Nationals Go One Step Up and Two Steps Back Blame it on the rain? Counting games before the All-Star break, the Washington Nationals dealt with seven rain delays in eleven 11 games. Still, it was a disappointing start to the second half of the season for the Nats who lost two of three to the St. Louis Cardinals. Washington has played well in series against other struggling … [Read more...] about No Gateway for Nats in St. Louis
Orioles sign their first two picks of the 2023 draft
The Baltimore Orioles signed their first two picks from the 2023 MLB draft yesterday, the team announced. The Orioles drafted outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. with the 17th overall pick in the draft he signed right after their second round pick outfielder Mac Horvath with the 53rd overall pick. The Orioles have been quick to sign their top picks since Mike Elias has taken … [Read more...] about Orioles sign their first two picks of the 2023 draft
Rehashing the 2022 MLB Draft: How in the world did the Orioles escape some bad apples?
Jackson Holliday is already in Double-A while the other 4 top 5 picks are languishing. Picture it, the MLB draft, 2022, the Orioles have the number one pick of the draft and are widely expected to take Druw Jones, the son of Andruw Jones as the first pick. Druw Jones is an immensely talented player with raw power and great potential to be a 32-42 homerun hitter in the … [Read more...] about Rehashing the 2022 MLB Draft: How in the world did the Orioles escape some bad apples?
Jackson Holliday’s Debut in AA
Jackson Holliday, the first overall draft pick by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2022 draft, participates in batting practice prior to a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Jackson Holliday’s Debut in AA Over the weekend Orioles top prospect and MLB’s number one overall … [Read more...] about Jackson Holliday’s Debut in AA
A draft jewel in the 8th round – Catcher Creed Willems
How does a player with a stocky body “built by Betty Crocker” have so much talent and power? Most importantly, how did the Baltimore Orioles find such a gem? The late Tony Gwynn confessed that his stocky body was built by “Betty Crocker” owing to his love of baked goods. Daniel Vogelbach of the New York Mets is solidly built, no-neck, pudgy dude at 6′ 0.5″ and 265lb. The … [Read more...] about A draft jewel in the 8th round – Catcher Creed Willems