With the 2023 season quickly approaching, The Baltimore Battery staff gives you our 10 hot takes for the 2023 Orioles season, finishing with numbers 5-1:
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The Baltimore Battery’s 10 hot takes for Orioles 2023 season: Numbers 10-6
With the 2023 season quickly approaching, The Baltimore Battery staff gives you our 10 hot takes for the 2023 Orioles season, starting with numbers 10-6:
Predicting Orioles organizational Opening Day starters
With Kyle Gibson officially announced as the Orioles’ 2023 Opening Day starter, our Zack Bucklew predicts the starters taking the mound for each O’s minor league affiliate’s opener:
Predicting O’s Opening Day starting lineup
With Opening Day just one week away, our Zack Bucklew predicts the Orioles’ starting lineup for the 2023 season opener against Corey Kluber and the Red Sox:
O’s bullpen: Who has shined & struggled this spring
With spring training halfway finished, the Orioles are still trying to figure out which arms to have in their bullpen. Our Zack Bucklew dives deep to see which relievers have shined and which have struggled so far this spring for the O’s:
5 hot takes for Orioles’ top 30 prospects in 2023
With spring training in full go from sunny, warm Florida, our Zack Bucklew lists five hot takes for a few Orioles top 30 prospects heading into the 2023 season:
5 underrated O’s prospects to watch in 2023: Part 2
As we get closer to the 2023 baseball season, our Zack Bucklew lists five more Orioles prospects that are underrated in a system that is stacked full of talent:
MLB Pipeline releases Orioles 2023 top 30 prospect list
With MLB Pipeline releasing their 2023 Orioles top 30 prospects list, our Zack Bucklew dives in to see which prospects were added, which were subtracted and which made the biggest jump and fall from last year’s list:
Orioles helping expand baseball for all fans
The Orioles are giving Birdland more access to games for the 2023 season to ensure an overall better fan experience at Camden Yards. Our Zack Bucklew goes over exactly what the team is doing this year:
O’s spring training more important than it’s been in years
This year’s spring training is as important and relevant as it’s been in years for the Orioles. Our Zack Bucklew lists five reasons why that’s the case heading into the 2023 season:
Sitting down with O’s prospect Creed Willems
Our Zack Bucklew sits down with Orioles catching prospect Creed Willems to talk his journey in the pros thus far, his faith and much more:
Throwing it back: 2015 Eastern League Champion Bowie Baysox
The 2015 Bowie Baysox, a squad that had the likes of Trey Mancini and Mike Yastrzemski in the middle of the lineup, is the last Orioles minor league team to win a championship. Our Zack Bucklew revisits the Eastern League Champions and their journey through the postseason:
Darren O’Day retires from MLB after 17 years
Long-time Oriole reliever Darren O’Day announced his retirement from Major Leage Baseball after a 17-year career. Our Zack Bucklew looks back on the sidearm right-hander’s run from his time in orange and black:
O’s lead way with 8 prospects in MLB Pipeline 2023 top 100
The Orioles have a league-leading eight prospects in MLB Pipeline’s top 100. Our Zack Bucklew tells you which guys made the list and where they are ranked:
Orioles acquire Cole Irvin, Kyle Virbitsky from A’s
The Orioles have acquired left-hander Cole Irvin, as well as right-handed pitching prospect Kyle Virbitsky, from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for infield prospect Darell Hernaiz. Our Zack Bucklew has the details:
3 reasons why signing pitching next offseason makes more sense for O’s
The Orioles have been quite dormant when it comes to signing free agent pitching this offseason. Our Zack Bucklew explains how this could be beneficial to the O’s this year:
5 MLB players you may have forgotten were Orioles’ top prospects
This piece will leave you wondering about what might have been! Our Zack Bucklew lists five MLB players you may have forgotten were Orioles’ top prospects:
Orioles announce 2023 international signing class
The Orioles have announced that they are in agreement with 27 international prospects, highlighted by 16-year-old shortstop Luis Almeyda. Our Zack Bucklew introduces us to the Domincan native, along with the rest of the 2023 international signing class:
Sitting down with O’s prospect Peter Van Loon
After being drafted in the 16th round of the MLB Draft out of UC Irvine in 2021, right-hander Peter Van Loon has become one of the most underrated pitching prospects in the Orioles organization. Our Zack Bucklew sits down with Van Loon to discuss his journey thus far:
Orioles announce 2023 promotional schedule
The Orioles officially released their 2023 promotional schedules for spring training and the regular season. Our Zack Bucklew details the giveaways set to debut this season:
O’s acquire Darwinzon Hernandez from Red Sox
The Orioles have acquired left-handed pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations. Our Zack Bucklew has all the details:
O’s acquire Ryan O’Hearn from Royals
The Orioles have acquired first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for cash considerations. Our Zack Bucklew has all the details:
5 underrated O’s prospects to watch in 2023
As we get closer to the 2023 baseball season, our Zack Bucklew lists five Orioles prospects that are underrated in a system that is stacked full of talent:
7 prospects that could debut for O’s in 2023
With a flux of top talent coming through the Orioles’ farm system, 2023 could be the year of the big league debut for Baltimore. Our Zack Bucklew gives you seven prospects who could make their big league debut this coming season:
Orioles 2022 Rule 5 Draft: Analysis & Overview
The O’s were once again active in this year’s Rule 5 Draft, selecting four players. Our Zack Bucklew has on the details on those players and the three the O’s lost in the process:
Orioles sign RHP Kyle Gibson to 1-year deal
The Orioles have signed right-hander Kyle Gibson to a one-year deal, pending a physical. Our Zack Bucklew has all the details:
Orioles sign Franchy Cordero, plus more roster moves
The Orioles made a flurry of roster moves this afternoon, including signing utility man Franchy Cordero. Our Zack Bucklew has all the details on each move:
Orioles add 5 prospects to 40-man roster
The O’s added five players to their 40-man roster, including MLB’s top pitching prospect, Grayson Rodriguez. Our Zack Bucklew has all the details on each player added and those who are now Rule 5 eligible:
Kjerstad wins AFL MVP, how 2 Oriole prospects dominated 2022 AFL season
Seven Orioles prospects participated in the Arizona Fall League this year, with Heston Kjerstad and Noah Denoyer both named AFL All-Stars! Our Zack Bucklew recaps the 2022 AFL season for the Baby Birds:
Baltimore Orioles 2022 season recap: Part 1 – Front office evaluation
The 2022 Baltimore Orioles had a year to remember, as they secured their first winning season since 2016! Our Zack Bucklew begins our four-part season recap reviewing the front office moves made prior to and during the season:
2022 Orioles MiLB All Star Team
The 2022 MiLB season was a great one for the Orioles farm system, with many top prospects continuing to develop and earn promotions on their way to the big leagues! Our Zack Bucklew recaps the best of the best, as he presents the 2022 O’s Minor League All-Star Team:
2022 Delmarva Shorebirds Season Recap
The Delmarva Shorebirds ended their season on a positive, with a three-game winning streak! Our Zack Bucklew recaps the 2022 Delmarva season:
Orioles have third consecutive winning month, first time since 2016
The Orioles had their third consecutive winning month in August, the first time they’ve had such a feat since 2016! Our Zack Bucklew recaps the month of August, and who specifically had impressive months for the O’s:
Shorebirds win series against Lynchburg, walk-off Hillcats 3 times
The Shorebirds grabbed a much-needed series victory over Lynchburg, tallying three walk-offs in the process! Our Zack Bucklew recaps your week in Shorebirds baseball:
Remember the name, Jud “the Stud” Fabian
The O’s got their man in this year’s MLB Draft, selecting outfielder Jud Fabian with their third overall pick! Our Zack Bucklew tells you why you should remember the name, Jud “the Stud” Fabian:
Shorebirds split slugging series against Red Sox
The Shorebirds split their series against Salem and saw new faces put up impressive offensive numbers in their first taste of Single-A action! Our Zack Bucklew recaps your week in Shorebirds baseball:
Shorebirds split series against Mudcats, continue to struggle
The Shorebirds split their series against the Mudcats, as their offensive struggles continue. Our Zack Bucklew recaps your week in Shorebirds baseball:
Bowie splits with Akron, playoff chances in jeopardy
The Baysox split their series with the RubberDucks, in what might be a set they look back on. Our Zack Bucklew recaps your week in Baysox baseball:
O’s announce minor league promotions
The Orioles made a plethora of minor league promotions to begin the week, including the promotions of three of the O’s top-30 prospects, according to MLB Pipeline! Our Zack Bucklew has all the details:
Shorebirds get swept to shore by Augusta
It was another rough week for the Shorebirds, as they were swept by Augusta in their six-game series. Our Zack Bucklew recaps your week in Shorebirds baseball:
Orioles start August with plethora of roster moves
The Orioles organization has undergone many roster moves, both at the major and minor league levels. Our Zack Bucklew reports on some of those moves:
Jorge López traded to Twins for 4 minor league pitchers
The Orioles have traded closer Jorge López to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for four pitching prospects. Our Zack Bucklew reports:
Shorebirds have fantastic 5-1 week against Hillcats
The Shorebirds had a red-hot week, as they took their series against the Nats, five games to one! Our Zack Bucklew recaps your week in Shorebirds baseball:
Orioles have back-to-back winning months, finish 16-9 in July
The O’s had their best month of play since 2016, as they went 16-9 in July! Our Zack Bucklew recaps the exciting month of O’s baseball:
Baysox dominate their way to 5-1 series win against Altoona
The Baysox had an absolutely dominant week against Altoona, as they improve to 18-8 in the second half! Our Zack Bucklew recaps your week in Baysox baseball:
3 contributing factors to Orioles 10-game winning streak
The Orioles had many contributing factors when it came to their recently broken 10-game winning streak, but these three stood out the most! Our Zack Bucklew reports:
Shorebirds edge out series win over Salem
The Shorebirds had a nice bounce-back week, as they squeak out a series win over Salem. Our Zack Bucklew recaps your week in Shorebirds baseball:
Orioles make history in June 2022: Breakdown of first winning month in almost 5 years
The O’s had their first winning month since August of 2017 in the month of June! Our Zack Bucklew breaks down the exciting month of Birdland baseball:
Jorge Mateo: Defensive magician Baltimore needed
Jorge Mateo has been a sparkplug for the O’s since being claimed off waivers from the Padres last season! And his glove alone has made a huge difference on this club! Zack Bucklew reports:
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