Baltimore Baseball

(Note from John Eisenberg: This week I’m handing the Bird Tapes keyboard to Jim Considine, a lifelong Baltimorean and Bird Tapes subscriber whom I’ve known for many years. He has authored a pair of articles on Wally Bunker that I think you’ll find interesting. Here’s Part 1. See below for information about Jim, which I also think you’ll find interesting.) By Jim Considine On … [Read more...] about Wally Bunker’s Magical Season

FORT MYERS, Florida—Several key members of the Orioles’ bullpen were on display on Monday. Closer Ryan Helsley pitched for the first time, throwing a scoreless third. Yennier Cano, who allowed two unearned runs because of a throwing error by third baseman Coby Mayo, followed him. Grant Wolfram, Yaramil Hiraldo and Dietrich Enns followed with scoreless innings in the Orioles’ … [Read more...] about Orioles believe bullpen’s a strength: ‘I think we’re going to surprise some people’

SARASOTA-What’s happening? In the Orioles’ sixth Grapefruit League game, Trevor Rogers got his second start. Rogers pitched brilliantly for the second straight time, allowing just one hit in three scoreless innings, striking out three in the Orioles’ 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays before 5.074 at Ed Smith Stadium on Wednesday. In his first two starts, Rogers has allowed two … [Read more...] about Rogers has 2nd straight standout start in Orioles’ 4-3 win over Rays

Question: Have you noticed any players who have visibly transformed physically since last year, weight loss/gain, bulked up/down? From: Rick Staley Answer: Rick, the most notable change is that starting pitcher Kyle Bradish reported that he gained 10 pounds during his rehab from Tommy John surgery and feels stronger as a result. Samuel Basallo said prior to spring training that … [Read more...] about Have any Orioles bulked up? | MAILBAG