Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports The O’s have had an unimpressive homestand, their best prospect is struggling mightily in the majors, and their second best prospect is out for at least three months. Things aren’t great, folks. Good morning, Camden Chatters. Was it really less than a week ago that we were feeling like the Orioles had turned a corner? They were coming off … [Read more...] about Monday Bird Droppings: Orioles’ fans optimism is being tested
Orioles minor league recap 6/6: More K’s from DL Hall, more dingers from Kyle Stowers
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports DL Hall earned his first win with Norfolk and Stowers went yard twice and had an outfield assist. Triple-A: Norfolk Tides 8, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Marlins) 2 After Jacksonville put up a twenty-spot on Norfolk on Saturday, it was good to right the ship on Sunday. And Norfolk did it in style. Tides pitchers whiffed 15 Jacksonville … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 6/6: More K’s from DL Hall, more dingers from Kyle Stowers
The project to make Tyler Wells a starter is thriving
Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports It’s always a risk to convert a successful bullpen piece into a starter, but the former Rule 5 pick has taken to the role well, even if his approach is a little old school. Teams love to dream about turning a solid relief pitcher into a valuable starter. The Orioles are no exception here. Not so long ago it felt like an annual spring … [Read more...] about The project to make Tyler Wells a starter is thriving
Gunnar Henderson, Jordan Westburg promoted to Triple-A Norfolk
GUNNAR HENDERSON! | Photo by 2021 Rodger Wood/Diamond Images via Getty Images Two prospects who could be the Orioles SS/3B combo of the future are now only a level away from MLB. In the wake of the news that Grayson Rodriguez is probably out until September and maybe for the rest of the season, Orioles fans could really use some good prospect news. The team helpfully … [Read more...] about Gunnar Henderson, Jordan Westburg promoted to Triple-A Norfolk
Sunday Bird Droppings: Looking to grab a series win against Cleveland
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The Orioles and Guardians have split the first two games, leaving a decisive rubber match for today. Hello, friends. Just when it seems like the Orioles are about to sink into the kind of 12+ game losing streak funk that they’ve hit over past seasons, they manage to do enough to win a game. With a messy recent stretch for the … [Read more...] about Sunday Bird Droppings: Looking to grab a series win against Cleveland