I’ve wanted to write this column for years, and as my eligibility to vote for the Hall of Fame grew closer, a sense of dread accompanied it. Secretly, I was glad that I wasn’t eligible until this year. Making a rational decision on Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling was going to be a nightmare and, thankfully, that decision wasn’t mine. Like my longtime friend and … [Read more...] about My 1st Hall of Fame ballot was a tough but rewarding one
Peter Schmuck: Picking Hall of Famers has become a very tricky business
Now that all the votes have been cast in this year’s Hall of Fame election, I can let you in on a little secret.The whole process has become so convoluted that a longtime baseball writer like me could tell you early last month that there aren’t really any worthy candidates this time around and then put a check beside seven names on the 28-player ballot.The system, which allows … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Picking Hall of Famers has become a very tricky business
Orioles acquire left-handed hitting 1st baseman Ryan O’Hearn from Royals
The Orioles filled their need for a backup, left-handed hitting first baseman when they acquired Ryan O’Hearn from the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations on Tuesday. O”Hearn, who agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Royals before last month’s deadline for tendering contracts, hit .239 with a home run and 16 RBIs in 67 games for Kansas City last … [Read more...] about Orioles acquire left-handed hitting 1st baseman Ryan O’Hearn from Royals
McCann wants to be a veteran leader for young Orioles
On December 21st, the Orioles filled their need for a backup catcher when they acquired James McCann from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations. McCann, who has signed for the next two seasons, wasn’t expecting the move. “The timing of it was a little crazy, especially with the holiday season,” McCann, 32, said during a video conference call on Tuesday. “I’m … [Read more...] about McCann wants to be a veteran leader for young Orioles
New rules, schedule present new challenges for Orioles in 2023
The 2023 season will bring significant change to Major League Baseball. There will be new rules and an overhauled schedule. Let’s look at how the Orioles might be affected: Outlawing the shift: Perhaps the most interesting rule change is the one that mandates that two infielders must play on each side of second base. MLB wants to see more balls in play and allow players to show … [Read more...] about New rules, schedule present new challenges for Orioles in 2023