The Baltimore Battery

O’s have another winning month, continue impressive season

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

It’s pretty crazy how we are two months down this season, and the Orioles are still one of the best teams in baseball this season.

Birds in the Bay – O’s fly into San Fran for 3: Series Preview

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The Baltimore Orioles have landed in San Francisco and will face the Giants for a three-game series to start June. It’s been four years since the Orioles have faced the Giants, and this looks like one that could be fun.

4 Oriole products that dominated the College World Series

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

The College Baseball World Series is upon us, and it’s time to look back at some players that the Orioles drafted and how they completely took over the event.

Birds drop second straight home series, lose to Guardians: Series Recap

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The long brutal month of May is ending, and for the Orioles, it could mean some relief. Though they had a winning month, they finished it losing consecutive series at home.

O’s sign Aaron Hicks to majors deal, Cedric Mullins to IL

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

With word of Cedric Mullins being sidelined for a few weeks and players like Kyle Stowers and Colton Cowser on the IL in the minors, the Orioles were left with a hole.

Tides clip Redbirds to win series: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The Tides are having a fun time playing baseball this year. They are 35-15 in their division, hold an eight-game lead over second place, a six-game lead for the best record in the league and have a run differential of +118.

IronBirds drop series to BlueClaws: Weekly Recap

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Stephen Heckman

The IronBirds had a chance to creep over the .500 mark this week, as they welcomed the BlueClaws to town. Unfortunately, things went a bit differently, and they fell to 20-24 after dropping a rare seven-game series, 2-5.

Bowie takes series against Akron: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

The Bowie Baysox have won their first series since the opening series against Harford back in the beginning of April. Behind phenomenal pitching and great power, the Baysox were able to take four out of the six games and move to a 16-27 record on the season.

O’s welcome Cleveland for 3: Series Preview

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

To say the Orioles have played a gauntlet in May would be an understatement. Seven of their eight opponents had winning records, four of the seven were, or are, first place teams, and of the seven, all of them are expected to contend or solidify a postseason spot.

O’s avoid sweep in series loss to Rangers: Series Recap

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

It’s the 28th of the month, and the Orioles have battled through a gauntlet of first place and Wild-Card-worthy teams. Playing 15 of the last 16 days and having only two off days for the month, the young Orioles have laid it all on the line.

Rangers come to town, O’s debut City Connects: Series Preview

The Orioles have faced each challenge thrown their way this month. After completing an AL East 5-1 road trip, the Birds have no time to stop and breathe.

Baltimore connects with city and culture

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The Baltimore Orioles, a team of history, just like the town that has embraced and loved them from the inception of this proud franchise. A team that has developed a fan base as prolific and vast as the players who make up the team.

O’s slay Yankees in the Bronx: Series Recap

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

May continues to throw the gauntlet of teams that were supposed to be better than the young Orioles. Truth be told, the Orioles haven’t listened to the talk and have taken each game one at a time.

4 Days in Heaven: Angels come to Charm City

Written by:

Jason Benowitz

If you’ve known or followed me for more than two weeks, you know that I am likely the biggest Orioles fan that is a Shohei Ohtani fan. I also will argue that Mike Trout is one of the greatest of all time. With those two things in mind, I’ve had the Angels series circled on my calendar since the day the schedule was announced.

Birds fly into New York to battle Yankees: Series Preview

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The Baltimore Orioles keep standing up to the test. The May gauntlet has seen the Birds turn in a 12-7 record while utilizing strong pitching, clutch defense and timely hitting to exceed expectations and garner national attention.

Are you not entertained? – A fresh look to the sport we love

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

One of the best things to happen to this writer over the last two years was entering the world of journalism, covering my favorite organization: The Baltimore Orioles.

Delmarva drops series to Charleston, remains above .500: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

The Delmarva Shorebirds dropped their series against the Charleston RiverDogs 4-2. Losing the series dropped them to a 19-18 record this season, which is a major improvement from their 2022 start of the season.

Norfolk splits series with Syracuse: Weekly Recap

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Stephen Heckman

The Norfolk Tides are a team to be reckoned with. Sitting at 31-13, they hold an eight-game lead in the International East standings.

IronBirds fly by Dash in series win: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

It’s no coincidence that Jackson Holliday has been instrumental in helping the IronBirds take flight. As Holliday has settled since his promotion, Aberdeen has found its identity and climbed to within a game of reaching the .500 mark.

Bowie splits with Altoona, completes historic game: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

The Bowie Baysox went 3-3 in a home series against the Altoona Curve to make their record 12-25 on the season. But this series will be one to remember as it included a historic moment for the 2023 minor league season. Before we get into that, let’s talk about the series as a whole.

Orioles sweep early AL East battle against Jays: Series Recap

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The month of May was supposed to be the litmus test for the young and improved Baltimore Orioles. Taking on three first place teams and two other teams expected to be Wild Card contenders, the Orioles are proving quickly that they are the real deal.

Best transactions of the Mike Elias era in Baltimore

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

On November 16, 2018, the Baltimore Orioles signed Mike Elias to fill their general manager position. Elias just finished a six-year term with the Houston Astros, one that saw consistent success.

Orioles head to Toronto for big AL East clash: Series Preview

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

It might be only mid-May, but the Baltimore Orioles are playing a meaningful series with the Toronto Blue Jays this weekend.

Making A Name For Yourself: Ryan Ripken’s journey into the media world

Written by:

Jason Benowitz

Last week, I got to sit down with my new friend, Ryan Ripken. In some ways we’re the same. We both grew up at Camden Yards. We both love sports, a good cup of coffee and a good Roostart from The Iron Rooster.

Birdland’s “Three-Headed Monster” out of the bullpen

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The Baltimore Orioles have a history of strong and rich pitching. From the likes of Mike Cuellar to Jim Palmer to Mike Mussina, there have been starters that are synonymous when you talk of Orioles’ pitching.

O’s take hard-fought series in KC: Series Recap

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The Kanas City Royals have always been the proverbial thorn in the side for the Baltimore Orioles. Never an easy series against them, Kansas City was prepared to fight.

Orioles’ Prospects of the Month: April Edition

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

Having the best farm system in the league is always fun to pay attention to. It gets to be more fun when players start to show out in the system and makes the future look as promising as ever.

O’s aquire catcher Torrens from Cubs, DFA Krehbiel

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The Baltimore Orioles are in a position where they can inquire and make moves at any given point to not only improve the big league team but the organization as a whole.

O’s Félix Bautista wins AL Reliever of the Month honors

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

We all know the imposing presence that Félix Bautista is on the mound. Nicknamed “The Mountain,” the 6’8″ flamethrower from the Dominican Republic burst onto the scene in a big way last season as a rookie in the O’s bullpen.

O’s start tough month with 3 in Kansas City: Series Preview

Written by:

Justin Sutphin

The Baltimore Orioles finished their month of April with a 19-9 record, the best opening month in team franchise history.

Shorebirds win 4 of 5 in rain-shortened series: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Justin Sutphin

This week, our Delmarva Shorebirds moved forward into the new era of a team without top prospect Jackson Holliday. Delmarva was able to get in five of six games during this rainy week against the Salem Red Sox, the Boston Red Sox’s Low-A affiliate.

Baltimore starts season hot, 10 games over .500: April Recap

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

The Baltimore Orioles season is off to a spicy hot start in 2023. The Orioles, at the end of April, are currently sitting with a 19-9 record (second best in the AL) and are currently in second place in the AL East.

Tides sink Knights, remain in first: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The Norfolk Tides continue their season with opening dominance. Winners of five of the six series they have played, tied one other series, the Tides are utilizing their team to showcase and demonstrate why the Orioles have the top minor league system in all of baseball.

Blue Rocks ground IronBirds: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

Aberdeen is a team in a transition period. Last season, the IronBirds blew through the first half with talent that has since moved up through the O’s farm system.

Orioles tame Tigers, win 6th straight set: Series Recap

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The Baltimore Orioles have opened the season better than any previous O’s squad. They have 19 wins, the most before May in franchise history, and not only are in second in the AL East, but hold the second best record in the American League.

Baysox drop another series, fall to 7 games under .500: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

Bowie once again has struggled in a series, as they lost four of the five games to the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Bowie falls to a record of 6-13 and drops their third straight series on the year.

5 underrated O’s prospects to watch in 2023: Part 3

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

The 2023 MiLB season is underway, and it’s the perfect time for the third edition of five underrated prospects in the Orioles system to watch this season.

Orioles look to tame Tigers once again: Series Preview

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The Orioles are coming off a 5-1 homestand and are winners of six of their last eight series. After sweeping Detroit last weekend, the young Tigers will be out for revenge from their home park.

Orioles defend nest, take series against Sox: Series Recap

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The first time the Orioles met the Red Sox this season, the series left a sour taste in Birdland. Poor pitching, miscues and mental lapses left many wondering what would unfold.

O’s make first round of minor league promotions

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

The time has finally come: Monday’s matter in Minor League Baseball.

Yennier Canó: Did you know?

Written by:

Jason Benowitz

If you’ve watched Orioles baseball over the last year, the end of the season wasn’t what you would’ve hoped.

Shorebirds have hot week, take 5 of 6 from Fredericksburg: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Justin Sutphin

This week, the Delmarva Shorebirds faced off against the Fredricksburg Nationals. It was a much better week than the previous for the Shorebirds, as they won five of the six games in this series.

Orioles wrap up homestand against Red Sox: Series Preview

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

What seems so long ago is actually closer than it feels. It’s been less than a month since the Baltimore Orioles faced the Boston Red Sox to open the season, and many things have changed.

Holliday promoted to Aberdeen, IronBirds grounded by BlueClaws: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

It was announced today that Orioles No. 2 prospect and Baseball America’s No. 10 prospect Jackson Holliday has been promoted from Low-A Delmarva to High-A Aberdeen.

Tides pound Red Wings in series victory: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

Usually, when the tide rises, it engulfs surrounding areas and leaves its presence for long periods. This is similar to what the Norfolk Tides are doing this season.

Baysox fall to 4 games under .500 in series loss to Curve: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

The Bowie Baysox finished a series of five games against the Altoona Curve, and it was a tough series to play. Bowie lost four of the five games and has to play one game at a later date due to weather conditions on Saturday.

O’s walk-off twice, sweep Tigers in 3: Series Recap

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The Orioles were already steaming ahead when they entered their three-game series with the Detroit Tigers. That would not change over the weekend.

O’s begin home stand with 3 against Tigers: Series Preview

Written by:

Justin Sutphin

The Orioles travel back home following an impressive 4-1 road trip. The O’s took two out of three against the White Sox and then finished up with a two-game sweep against the Nationals.

5 observations down on the O’s farm

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

The Minor League Baseball season has been underway for a little while now, and while we are still early on, I have put together five observations/questions about different prospects moving forward.

Patience is a virtue for the Baltimore Orioles

Written by:

Justin Sutphin

Over the last few years, the massive rebuild that the Baltimore Orioles took part in brought on a lot of changes. One of the main changes O’s GM Mike Elias and his new system insisted on making was an emphasis on players’ patience at the plate.

Battle of the Beltway, Orioles win by KO: Series Recap

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

Geographics created a fun name, but location has created a rivalry that not only extends to a television dispute but arguably who has the better fan base.

O’s, Nats 2023 Beltway Series kicks off: Series Preview

Written by:

Justin Sutphin

It has come time for the first leg of the Beltway Series between the Orioles and Nationals in 2023.

Shorebirds lose 4 straight, drop series to Kannapolis: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Justin Sutphin

The Delmarva Shorebirds saw their first six-game series action over this past week. The week started out promising with two straight wins. However, it ended with losses in the last four games against the Chicago White Sox’s Low-A affiliate, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers.

State of the Orioles: 2-week mark

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The 2023 season is underway, and the Orioles are out to a 9-7 start. Of course, as fans of the Orioles, we are hanging on every game, watching every player and noticing everything that is happening.

Aberdeen struggles in series loss to Renegades: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The IronBirds have sandwiched back-to-back wins around a five-game losing streak to start the 2023 campaign.

Tides start slow, split series with Nashville: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The Norfolk Tides arrived in Nashville taking seven of their first eight games. Unfortunately for the Tides, the Sounds didn’t seem to care and took the first three games of this six-game series.

Orioles take up-and-down series against White Sox: Series Recap

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The Baltimore Orioles are making 2023 a season of excitement, nail-biting moments and a rush of emotions. Against the Chicago White Sox, things were no different as both the good and the bad were on display all series long.

Baysox drop series to Akron, fall below .500: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

Bowie just finished their second series of the season, and while this team is incredibly fun to watch, you can see the youth. The Baysox won just two games this series against Akron, but they put up a major fight in every game.

Introducing the Triple C’s

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

When it comes to the Orioles, having a group of threes is something that has been common throughout the years.

Orioles head to South Side to face Sox: Series Preview

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The Orioles are fresh off a winning opening homestand that features just as many questions as the start of the season presented.

No place like home: Returning to Camden Yards to watch Rodriguez’s home debut

Written by:

Jason Benowitz

This year, I missed my first home opener since 2018. There was a perfect concoction of sadness and FOMO that day and the days that followed. That all went away on Tuesday when I walked through the Home Plate Plaza with a Gas ‘Em Up T-shirt in hand.

Mountcastle, Rutschman, Hays lead Orioles to series win over A’s

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The Oakland Athletics were in town for a four-game series, a struggling team who is near the bottom of the league in almost every facet. This was the kind of series the Orioles were supposed to win.

Ryan Mountcastle: The Lord of Baltimore

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

In 2015, the Orioles drafted an 18-year-old shortstop in the first round, the 36th overall pick. Of course, as with many shortstops, Ryan Mountcastle had a high possibility of moving from that position in the future because of his size.

IronBirds sore to season-opening series win against Blue Rocks: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The Aberdeen IronBirds entered this season ready to build on last season’s postseason appearance. Though roster turnover happens, the IronBirds have both fresh new talent and their returning manager, Roberto Mercado.

O’s wrap up home stand with 4 against A’s: Series Preview

Written by:

Justin Sutphin

After a disappointing series loss to the New York Yankees, the Orioles now host the Oakland Athletics for four games to wrap up their first home stand of the year.

Norfolk takes first home series against Stripers: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The Norfolk Tides have started the season on a tear, winning seven of their first eight games. In fact, the only thing standing in their way was a rainout on Thursday.

O’s drop home-opening series to Yankees: Series Recap

Written by:

Jared Watson

The Orioles returned to Oriole Park at Camden Yards with a series win against the Texas Rangers and high hopes for a season filled with expectations.

Shorebirds open up 2023 season with series win: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Justin Sutphin

The Low-A affiliate for the Baltimore Orioles, the Delmarva Shorebirds, kicked off their 2023 season this past week. Like usual, their first series was a short three-game set as opposed to their usual six-game series.

Baysox win opening series against Yard Goats: Weekly Recap

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

The Bowie Baysox started their 2023 campaign, and with the way this team looks, this year could be a fun one to watch.

Orioles host Yankees in 2023 home opener: Series Preview

Written by:

Justin Sutphin

After an even 3-3 road trip to start the season, the Orioles are finally returning home to Oriole Park Camden Yards.

Rodriguez debuts, Orioles win first series of 2023

The Orioles scored 23 runs across their first series against the Boston Red Sox, though they walked away with only one victory. They came to Arlington to face a powerful foe with fans hopeful that the pitching would come around.

Rodriguez to debut today for O’s in Arlington

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

Birdland is about ready to come apart at the seams. After the controversial move to start Grayson Rodriguez in Triple-A Norfolk instead of with the big league club, the debate has raged on as to why.

O’s look to silence Rangers’ loud offense: Series Preview

Written by:

Justin Sutphin

Onto Texas, we go. It was a long first series in Boston, and it will be a good thing to put it behind all of us.

Tides sweep Bulls in first series of 2023

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The Norfolk Tides are under a microscope. Comprised of talent that could be sprinkled across many big league clubs, Norfolk has a mix of top prospect talent and veterans hungry to work their way back up to the big leagues.

The Tides started the season by rising to the occasion with a clean sweep of the Durham Bulls, showcasing why they could be a top team at the Triple-A level.

Game one saw major league hopeful Grayson Rodriguez take the mound. After struggling to end the spring, Rodriguez was sent to Triple-A to refine himself and get him ready to join the big league club down the line.

Unfortunately for Rodriguez, his struggles from spring continued in his first start of the regular season. Throwing 75 pitches (48 strikes) across four innings of work, Rodriguez would be tagged for three runs (two earned), surrendering four hits and walking four batters.

Battling wet conditions, MLB's No. 7 overall prospect Grayson Rodriguez (@Orioles) fanned a pair over 4 innings in his season debut for the @NorfolkTides: https://t.co/6ErhHX0Ikc pic.twitter.com/0pu35o4EI1
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 1, 2023

Fortunately for the Tides, they scored all their runs before Rodriguez left and cruised to 6-4 victory.

Each starting pitcher struggled in the series, though the bullpen was strong, as the Tides would win the final two games 13-4 and 7-4, respectively.

On the pitching side, Nick Vespi had a strong series as he returned from hernia surgery. He’s one to watch with the Orioles’ current bullpen struggles.

#orioles LHP prospect Nick Vespi was his usual efficient self closing out a Win for @NorfolkTides
Vespi mixed a funky strikeout in between a pair of fly outs to earn the save. Tides sweep the Bulls to start the season #no1system pic.twitter.com/zCf5kYxQVb
— Eric_Birdland (@Eric_Birdland) April 2, 2023

Vespi pitched two innings across two games, allowing one hit, striking out four and collecting a save to secure the sweep.

Josh Lester played a major role in the series for the Tides. The former 13th-round draft pick had a coming out party to open the season.

On The Verge #BabyBird of the day for April 1:

Norfolk Tides IF Josh Lester: 3/5, 3 HR, 5 RBI, BB

Lester has 4 HR in Norfolk's first two games of the season, helping to propel the Tides to a 2-0 start to the year. pic.twitter.com/6CBI5V9OOO
— The Verge- An Orioles MiLB Podcast (@BSLOnTheVerge) April 2, 2023

For the series, Lester went 5-for-13 (.385), as the big lefty hit four home runs, collected eight RBIs and compiled an OPS of 1.808. In Thursday’s 13-4 victory, Lester went 3-for-5 with four runs, five RBIs, a walk and three home runs to lead his team to victory.

Conor Nordy also had a strong series, as he went 4-for-13 (.308), hitting in each game and collecting six RBIs in the series. In Sunday’s game, Norby would go 2-for-4 with three runs scored, a home run (his second of series), a walk and two RBIs in the victory.

First Connor Norby home run of the season!!
366 ft
96.9 mph pic.twitter.com/fvkIS9MPpL
— The Verge- An Orioles MiLB Podcast (@BSLOnTheVerge) March 31, 2023

The Tides will have their first home series starting Tuesday. There is a magnet schedule giveaway and $2 beer and popcorn at Harbor Park. The game starts at 6:35 p.m. EST, so be sure to be there to cheer the Tides on to victory.

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O’s bullpen & outfield miscues lead to series loss in Boston

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The Orioles surprised many last season with a strong bullpen and even stronger defense. Those areas were supposed to be the least worrisome part of the team as the 2023 season got underway.

Orioles season opener: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The 2023 season has officially arrived, and the Baltimore Orioles have started their campaign with a W in the win column.

Orioles open 2023 season in Boston: Series Preview

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The 2023 MLB season is here, and the Baltimore faithful can exhale, as the Baltimore Orioles’ season opens at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox.

The Baltimore Battery’s Orioles 2023 season predictions

Written by:

Jared Watson

The 2023 Orioles season is a day away, and we are just as excited as most in Birdland for a campaign that feels different and special for our Birds.

Baseball in 2023: A fan in the stands perspective

Written by:

Jason Benowitz

As I sit here in Maryland, I think back on the last two weeks when I ventured to Florida: sunny, 80 degrees, a slight breeze. It was perfect.

Battery Q&A 2023: Edition II

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

One of our biggest joys here at The Baltimore Battery is our inclusion and interaction with Birdland fans and our supporters.

Offense struggles in final spring game, O’s make roster moves

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

What was supposed to be a springboard into the season turned out to be exciting for the Cardinals and a thud from the young Orioles.

The Baltimore Battery’s 10 hot takes for Orioles 2023 season: Numbers 5-1

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

Let’s get spicy, Birdland!

The Baltimore Battery’s 10 hot takes for Orioles 2023 season: Numbers 10-6

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

The 2022 season was one filled with surprises for the Baltimore Orioles, as they exceeded odds and finished over .500 at 83-79.

Predicting Orioles organizational Opening Day starters

We are just six days away from the start of Orioles baseball, but we are also close to watching our young prospects during the minor league season.

Predicting O’s Opening Day starting lineup

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

The Boston Red Sox have announced their starter for the Opening Day matchup against the Baltimore Orioles, as they have decided to have 36-year-old two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber take the mound.

Kremer strong in loss to Blue Jays

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

Dean Kremer has had an interesting spring. From the excitement of how last year ended to preparing and representing Team Israel in the WBC, he has been steady, unwavering and ready to go.

Irvin continues to produce, O’s beat Boston

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

Cole Irvin is a talented lefty who has been on the cusp for years. Drafted by the Phillies, then traded to the Athletics, Irvin has been a pitcher flying under the radar.

O’s split squads led by pitching, victorious in both games

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The Orioles took Sunday to play split squad games, one against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Sarasota and one against the New York Yankees in Tampa.

Kremer, Cowser lead O’s to victory over Twins

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Birdland! Remember, don’t be selfish! Don’t drink and drive!

O’s bullpen: Who has shined & struggled this spring

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

Spring training does a lot outside of players getting reps for the upcoming season. It also gives front offices and coaches the chance to see how players perform in live in-game situations.

Bautista shines in spring debut, O’s defeat Pirates 7-6

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

Félix Bautista, or The Mountain, as most in Birdland refer to him, became a household name to Orioles fans last summer. The big righty with a hard-throwing fastball burst onto the scene in a resurrection year for the Orioles’ bullpen last season.

O’s defeat Sox on backs of Rodriguez & Rutschman

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

The one thing, as Orioles fans, that we can get caught up on is the over-expected success for Grayson Rodriguez. Now, that is not to say he won’t be successful, but there is a big jump from Triple-A to the majors.

Jays add to Voth’s struggles, O’s lose 8-6

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

Austin Voth was appearing in his third game this spring today against the Blue Jays, making his first start. To say he has struggled this spring would be a bit of an understatement.

Kyle Bradish makes statement in O’s, Twins 5-5 tie

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

When Orioles GM Mike Elias traded Dylan Bundy for Bradish and three other pitchers, no one really knew how favorable that trade would become for Baltimore.

5 hot takes for Orioles’ top 30 prospects in 2023

Written by:

Zachary Bucklew

As the 2023 baseball season edges closer and closer, we stay on the topic of Orioles prospects.

Wells bounces back in O’s loss to Phillies

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

If there’s one thing we have learned about Tyler Wells as an Oriole, it’s that he isn’t going to stop giving maximum effort no matter the situation.

Power Surge: Mountcastle, Hays slug Orioles to win over Pirates

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

One of the Orioles’ big acquisitions this off-season was veteran righty Kyle Gibson. A member of the NL World Series representative Phillies last season, Gibson brings leadership, veteran presence and playoff experience to a young Orioles squad.

O’s pitching shaky in loss to Twins

Grayson Rodriguez is starting to see that the talent between Triple-A and the majors is a bit different. Not that it’s shaking his confidence, but he is seeing that dominating is not going to be as easy.

O’s players prepare for World Baseball Classic

Written by:

Justin Sutphin

The World Baseball Classic is getting ready to begin, and the Orioles now have four players leaving to play for their respective countries.

Cowser, O’Hearn lead Orioles to walk-off victory

Written by:

Stephen Heckman

Cole Irvin is the shiny new toy that could be something special for the Orioles. A young left-hander with four years of team control, Irvin is making his case to be a strong addition to the starting rotation.