Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Good vibes in camp, Morton shows off his veteran value, and Sugano debuts today. Good morning Birdland, Spring training is still happening, even if we aren’t getting much TV or radio coverage this week. The Orioles beat the Tigers 8-7 on Tuesday. Charlie Morton worked a scoreless inning while Dean Kremer, Seranthony Domínguez, Gregory Soto, and … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Kjerstad and Bradfield both homer in spring win
The Orioles are looking for another quietly dependable year from Ryan O’Hearn
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Projections are expecting O’Hearn to perform about how he did in each of the past two seasons. When the Orioles were bumbling their way through the 2019-21 seasons with rosters chock full of guys who had no business being in the majors, the only comfort O’s fans had was imagining all of the prospects who were going to help things get … [Read more...] about The Orioles are looking for another quietly dependable year from Ryan O’Hearn
The Orioles can look to Milwaukee for a template to replace Corbin Burnes
Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images The Orioles aren’t the first team to lose a pitcher like Corbin Burnes. In fact, they aren’t the first team to lose Corbin Burnes. The offseason narrative in Baltimore had some wrinkles to it. The Orioles made a significant payroll increase while still allowing their two high profile free agents to walk. The Birds attempted to compensate for … [Read more...] about The Orioles can look to Milwaukee for a template to replace Corbin Burnes
Tuesday Bird Droppings: Eagerly anticipating The Mountain’s return
Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images Félix Bautista is expected to make his spring debut soon, and we can’t wait to see how he does. Good morning, Camden Chatters. The Orioles got an early reprieve in their three-day-old Grapefruit League slate yesterday, as heavy rains in Sarasota washed out their scheduled game against the Braves. The cancellation scuttled what was to be … [Read more...] about Tuesday Bird Droppings: Eagerly anticipating The Mountain’s return
Adley Rutschman should prove his nightmare second half was an aberration
Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images The second half of 2024 was brutal for the Orioles backstop. Projections expect him to be back to normal in the season ahead. The 2024 season was poised to be the one where Adley Rutschman cemented himself as the unquestioned top catcher in baseball. The former first overall pick had been on a linear path since his … [Read more...] about Adley Rutschman should prove his nightmare second half was an aberration