Despite missing the last five weeks of the season, Orioles closer Felix Bautista was the unanimous choice as the American League Reliever of the Year. Bautista, who injured his right elbow on August 25th and had Tommy John surgery last month, was 8-2 with a 1.48 ERA and 33 saves. He struck 110 batters in 61 innings, striking out multiple batters in 38 of his 56 games. He’s the … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Bautista wins AL Reliever of the Year award
Orioles’ weeknight games to begin at 6:35, Saturday games at 4:05 in 2024; Team scheduling 10 weekday games
The Orioles announced that weeknight games in 2024 will begin at 6:35, and Saturday games will begin at 4:05. In 2023, weeknight games before Memorial Day and after Labor Day began at 6:35. The Orioles had increased the number of 4:05 p.m. Saturday starts in recent years, and now all but one will begin in the afternoon. Friday night games will continue to be played at 7:05, and … [Read more...] about Orioles’ weeknight games to begin at 6:35, Saturday games at 4:05 in 2024; Team scheduling 10 weekday games
Orioles’ priorities remain the same as Winter Meetings approach
A week from now, the Winter Meetings in Nashville will be underway, and the guess here is that this week will be full of activity on the free-agent and, perhaps, the trade market. It’s been an exceptionally slow start to free agency. Only two of MLBTradeRumors.com’s top 50 free agents have signed, and the highest-ranked one, Aaron Nola, one of the best starters on the market, … [Read more...] about Orioles’ priorities remain the same as Winter Meetings approach
Answers to your Orioles questions, Part 2
Here’s Part 2 of our mailbag. Thank you for all the good questions this month. Questions may be edited for clarity, grammar and style. Question: Since it’s been written that the O’s are essentially following the Houston rebuild blueprint, what did they do at this crossroad where on-field success and the farm talent pipeline hit their stride? What was their formula for … [Read more...] about Answers to your Orioles questions, Part 2
Holiday gifts for Oriole fans
It’s Black Friday, the official kickoff to holiday shopping, and I’ve got some ideas for you. Take a trip: As the team has improved, I’ve noticed more fans heading to road games on flights, and the trend is likely to continue next season. One interesting trip, if you can land tickets, is to combine a trip to the All-Star Game with an Orioles weekend. The All-Star Game will be … [Read more...] about Holiday gifts for Oriole fans