Wander Franco might be the best thing the Rays have going for them. | Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles probably need to pass the Rays in the standings to get into the postseason On one of the occasions that John Angelos opened his mouth to talk about the Orioles over the last couple of months, one of the things that he said is that he sees the Tampa Bay Rays, … [Read more...] about Previewing the AL East: Tampa Bay Rays
Which Baltimore starter will have the shortest leash in 2023?
Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles appear to have five favorites for the rotation this season. Which starter would be the first to go if DL Hall or Tyler Wells comes calling for a spot? The Orioles bolstered their rotation by adding two starting pitchers with plenty of major league experience over the winter. Kyle Gibson and Cole Irvin have their flaws, but both … [Read more...] about Which Baltimore starter will have the shortest leash in 2023?
Tuesday Bird Droppings: More good and bad at Orioles spring training
DL Hall’s spring debut was among the Orioles’ highlights yesterday. | Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Kyle Bradish and Félix Bautista got torched, but several other O’s youngsters put on a show in yesterday’s exhibition loss. Good morning, Camden Chatters. We’re now just nine days away from the start of the regular season. We’ve reached single digits, you guys! … [Read more...] about Tuesday Bird Droppings: More good and bad at Orioles spring training
Previewing the AL East: New York Yankees
The Yankees’ $360 million man, Aaron Judge, the likely face of the franchise for the next nine years. | Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Yeah, they’re going to be good again. At least the Orioles will face them a lot less this season. Last year, the AL East was the most competitive division in baseball, with three of the AL’s six playoff teams … [Read more...] about Previewing the AL East: New York Yankees
Tuesday afternoon Orioles game thread: vs. Red Sox, 1:05
Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports In nine days, these two teams will play one another for real. Today, it’s another spring training game. But it’s on MASN. In nine days, the Orioles and Red Sox start off their 2023 seasons by playing one another in Boston. We’re not there yet. Today, they’ll play a game that doesn’t count as the two teams head into the home stretch of … [Read more...] about Tuesday afternoon Orioles game thread: vs. Red Sox, 1:05