Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The rookie infielder was impressive in his late-season call-up. He will need to do it over an entire season for the Orioles to best their breakout performance from last summer. That pipeline of talent that general manager Mike Elias has often referenced in his 4+ years in charge of the Orioles finally started to … [Read more...] about 2023 Orioles vs. projections: Gunnar Henderson (poll)
Could Heston Kjerstad make his MLB debut in 2023?
Heston Kjerstad, swatting home runs last fall in the Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby. | Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images The No. 2 pick in the 2020 draft is looking and feeling good, and he’s already made a big impression on the skipper. The Orioles made a bunch of cuts this week, almost all expected: youngsters like Jackson Holliday, Connor Norby, … [Read more...] about Could Heston Kjerstad make his MLB debut in 2023?
Wednesday Bird Droppings: Félix looks good in spring debut
Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Bautista excels, Wells struggles, Jones answers questions, and the O’s continue feuding with the Nationals. Good morning, Birdland! My brain can only focus on so much baseball at one time, and with the World Baseball Classic in full swing this week, the Orioles are often the ones taking a backseat. But that didn’t prevent me from … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Félix looks good in spring debut
2023 Orioles vs. projections: Félix Bautista (poll)
David Richard-USA TODAY Sports The Mountain burst onto the seen last year with a triple-digit fastball and a wipe out splitter. Will he be the same guy in 2023? The Orioles first placed Félix Bautista on the 40-man roster in November 2021. Baltimore added Bautista, DL Hall, Kyle Bradish, Terrin Vavra, Kevin Smith and Logan Gillaspie in an effort to protect them from the … [Read more...] about 2023 Orioles vs. projections: Félix Bautista (poll)
Tuesday Bird Droppings: The Orioles were home run happy
Heston Kjerstad continued his sizzling spring with his third home run. | Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Birds bashed eight dingers in their two split-squad games yesterday, with a couple of notable prospects joining in on the fun. Good morning, Camden Chatters. Yesterday the Orioles doubled up on the exhibition fun, playing their first pair of … [Read more...] about Tuesday Bird Droppings: The Orioles were home run happy