SARASOTA–What’s happening? The Orioles optioned first baseman/third baseman Coby Mayo to minor league camp. They also reassigned their other top prospect, catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo, to minor league camp along with right-handers Corbin Martin, Levi Stoudt and Thaddeus Ward, infielder Nick Gordon and outfielder Daz Cameron. Manager Brandon Hyde said with a deep Orioles … [Read more...] about Povich makes case for 5th starter in Orioles’ 8-2 win over Blue Jays; Hyde on Mayo’s demotion
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The Real Steve Dalkowski: Orioles’ hardest thrower lived a hard-luck life
In the chapter on Steve Dalkowski in my 2001 book on Orioles history, I quoted numerous people who’d played with or seen the legendary fireballer. Boog Powell, Steve Barber, Milt Pappas, Barry Shetrone, Earl Weaver, Walter Youse, Harry Dalton and others eagerly recalled him and told stories. Their memories of Dalkowski still burned bright. But one voice was absent from the … [Read more...] about The Real Steve Dalkowski: Orioles’ hardest thrower lived a hard-luck life
Wednesday Bird Droppings: Coby Mayo is not happy about his demotion
Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images Spring training is winding down, demotions are happening, and Povich is making his case. Good morning Birdland, Opening Day is right around the corner, which means the Orioles’ roster is beginning to take shape. That continued on Tuesday, when the O’s “cut” more players, including top prospects Samuel Basallo and Coby Mayo. These … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Coby Mayo is not happy about his demotion
The Orioles will need more consistency from Dean Kremer
Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images The right hander has hovered around average for years. Could he have a breakthrough in ‘25? Look: there are worse things than being an average MLB pitcher. Being terrible at baseball, for instance. So we need to clarify that when we say that for the last few seasons, Dean Kremer has been an average starting pitcher, this is still a … [Read more...] about The Orioles will need more consistency from Dean Kremer
Previewing the AL East: Toronto Blue Jays
Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images Will the additions made by the Blue Jays pull them out of the basement of the AL East? This week, Camden Chat is previewing the rest of the division and other expected AL contenders. We’ve already covered the Yankees and Red Sox. The recent Blue Jays often seem like a team that should be better than it is. They just never seem to be … [Read more...] about Previewing the AL East: Toronto Blue Jays