Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images Mullins was the best player on the team not named Adley Rutschman. What comes next after a surprising work of greatness? For Cedric Mullins, this was the big question heading into the 2022 season. His 2021 campaign for the Orioles with the first 30 home run/30 stolen base combo in team history put him among the top players in … [Read more...] about Cedric Mullins couldn’t repeat 30/30 but still had a nice season for the Orioles
Orioles in the Arizona Fall League: Week 5 roundup
Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Orioles outfield prospect was the runner-up in the AFL Home Run Derby over the weekend. The World Series is over with, and with it, just about every last shred of baseball that’s connected to MLB until spring training rolls around in February. The one thing that’s still chugging along, for the rest of this week … [Read more...] about Orioles in the Arizona Fall League: Week 5 roundup
Adley Rutschman, Brandon Hyde among finalists for BBWAA awards
Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images An Orioles player hasn’t won a BBWAA award since 1991. On Monday night, the top three finishers for each of the four season awards given out by the Baseball Writers Association of America were announced. Those awards are each league’s Most Valuable Player, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year. … [Read more...] about Adley Rutschman, Brandon Hyde among finalists for BBWAA awards
Sunday Bird Droppings: Trey Mancini is a World Series champion
Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Houston Astros finished the season off last night. Trey is the champion we always knew he was. Hello, friends. Seven months later, that’s a wrap on the 2022 MLB season. The Astros are the champions, having knocked off the Phillies in six games with a win last night. I guess we’ll see if within three years there are … [Read more...] about Sunday Bird Droppings: Trey Mancini is a World Series champion
Saturday Bird Droppings: MLB’s offseason begins this weekend
Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun/Tribune News Service via Getty Images The World Series concludes in the next day or two, Cave agrees to ‘23 contract, Servideo is healthy, and Kjerstad impresses in Arizona. Good morning, Birdland! The offseason is nearly here. It could start as soon as tonight. The Astros lead the Phillies 3-2 in the World Series, and they are back at home to … [Read more...] about Saturday Bird Droppings: MLB’s offseason begins this weekend