Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports The familiar trio of Cedric Mullins, Anthony Santander and Austin Hays lead the charge, but several young outfielders will have something to say in 2023. Baltimore’s outfield has represented the most solidified position group in the Mike Elias era. Elias inherited Cedric Mullins, Austin Hays and Anthony Santander from the previous regime … [Read more...] about Orioles positional preview: Outfield
Orioles name Kyle Gibson as Opening Day starter
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Gibson had a 5.05 ERA last year and now he’s starting game #1 for the 2023 Orioles On Friday morning, the Orioles named Kyle Gibson as their Opening Day starting pitcher. It’s looked likely for a little while based on what order the team has had pitchers making their spring training starts and now it’s been confirmed: The 10-year MLB veteran … [Read more...] about Orioles name Kyle Gibson as Opening Day starter
Thursday Bird Droppings: One more week until the start of the Orioles season
A full season of Adley Rutschman is one thing for Orioles fans to look forward to. | Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images Are you excited yet? Hello, friends. We are now only one week away from Orioles Opening Day! In a mere seven days, the Orioles will play the Red Sox in Boston and the 2023 season will be under way. This is all assuming that there’s … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: One more week until the start of the Orioles season
Previewing the AL East: Toronto Blue Jays
Old friend Kevin Gausman | Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports The 2022 Blue Jays won 92 games and finished in second in the division. Do they have what it takes to do it again? Sadly, yes. It’s a bit disheartening to know that as far as the Orioles came in 2022, it wasn’t enough to sniff the division title. The team we’re talking about today, the Toronto Blue Jays, won … [Read more...] about Previewing the AL East: Toronto Blue Jays
Wednesday Bird Droppings: The World Baseball Classic is in the books
Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images Japan wins, the world loves baseball, and the final stretch of spring training. Good morning, Birdland! The World Baseball Classic is over and no current or former Orioles emerged victorious. But perhaps some future ones did? You see, in this alternate reality I am imagining the Orioles signing Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $500-million … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: The World Baseball Classic is in the books