Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles bullpen overachieved as a unit in 2022, but Dillon Tate has the stuff to avoid regression next season. Closers often get the lion’s share of attention in a bullpen. The nicknames, light shows, and signature walkout songs captivate an audience. Add in the fact that their appearance indicates the game is on the line, and nobody … [Read more...] about Dillon Tate quietly lived up to his potential in 2022
Orioles decline 2023 option for Jordan Lyles
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The team may still seek to bring Lyles back on a different contract. The Orioles answered their first big question of the offseason on Wednesday afternoon, making the choice to decline the $11 million option for Jordan Lyles for the 2023 season. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman was the first to report the news. With the option declined, the Orioles … [Read more...] about Orioles decline 2023 option for Jordan Lyles
Tuesday Bird Droppings: The Orioles have two BBWAA award finalists
Things went quite well for these two in 2022. | Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Adley Rutschman and Brandon Hyde are among the AL’s top three vote-getters for Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year, respectively. Good morning, Camden Chatters. Just two days after the end of the 2022 season, the Orioles are already front and center in MLB’s offseason news. Last … [Read more...] about Tuesday Bird Droppings: The Orioles have two BBWAA award finalists
With his sneaky-good play, Ramón Urías gave the Orioles a lot to think about next season
Urías, delivering some of the stealth Gold Glove defense he produced all season. | David Richard-USA TODAY Sports From the Mexican League in 2017 to a Gold Glove at third base in 2022, Urías embodies dark horse success. Nobody saw the Orioles coming this year. Picked to finish in the AL East cellar, they instead managed a winning record and hung around in the playoff … [Read more...] about With his sneaky-good play, Ramón Urías gave the Orioles a lot to think about next season
Monday Bird Droppings: Hot stove season is here!
See you at the 40-year anniversary of Camden Yards, Roogie | Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Like you, I am eagerly awaiting liftoff. Happy Monday, Camden Chatters. The offseason is here! With the World Series concluded, things are starting to happen. Many of the things happening right now are just a formality. The free agents have been declared, for one thing. For … [Read more...] about Monday Bird Droppings: Hot stove season is here!