The Bird Tapes archive currently consists of 41 interviews with former Oriole players, front office executives, managers, scouts, broadcasters and sportswriters. I started my Orioles history project on Substack by posting my vintage interview (circa 1999) with Brooks Robinson over a year ago. My conversation with legendary Orioles newspaper beat writer Richard Justice, recorded … [Read more...] about Introducing the Bird Tapes Podcast
Orioles bring back Matt Bowman, option Yaramil Hiraldo to Norfolk
Needing a fresh bullpen arm, the Orioles selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Matt Bowman from Triple-A Norfolk for the second time this season and optioned right-hander Yaramil Hiraldo to Norfolk. Bowman was 0-1 with a 5.19 ERA in 16 games with the Orioles. He accepted an outright assignment to Norfolk on May 10th. Bowman was 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA in four games with the … [Read more...] about Orioles bring back Matt Bowman, option Yaramil Hiraldo to Norfolk
Mullins, Rutschman back in Orioles’ lineup; Bradish thinks he could return in August
BALTIMORE—If the Orioles and St. Louis Cardinals play the final game of their three-game series as scheduled on a rainy Wednesday night, Cedric Mullins and Adley Rutschman will be in the lineup. Mullins, who’s missed three of the past four games, is listed as the starting centerfielder. He’ll bat seventh. Rutschman, who took a foul ball off his mask on Sunday, will be the … [Read more...] about Mullins, Rutschman back in Orioles’ lineup; Bradish thinks he could return in August
Calling the Pen: Orioles dropped the ball initially on Rutschman
On Saturday, MASN broadcaster Melanie Newman was working from the camera well close to third base at Boston’s Fenway Park when a foul ball off the bat of Rob Refsnyder came screaming toward her head. She saw the ball and did her best to avoid getting hit, but there wasn’t enough time or space to avoid it. Thankfully, she moved just enough to create a glancing blow and, after a … [Read more...] about Calling the Pen: Orioles dropped the ball initially on Rutschman
How much do Orioles use analytics in deciding on acquisitions? | MAILBAG
Question: Mike Elias most likely bases his decisions on the analytics staff. I expect that the analytics group analyzed Trevor Rogers, Charlie Morton and Kyle Gibson, and concluded that they would be effective pitchers. Would appreciate your thoughts on this. From: Fred Matos, Annapolis Answer: Fred, the Orioles have a huge analytics group, and they study everything. Of course, … [Read more...] about How much do Orioles use analytics in deciding on acquisitions? | MAILBAG