Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Yeah, it’s too early to draw conclusions about anything, but it’s not too early to feel the optimism already. Of course it’s too early to draw impressions about this club. Opening Day is still a month away, and MASN practically isn’t even televising anything. But hey, even baseball that doesn’t count is better than no baseball, and even a … [Read more...] about Some too-early Week 1 spring training reactions
Thursday Bird Droppings: One more rave review for the Orioles farm system
Gunnar Henderson and seven other top 100 prospects are part of why the Orioles have the #1 ranked farm system. | Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Baseball America’s ranking of all 30 farm systems puts the Orioles on top Hello, friends. There are now 28 days remaining until Orioles Opening Day. It is just four weeks from today. The number 28 was used most recently by … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: One more rave review for the Orioles farm system
2023 Orioles vs. projections: Adam Frazier (poll)
Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images The Orioles veteran infield signing is projected to bounce back a bit this year. Do you think he will? Between signings and trades this offseason, the Orioles made five moves that had an immediate impact on the roster picture for the coming season. Four of them had readily apparent rationales for making them, even if it would have … [Read more...] about 2023 Orioles vs. projections: Adam Frazier (poll)
Wednesday Bird Droppings: Bradish cruises in spring debut
Mike Lang / USA TODAY NETWORK Baker struggled, Rutschman walked. Cowser works with wood, and a ninth inning without umps. Good morning, Birdland! The Orioles were on TV yesterday for the first time this spring. It was nice to see the fellas even if we had to listen to the Pirates announcers, who I’m sure are wonderful during the regular season, but they (understandably) … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Bradish cruises in spring debut
2023 Orioles vs. projections: Austin Voth (poll)
Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images After being a pleasant surprise as a starter in 2022, can Voth surprise again in ‘23? Or will a likely demotion to the bullpen lead to regression? When Austin Voth made the trip up 95 last season and traded Ben’s Chili Bowl for crab cakes and Natty Boh, to say expectations were low is probably an understatement. After all, how could … [Read more...] about 2023 Orioles vs. projections: Austin Voth (poll)