Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images The 21-year-old held his own against older competition, showing off a mature offensive approach while continuing to contribute in all facets of the game. But he is still searching for a big breakout at the plate. A few seasons ago, Frederick Bencosme had some serious juice in the Orioles system. In 2022, just two … [Read more...] about Frederick Bencosme went in search of more power in 2024
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Cionel Pérez’s role as a high-leverage reliever didn’t go as planned
Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images It was a tough year for Cionel. Cionel Pérez has pitched in 60+ games out of the Orioles bullpen in each of the last three seasons. But only in the first of those, in 2022, did he see sustained success. That year he was a revelation, using a high 90s fastball and very good slider to pitch to just a 1.90 ERA. It feels like in the two years … [Read more...] about Cionel Pérez’s role as a high-leverage reliever didn’t go as planned
Tucker Davidson Elects Free Agency
The Orioles announced this morning that left-hander Tucker Davidson, whom they designated for assignment on the final day of the regular season, elected free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk. A former top prospect with the Braves, Davidson bounced to the Angels and Royals before landing with the O’s for the 2024 season. He posted 4 2/3 … [Read more...] about Tucker Davidson Elects Free Agency
How important is Wisconsin? Trump’s now visited 4 times in 8 days
By SCOTT BAUER and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON JUNEAU, Wis. (AP) — Donald Trump on Sunday visited Wisconsin for the fourth time in eight days as his campaign showers attention on a pivotal state where Republicans fret about his ability to match Democrats’ enthusiasm and turnout machine. “They say that Wisconsin is probably the toughest of the swing states to win,” Trump said in his … [Read more...] about How important is Wisconsin? Trump’s now visited 4 times in 8 days