Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports MLB is reportedly seeking federal mediators to get involved in negotiations between owners and players. Whether it helps bring an end to the lockout remains to be seen. Good morning, Camden Chatters. There was potentially big news regarding the MLB lockout yesterday. No, the owners and players didn’t have any breakthroughs in negotiations. … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: Mediation may be on the way for MLB
Know Your Orioles 40-man: Bryan Baker
Bryan Baker pitches for the Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field (Spring Training, February 28, 2021). | Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images While he hasn’t pitched for the O’s and he’s only got one inning of MLB experience, Bryan Baker has a chance to relieve for Baltimore this year. This article is part of the Know Your Orioles 40-man series, which features … [Read more...] about Know Your Orioles 40-man: Bryan Baker
Thursday Bird Droppings: Another rave review for the Orioles farm rolls in
The top five Orioles farm system, led by Adley Rutschman, will be coming for MLB soon. We hope. | Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images In Baseball America’s 2022 farm system rankings, the Orioles come in at #4. They’ve come a long way in a few years. Hello, friends. This week’s lack of movement towards a resolution of the ownership-imposed lockout of MLB players has made … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: Another rave review for the Orioles farm rolls in
Know Your Orioles 40-man: Cionel Pérez
John Glaser-USA TODAY Sports Who? He’s never played an inning for the Orioles, but the lefty reliever Mike Elias once drafted could be a contributor out of the bullpen in 2022. This article is part of the Know Your Orioles 40-man series, which features an article about each of the 38 players currently on the Orioles roster. There will be one every weekday until we run … [Read more...] about Know Your Orioles 40-man: Cionel Pérez
Wednesday Bird Droppings: Spring training delay is all but a certainty at this point
Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports The two sides met again and gained little traction. Plus, a look inside the hiring of the O’s new minor league coaches and fan thoughts on the organization. Good morning, Birdland! Welp, we remain without a new CBA between the league and the players. The two sides met again on Tuesday, this time for about 90 minutes, and little progress was … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Spring training delay is all but a certainty at this point