With chances for the postseason looking dim, July will still be a crucial month for the Orioles, as they decide which players they should keep and who should be available in a trade. The trade deadline is July 31st, and the guess here is it’s going to be an extraordinarily active one for the Orioles. Let’s take a look at who are the most likely Orioles to be on the move. First, … [Read more...] about Checking on Orioles’ trade possibilities
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Why does Orioles’ Mansolino change relievers so often? | MAILBAG
Question: Why is it that when a relief pitcher comes in and pitches a perfect inning, he’s yanked? The manager brings in a new reliever the next inning and many times he’s pounded and we lose the game. Hyde did that a lot and Mansolino is doing it. This right or lefty batters is being way overblown. My Wednesday brunch group in total think it is ridiculous, From: Jackie … [Read more...] about Why does Orioles’ Mansolino change relievers so often? | MAILBAG
The Orioles finally have an electric pitching prospect
One day I hope to have a picture of Esteban Mejía to show you. | Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images Esteban Mejía and his 102-mph fastball are turning heads. If I learned one day that Mike Elias has a “TINSTAPP” tattoo on his forearm, I wouldn’t be shocked. Few teams in MLB seem to so completely embody the mantra, “There is no such thing as a pitching … [Read more...] about The Orioles finally have an electric pitching prospect
Orioles-Braves series preview: Two disappointments meet in Atlanta
Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Both of these teams are running out of time to prove that they are, in fact, playoff contenders. A series win this weekend would be helpful. This is the series version of the Spider-Man pointing meme. Both the Orioles and Braves entered the season with World Series ambitions. But more than halfway through the year … [Read more...] about Orioles-Braves series preview: Two disappointments meet in Atlanta
Fans expect Orioles to get closer, but not close enough, to wild card by trade deadline
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images They’ll probably have to run the table from now to the All-Star break to stop Mike Elias from planning the fire sale. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Baltimore Orioles fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly … [Read more...] about Fans expect Orioles to get closer, but not close enough, to wild card by trade deadline