BALTIMORE–What happened? A little more than two hours before the Orioles’ 12:05 p.m. game against the New York Mets, the team made what could be the first of many trades this month, sending relief pitcher Bryan Baker, who leads the team with 42 appearances, to the Tampa Bay Rays for a competitive balance pick, the 37th overall in Sunday’s draft. For executive vice … [Read more...] about Henderson’s pinch-hit home run gives Orioles 3-1 win over Mets hours after Baker trade
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Peter Schmuck: Is the Baker deal the canary in the Orioles’ mineshaft?
I’ll admit at the outset that at first glance I don’t like the Bryan Baker trade, though I understand the rationale. He’s a strong reliever – his meltdown on Tuesday night notwithstanding – and it’s not like the Orioles can pluck somebody out of their minor league system who can bring the same skill set to the mound in the late innings. And as much as executive vice … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Is the Baker deal the canary in the Orioles’ mineshaft?
Orioles sweep doubleheader for 1st time since 2016 with 7-3 win over Mets; Sugano makes adjustments
BALTIMORE–What happened? After trading Bryan Baker, the reliever who led their team in appearances, the Orioles swept a doubleheader from the New York Mets, the first time they’ve won two games in a day since June 25th, 2016. Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run, pinch-hit home run to key the Orioles’ 3-1 win in the first game. Tomoyuki Sugano allowed three runs on four hits in six … [Read more...] about Orioles sweep doubleheader for 1st time since 2016 with 7-3 win over Mets; Sugano makes adjustments
What will Orioles’ strategy be in the draft? | MAILBAG
Question: With having the number 37 pick now after the Bryan Baker trade, do you expect our draft strategy to change at all with our current picks at 19, 30, and 31? From: Matthew Bagrowski Answer: Matt, I think it increases the odds that at least one of those high picks will be a pitcher. I’ve long felt the Orioles should try to draft pitchers higher than they do, and I would … [Read more...] about What will Orioles’ strategy be in the draft? | MAILBAG
Thursday Orioles second game thread: vs. Mets, 5:05
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Late theatrics from Gunnar Henderson gave the Orioles a win in the first game. What does Game 2 have in store? It’s already been a heck of an eventful day in Birdland, with a surprise morning trade of Bryan Baker leading in to a doubleheader against the Mets. The Orioles offense slept through seven innings in the first game of the day … [Read more...] about Thursday Orioles second game thread: vs. Mets, 5:05