All together now: GUNNAR HENDERSON | Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images In a just-released Baseball America prospect list update, Gunnar Henderson is the #1 prospect in all of baseball. What a difference a few months make. At the start of this Orioles minor league season, 2022 seemed like another year for hoping that maybe players would play well enough … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league week in review: Henderson, Stowers, Cowser stay hot
Let’s play hitting coach for Ryan Mountcastle
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images After setting the O’s rookie home run record in 2021, this year has been much more streaky for RMC. We take a look at what has caused some struggles and possible fixes. Of all the things that the Trey Mancini trade signaled, perhaps the most obvious is this: the front office believes that Ryan Mountcastle is the future at 1B. It … [Read more...] about Let’s play hitting coach for Ryan Mountcastle
You can’t get an Adley Rutschman hug, but you can get an Adley Hugs t-shirt
Adley Rutschman has been everything an Orioles fan could have hoped and more. A couple of months into his Orioles career, he is the best hitter on the team. By measures like Wins Above Replacement, he’s the most valuable player on the team, thanks to his solid hitting and stellar defense at the premium position of catcher. There’s one other great thing about Adley that isn’t … [Read more...] about You can’t get an Adley Rutschman hug, but you can get an Adley Hugs t-shirt
Sunday afternoon Orioles game thread: vs. Pirates, 1:35pm
The “park that forever changed baseball” has been on full display this weekend as the Orioles eye another home sweep. | Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Orioles look to complete the home sweep against Pittsburgh and run their winning streak to six games. After celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Camden Yards in style Saturday night, the Orioles have an opportunity for … [Read more...] about Sunday afternoon Orioles game thread: vs. Pirates, 1:35pm
Orioles fail to sweep Pirates, losing series finale 8-1
The Orioles’ offense felt flat Sunday, while the Pirates benefited from some fortunate breaks. | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Bad bounces and a bad showing from the offense saw the O’s snap their 5-game win streak and lose ground in the Wild Card race. After plenty of celebrating on Saturday night, the Orioles were struck with a post-anniversary hangover … [Read more...] about Orioles fail to sweep Pirates, losing series finale 8-1