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Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images He doesn’t have the ceiling of a Yamamoto, but he may have the craftiness of an Iwakuma. All aboard the Tomoyuki Sugano hype train! (I won’t lie: I’ve only seen 47 seconds of this man throwing a bullpen session, and I’ve already bought my ticket.) And why not? Backup catcher Gary Sánchez, who caught the Japanese righthander in a … [Read more...] about What past Japanese pitcher moves to MLB can tell us about Tomoyuki Sugano’s outlook

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The 26-year-old lefty slugger has yet to reach his potential, but this year would be an excellent time to do it. For most of the offseason, the story coming out of the Orioles’ outfield was whether they’d retain Anthony Santander, who, in a walk year, had exploded for 44 home runs. Predictably, the switch-hitting slugger signed … [Read more...] about Will Heston Kjerstad put it all together for the Orioles this season?

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Orioles are looking for a third star to boost their offense and the 2024 All-Star is looking to bounce back from injury, setting the scene for a potential breakout season. When the 2025 Orioles take the field six weeks from now in Toronto, it will represent the beginning of a new era for this Baltimore lineup. Anthony Santander, … [Read more...] about 2025 could be the year of Jordan Westburg

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images John Means threw a no-hitter as an Oriole. That was pretty dope. In a past era of the Orioles, when a player who had contributed to multiple fun teams departed in trade or as a free agent, I offered a Birdland Salute. This custom was initially extended to 2012 and 2014 O’s. Veterans of the 2022-2024 Orioles will also receive … [Read more...] about A Birdland Salute to John Means

Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Spring excitement, getting the All-Star Game to Baltimore, and a sleeper emerging in the bullpen. Good morning Birdland, We have our first taste of spring training hype, and it comes from one of the new faces in camp: Tomoyuki Sugano! The 35-year-old comes to Baltimore with moderate expectations. … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: The Tomoyuki Sugano hype is building