Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Brian Ebel exits the organization, preparing to spend this winter, and spring speculation. Good Morning, Birdland, Even more changes are coming to the Orioles’ clubhouse. It was reported by The Athletic on Tuesday that head athletic trainer Brian Ebel would be departing his role. At the moment, it is unclear if … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: More changes in the clubhouse
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Alex Pham had his struggles in Double-A, but continues to grow as a pitcher
Alex Pham, on the mound in March during a spring training game in Sarasota, FL. | Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images From an unheralded college reliever to the O’s No. 27 prospect, Pham is still trying to hit his ceiling as a starter. The 2023 season marked a triple milestone for Alex Pham. Not only did the little-hyped right hander get a chance to … [Read more...] about Alex Pham had his struggles in Double-A, but continues to grow as a pitcher
Yennier Cano provided solid, not spectacular, relief without Félix Bautista by his side
Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images The 30-year-old Cano failed to replicate his dominant rookie campaign but still provided steady relief for a majority of the season. Baltimore’s winning window took a significant blow when Félix Bautista suffered a UCL injury back in August 2023. The Orioles felt the impact right away, and Craig Kimbrel failed in the closer role last season. … [Read more...] about Yennier Cano provided solid, not spectacular, relief without Félix Bautista by his side
Twins To Name Matt Borgschulte Hitting Coach
The Twins are hiring Orioles co-hitting coach Matt Borgschulte as their new hitting coach, replacing the recently dismissed David Popkins, as first reported by Brandon Warne. It’s a return to his first professional organization, as Borgschulte was a hitting coach in the Twins’ minor league ranks from 2018-21 before being hired to Baltimore’s big league staff for the 2022 … [Read more...] about Twins To Name Matt Borgschulte Hitting Coach
Orioles’ longtime trainer Brian Ebel won’t return for 2025 after injury-filled season
The Orioles jumped out to a fast start to the 2024 season but struggled over the final three months after injuries thinned out their starting rotation and deprived them of several key hitters. Now a change to the training staff has been made. Longtime head athletic trainer Brian Ebel will not be returning to the organization for next season, a source with knowledge of the … [Read more...] about Orioles’ longtime trainer Brian Ebel won’t return for 2025 after injury-filled season