Question: Two years ago I was sure the O’s had the best core group of young players in all MLB. But the group of Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman, Jordan Westburg and Colton Cowser has been a huge disappointment this year. Only Gunnar has had a decent year. I know injuries have played a big part but even when healthy the other three have regressed. Add Heston Kjerstad to that … [Read more...] about Are you worried about Orioles’ core players? | MAILBAG
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Source: Orioles promoted Elias to president of baseball operations
BALTIMORE—The Orioles promoted Mike Elias to president of baseball operations during the offseason and are seeking a general manager to work under him, according to a report in The Athletic by Ken Rosenthal and Brittany Ghiroli. An industry source, who confirmed the report but declined to comment on whether the team was seeking a general manager, said the Orioles are expanding … [Read more...] about Source: Orioles promoted Elias to president of baseball operations
Beavers delivers 2nd straight game-winning hit to lift Orioles to a sweep of Pirates, 3-2
BALTIMORE–What happened? The Orioles didn’t need last at-bat heroics to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. All it took was a dribbler up the middle by Dylan Beavers in the bottom of the seventh. Pittsburgh reliever Evan Sisk, a left-hander, was brought in to face the left-handed Beavers in the seventh, and for the second straight game, he delivered the key hit. Beavers’ … [Read more...] about Beavers delivers 2nd straight game-winning hit to lift Orioles to a sweep of Pirates, 3-2
Lots of questions about Elias, Orioles’ next move
Most people are eager to brag about their job promotions. That’s not the case with Mike Elias, who’s been the Orioles’ president of baseball operations for some time, though when he was promoted isn’t clear. According to an industry source, who confirmed a report by The Athletic that Elias was promoted from his old job of executive vice president/general manager, the move was … [Read more...] about Lots of questions about Elias, Orioles’ next move
Why did Orioles keep Cowser over Stowers? | MAILBAG
Question: Why did the Orioles keep Colton Cowser instead of Kyle Stowers in the trade for Trevor Rogers? Or were Stowers and Connor Norby required for the deal? Yes, hindsight is great, but did O’s think Cowser was the better one to keep? From: Bob Stier Answer: Bob, at the time of the trade, Cowser was playing regularly, and Stowers was at Norfolk. Cowser was judged by the … [Read more...] about Why did Orioles keep Cowser over Stowers? | MAILBAG