Before Friday’s media availability with Cal Ripken Jr., I spent some time scanning his BaseballReference.com page, and it’s always amazing. Ripken is more than just the Iron Man. His statistics other than the consecutive games streak are among the best in baseball history. He was an American League All-Star an astounding 19 times, a record, Only three others — Henry Aaron, … [Read more...] about Ripken memories made for a wonderful weekend
Who will be the next big prospect to join the Orioles? | MAILBAG
Question: With Dylan Beavers and Samuel Basallo having some success this year, who do you see coming up next year? Are any of the top draft picks from last year going to move fast through the system? From: Mike Davis Answer: Mike, I think there are a couple of prospects who could come up later next season. Enrique Bradfield Jr., who was the team’s No. 1 draft pick in 2023, has … [Read more...] about Who will be the next big prospect to join the Orioles? | MAILBAG
Orioles’ Sugano thinks he can make next start; Updates on Kremer, Rutschman, Westburg
BALTIMORE—After getting hit on the right foot in Sunday’s game by the Dodgers’ Hyeseong Kim, starting pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano said he’s feeling fine and expects to make his next start, which would be scheduled for this weekend in Toronto. “It didn’t get swollen as much as I expected,” Sugano said through his translator. “I’m ready for my next start.” Sugano wanted to stay in … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Sugano thinks he can make next start; Updates on Kremer, Rutschman, Westburg
Orioles hope exciting weekend catapults them to strong 2026
BALTIMORE—The Orioles’ pair of exciting wins this weekend over the reigning World Series champions Los Angeles Dodgers were thrilling, and it remains to be seen if those wins can have a carryover effect. In 2011, the Orioles ended their season by knocking the Boston Red Sox out of the playoffs and ending Terry Francona’s run in Boston. That win by a team that lost 93 games … [Read more...] about Orioles hope exciting weekend catapults them to strong 2026
Does Coby Mayo have a future with Orioles? | MAILBAG
Question: Why continue with Coby Mayo, a guy who just can’t hit major league pitching? Yes, he’s young (23), but he’s going the opposite way. Send him to minors where he can get a good feeling about his game. Start new next year. It’s absolutely depressing to watch him every night. He doesn’t swing at any of the first two pitches and then strikes out the majority of the time. … [Read more...] about Does Coby Mayo have a future with Orioles? | MAILBAG