When the Orioles traded their most popular player, Trey Mancini, to the Houston Astros on August 1st, it seemed that Mancini would have an excellent chance to play in a World Series. Now, nearly three months later, Mancini gets that chance. It was wonderful to see Mancini as one of the first Astros to run on the field at Yankee Stadium early Monday morning to celebrate as … [Read more...] about Mancini gets his World Series chance; Orioles bringing back coaching staff, adding Asche
The case for the Orioles’ Jorge Mateo as a Gold Glove shortstop
It was easy to see that Jorge Mateo’s outstanding play at shortstop was a principal reason the Orioles’ record improved by a whopping 31 games this season. Mateo made dazzling play after dazzling play. But Mateo was somehow overlooked when the finalists for the Rawlings Gold Glove award were made public on Thursday. Boston’s Xander Bogaerts, Minnesota’s Carlos Correa and … [Read more...] about The case for the Orioles’ Jorge Mateo as a Gold Glove shortstop
Adam Jones says Orioles didn’t give him enough time to consider trade; ‘I have no animosity’
Adam Jones hasn’t had any association with the Orioles since he left the team after the 2018 season. Though he was hurt by the team’s attempt to deal him just before the July trade deadline and was able to stop a deal because of his stature as a 10-year major league veteran with five years on the same team, Jones follows the Orioles—and Ravens—closely and has a strong affinity … [Read more...] about Adam Jones says Orioles didn’t give him enough time to consider trade; ‘I have no animosity’
Orioles’ bullpen needs to repeat its 2022 success in 2023
The biggest surprise for the Orioles in 2022 was the improvement in their bullpen, and if the team is going to improve further in 2023, the relievers are going to have to contribute just as much if not more. In 2021, the bullpen had a 5.70 earned-run average in 666 2/3 innings. In 2022, the ERA dropped to 3.49 despite throwing nearly as many innings (631). The bullpen personnel … [Read more...] about Orioles’ bullpen needs to repeat its 2022 success in 2023
Urías, Mullins are Orioles’ Gold Glove finalists; Mateo is left out of field
The Orioles have two finalists for the Rawlings Gold Glove awards, third baseman Ramón Urías and centerfielder Cedric Mullins. Surprisingly, Jorge Mateo, who had a 2.3 defensive WAR (Wins Above Replacement), was not among the three American League finalists at shortstop. Mullins, who had a 1.0 defensive WAR, joins Cleveland’s Myles Straw and Kansas City’s Michael A. Taylor as … [Read more...] about Urías, Mullins are Orioles’ Gold Glove finalists; Mateo is left out of field