thoughts: What are the odds for the ’24 Orioles?