Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports The rookie catcher’s offensive heroics, combined with great pitching and outfield defense, led the Os to their second straight shutout win. The Orioles came into Thursday night’s game having lost their last eight games against the White Sox. They were 0-7 against the Southsiders in 2021, and their last win versus Chicago came in 2019. … [Read more...] about Adley Rutschman powers the Orioles to a 4-0 win over the White Sox
Wednesday Bird Droppings: Playing down to the competition
Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports Mock drafts, Kjerstad shining, and Lyles leading. Good morning, Birdland! Well, so much for the idea of a quick sweep over an inferior opponent. The Orioles offense didn’t show up to their 3-0 loss on Tuesday night. They managed just four measly hits against a Nationals pitching staff that has been getting knocked around all season … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Playing down to the competition
Orioles minor league recap 6/22: Delmarva leads the way with a 12-run outburst
Jordan Westburg homered. Again. | USA TODAY NETWORK Shorebirds the only winners Tuesday, but top prospects continue hot starts at their new assignments. Triple-A: Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs (Phillies) 10, Norfolk Tides 7 The first four innings Tuesday night for DL Hall (Orioles #5 prospect) were everything you could have wanted: no runs allowed, only one hit allowed and … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 6/22: Delmarva leads the way with a 12-run outburst
Are Mike Baumann’s starting pitching days already behind him?
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The Orioles' third highest pitching prospect has not started a game at Norfolk or Baltimore this season. How will his lack of an effective third pitch impact his future? The Orioles' search for starting pitching has spanned many directions. Mike Elias inherited John Means, Grayson Rodriguez and D.L. Hall, and his hesitancy to draft pitchers … [Read more...] about Are Mike Baumann’s starting pitching days already behind him?
Know Your Orioles 40-man: Jonathan Araúz
Recent Orioles waiver claim Jonathan Araúz has hit .204/.280/.320 in 59 big league games. | Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images Mike Elias has occasionally brought to the Orioles players he acquired before. Jonathan Araúz is the latest one. Over the offseason, Camden Chat published an article about each member of the Orioles 40-man roster. During the 2022 season, we … [Read more...] about Know Your Orioles 40-man: Jonathan Araúz