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For the seventh time in franchise history and first since 2012, the Orioles have a manager named Manager of the Year by The Sporting News. Similar to the BBWAA end-of-year awards, Sporting News awards are assembled by a survey of industry professionals where the votes are tallied and the person with the most votes in […] Brandon Hyde Named Best Manager in AL by Peers - Birds … [Read more...] about Brandon Hyde Named Best Manager in AL by Peers

Orioles players are racking up more award nominations. Two Orioles have been nominated for a Silver Slugger award, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.  Adley Rutschman is in the running at catcher, and Anthony Santander is eligible in the outfield in the American League.  The announcement comes as welcome news for Birdland on the same day […] Two Orioles Stars Named 2022 … [Read more...] about Two Orioles Stars Named 2022 Silver Slugger Finalists

The Orioles are likely evaluating these players right now. The Orioles are using October to gear up for free agency, and the process likely involves following contributors currently in the playoffs.  The team pro scouts and evaluators surely paid attention to the Wild Card Series and the Division Series.  Naturally all four teams have plenty […] Orioles Offseason Acquisition … [Read more...] about Orioles Offseason Acquisition Targets: Championship Series

Towards the end of October, let’s check in on how the Orioles prospects in the Arizona Fall League are doing. The only baseball being played for the Baltimore Orioles right now is the Arizona Fall League. The Orioles have seven prospects this fall playing for the Scottsdale Scorpions. Outfielders Heston Kjerstad and Reed Trimble, infielder César […] Orioles Arizona Fall League: … [Read more...] about Orioles Arizona Fall League: How is Baltimore’s contingent performing?

With two Gold Glove finalists and two other snubs, defense was a strength for the Orioles this season. As the finalists were announced for the Gold Glove award given to the best defender at each position in each league, there were two Orioles finalists, but they were not the two that many thought had the […] Defense Was a Strength for the 2022 Baltimore Orioles - Birds Watcher … [Read more...] about Defense Was a Strength for the 2022 Baltimore Orioles