Question: Do you think the Orioles develop players in the lower level minors as well as other teams? From: Rick Little Answer: Rick, I think the Orioles have done a good job at developing players in the lower level. Take Félix Bautista, who was in Delmarva in 2019, the first year of the Mike Elias’ administration. He certainly developed well. I think they did an excellent job … [Read more...] about How well do Orioles develop players? | MAILBAG
Holliday’s double gives Orioles 1st walk-off win in 2025, 4-3 over Mariners
BALTIMORE-What happened? The Orioles had been the only team in the major leagues without a walk-off win until Wednesday night. Jackson Holliday’s ninth-inning double scored Dylan Carlson to lift the Orioles to an exciting 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners before 17,290 at Camden Yards. Carlson, who was 0-for-35 before Tuesday, singled for the second time in the game against … [Read more...] about Holliday’s double gives Orioles 1st walk-off win in 2025, 4-3 over Mariners
Could Buck Showalter return as Orioles manager in 2026? | MAILBAG
Question: Do you have any ideas on who the team is considering to be its next permanent manager? When Buck Showalter took over there was an immediate uptick in the team’s performance. I think Mike Elias should bring Buck Showalter back for a second run here. I think he can lead this team to a championship. Do you think Buck would be interested? From: Mike Beale Answer: Mike, … [Read more...] about Could Buck Showalter return as Orioles manager in 2026? | MAILBAG
Orioles plan 30th anniversary celebration of Ripken’s 2131
BALTIMORE—The Orioles will commemorate the 30th anniversary of Cal Ripken Jr. breaking Lou Gehrig’s consecutive games streak before the September 6th game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ripken played in his 2,131st consecutive game on September 6th, 1995. Among those scheduled to attend before the 7:05 p.m. game are Hall of Famers and Ripken teammates Harold Baines, Eddie … [Read more...] about Orioles plan 30th anniversary celebration of Ripken’s 2131
Oriole fans endure bizarre rain delay
BALTIMORE—In a season of disappointments and strange developments, Oriole fans had to endure a bizarre and unexpected rain delay on Thursday. In the bottom of the fifth, rain began falling during the Orioles-Mariners despite no rain in the forecast. The Orioles’ head groundskeeper, Nicole Sherry, who regularly advises umpires ahead of impending storms, hadn’t talked with crew … [Read more...] about Oriole fans endure bizarre rain delay