Even though the Division Series begins on Tuesday night, and the World Series may not end until November 5th, arbitration season is coming quickly, and MLBTradeRumors.com published its widely followed estimates of what players filing for arbitration could earn. The Orioles have seven players eligible for arbitration: outfielders Austin Hays, Cedric Mullins and Anthony … [Read more...] about Looking ahead to Orioles’ arbitration season
Reviewing the Orioles’ struggles and the Mancini, López trades; Search for Rutschman’s backup
With the 2022 Orioles season behind us, here are some thoughts on what we saw and what may lie ahead. September wasn’t the only bad stretch: The Orioles lost 14 of their first 20 games, and on June 10th, they hit a season-low 24-35. On July 2nd, the day before their 10-game winning streak began, they were 35-44. Coming back from such a huge deficit to make their season … [Read more...] about Reviewing the Orioles’ struggles and the Mancini, López trades; Search for Rutschman’s backup
Orioles’ Hyde deserves to be Manager of the Year
During Wednesday’s end-of-season news conference, executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias turned to manager Brandon Hyde and said, “I think we have the Manager of the Year candidate here sitting next to me.” Hyde has made an excellent case to win the award. The Orioles won 83 games, their most since 2016, and improved their 2021 record by a whopping 31 games Before … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Hyde deserves to be Manager of the Year
Peter Schmuck: Orioles see a brighter future
On the final day of the Orioles’ uplifting turnaround season, executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias took a muted victory lap and then wrestled with a question about his plan to put the team into position for a playoff run next year.He was already on record saying that this would be the offseason when he would have the wherewithal to bring in talent from … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Orioles see a brighter future
Calling the Pen: Orioles ran the race with perseverance
In 1973, when I was a sportswriter for The News American, sports editor John Steadman wanted a different approach to covering the first Maryland Marathon. He wanted me to write a first-person story. He wanted me to run the marathon.He knew I had run in high school and thought I could provide a perspective no one else would have. I did run in high school, and I learned a lot, … [Read more...] about Calling the Pen: Orioles ran the race with perseverance