Now that I’ve listed and given the reasons for the 10 fine players whose names I checked on my 2025 Hall of Fame ballot, I think it’s a good time to explain why I didn’t vote for a couple of players who have Hall-worthy numbers and reserve the right to vote for them later. It’s also a chance to relate my take on the Hall of Fame selection process, which is more complicated than … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: My Hall of Fame ballot is in the mail (Part 3)
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Why has there been no talk about a Means return to Orioles? | MAILBAG
Question: Why has there been no discussion about bringing back starting pitcher John Means? From: Jeffrey Shupe Answer: Jeffrey, it’s a popular question, and it’s recently been asked by Mitch, James Martin, Chris Kiyak and Bill Bellistri, among others. During the Winter Meetings, there was some chatter that the Boston Red Sox were interested in Means, but that’s the only thing … [Read more...] about Why has there been no talk about a Means return to Orioles? | MAILBAG
Plane crash near Fullerton Airport leaves 2 dead and 19 people injured
Two people died and 19 others suffered injuries following a small plane crash in Orange County Thursday afternoon. … [Read more...] about Plane crash near Fullerton Airport leaves 2 dead and 19 people injured
Thursday Bird Droppings: New year, same anxiety about the Orioles rotation
Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images Maybe you also have anxiety about the soon-to-come Oriole Park at Camden Yards renovations ruining things. Hello, friends. We’ve made it! We’re into the year where the next Orioles Opening Day will occur. It is still two months and 25 days away from today, with the start of spring training about a month and ten days from … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: New year, same anxiety about the Orioles rotation
The 2025 Orioles calendar comes up just short of perfection
Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images After a perfect 2024 calendar in terms of players actually in the organization on January 1, the makers just missed for 2025. For most of my adult life, I have been able to count on receiving an Orioles calendar as a Christmas present. It’s a great time to get a calendar. I wouldn’t bother to buy one for myself and as … [Read more...] about The 2025 Orioles calendar comes up just short of perfection