Baltimore Baseball

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

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

BALTIMORE—When Gunnar Henderson was named Baseball America’s Minor League Player of the Year, many thought that Henderson was going to be the top minor league position player in the Orioles’ organization as well. Instead, Jordan Westburg, who has been a minor league teammate of Henderson for most of the past two seasons ,was given the honor, which surprised him. “Certainly when … [Read more...] about Westburg, Watson, Mercado receive Orioles’ minor league awards

BALTIMORE—Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias said on the final day of the 2022 regular season that he’s pleased with the results and that he’ll have flexibility in the offseason to improve the team. “We’re very pleased with what happened up and down the organization this year,” Elias said in an end-of-season news conference with manager Brandon Hyde on … [Read more...] about Elias expects Orioles to be active this offseason

BALTIMORE—Terrin Vavra has been one of the overlooked Orioles’ rookies this season. While Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman and Kyle Stowers have received the attention and accolades, the 25-year-old infielder has mostly watched since his major league debut on July 29th. Vavra got a start in the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader — the final two games of the Orioles’ season … [Read more...] about Vavra’s 1st home run, Hall’s 1st win, Baker’s 1st save lead Orioles past Blue Jays, 5-4; Elias on Lyles, ownership suit