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Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The new backup to Adley is looking for a bounce-back year How he arrived: Acquired from Mets for player to be named later, 12/21/22 Who left: Tyler Nevin designated for assignment, 12/21/22 Adley Rutschman can’t catch 162 games. No one can, or should. Even when a team is fortunate like the Orioles and is able to draft a … [Read more...] about Know Your Orioles 40-man: James McCann

Managers arguing about the umpire’s strike zone could soon become a thing of the past. | Photo by David Berding/Getty Images An electronic strike zone will be used at all Triple-A parks this year, and could find its way to the majors soon enough. Good morning, Camden Chatters. Yesterday was a fairly quiet day for MLB roster moves, with Carlos Correa finally having … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: Robot umpires coming soon?

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles may not have made significant additions to the rotation, but they have more than five candidates on the roster. How many spots are truly up for grabs? The Orioles have not ruled out signing a veteran free agent for the rotation, but their choices are dwindling by the day. Baltimore could acquire a top arm via trade, but it’s … [Read more...] about Which starters are locks for the Orioles rotation?

Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images A familiar face returns for another Orioles stint How he arrived: Signed free agent contract 12/21/22 Who left: Lewin Díaz designated for assignment 12/21/22 The Mike Elias era of the Orioles has not been one marked by sentimental reunions with players who were here before he was around. To free agents and veteran players he traded alike, … [Read more...] about Know Your Orioles 40-man: Mychal Givens

Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images Five years after his last big league game, Chris Tillman is trying to work his way back to the majors. Good morning, Camden Chatters. Hey, remember Chris Tillman? The tall right-hander spent his entire 10-year MLB career with the Orioles after they acquired him as a prospect from the Mariners in the 2008 Erik Bedard heist. Tillman debuted … [Read more...] about Tuesday Bird Droppings: A former Oriole is attempting a comeback