The Baysox have dropped to 13 games under .500 with this week’s series loss to the Senators. Our Zack Bucklew recaps the series by highlighting key prospect performers:
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4 Oriole products that dominated the College World Series
With the College World Series upon us, our Zack Bucklew reviews which current Orioles products dominated the tournament in previous years:
Bowie splits with Altoona, completes historic game: Weekly Recap
The Baysox split their series with Altoona but made a little history in the process. Our Zack Bucklew recaps the series by highlighting key performers:
Baysox drop another series, fall to 7 games under .500: Weekly Recap
The Baysox struggled once again, dropping four of five to Richmond. Our Zack Bucklew recaps the tough series by highlighting key prospect performers:
5 observations down on the O’s farm
The O’s farm system is thriving, and our Zack Bucklew has five observations/questions regarding certain prospects so far this season:
Baysox drop series to Akron, fall below .500: Weekly Recap
The Baysox dropped their second series of the year to the Akron RubberDucks, winning two of six games. Our Zack Bucklew recaps the series by highlighting key performers:
Battery Q&A 2023: Edition II
Our Stephen Heckman answers fan-submitted questions regarding the Orioles 2023 season, including Austin Hays’ future with the organization, the possibility of a six-man rotation and overall team record and postseason chances this year:
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:
Kremer strong in loss to Blue Jays
Our Stephen Heckman recaps today’s Orioles loss to the Blue Jays by highlighting key players and providing injury updates and comments from starter Dean Kremer, manager Brandon Hyde and more:
O’s split squads led by pitching, victorious in both games
Our Stephen Heckman recaps the Orioles’ split squad victories today by highlighting key performers, providing a crucial update on John Means and having comments from manager Brandon Hyde:
Bautista shines in spring debut, O’s defeat Pirates 7-6
Félix Bautista looked dominant today in his first spring outing, as the O’s defeated the Pirates, 7-6! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the game, highlighting key players, provides updates on the latest injuries and has comments from Brandon Hyde:
Kyle Bradish makes statement in O’s, Twins 5-5 tie
The Orioles and Twins ended their game in a tie, but Kyle Bradish was outstanding tonight on the mound! Our Stephen Heckman recaps Bradish’s outing, along with other key players, has post-game comments from Brandon Hyde and more:
Wells bounces back in O’s loss to Phillies
Tyler Wells bounced back on the mound for the O’s today, but the Phillies took this one by a score of 7-6. Our Stephen Heckman highlights key performers, provides updates on Terrin Vavra and minor league reassignments and has post-game comments from Brandon Hyde:
Birds tie with Buccos in Gibson debut
The Orioles and Pirates ended their game in a 1-1 tie tonight, but the O’s pitching was phenominal. Our Stephen Heckman recaps who stood out for the Birds tonight, provides side notes and has post-game comments from Dean Kremer, Kyle Gibson and manager Brandon Hyde:
Orioles drop third straight spring game to Blue Jays
The O’s dropped their third straight spring game today, as they lost to the Blue Jays, 2-1. Our Stephen Heckman recaps the game and who stood out while providing side notes and post-game comments from Cole Irvin, Austin Voth and Brandon Hyde:
Yay or Nay: Kjerstad ready for 2023 O’s debut
Will we see O’s prospect Heston Kjerstad make his big league debut in 2023? Our Kyle April gives reasons as to why we could see the lefty slugger debut this year and reasons we may not:
O’s continue hot start, take second spring game 10-6
The Orioles are in the win column once again, as they defeat the Tigers, 10-6! Our Stephen Heckman recaps who stood out for the O’s today, including comments from Dean Kremer, Terrin Vavra and manager Brandon Hyde:
Orioles baseball back with a bang, Birds defeat Twins 10-5
The Orioles won their Grapefruit League opener against the Twins, 10-5. Our Stephen Heckman recaps who stood out today for the Birds, provides an update on Dillon Tate and has comments from manager Brandon Hyde:
O’s open Grapefruit League play against Twins: Lineups & Notes
Orioles baseball is officially back! Our Stephen Heckman has all the information for the Grapefruit League opener against the Twins, including starting lineups, pregame notes and more:
O’s SpringNotes: Day 9
Our Stephen Heckman gives us the latest updates from Orioles camp before the first spring game tomorrow, including the starting pitchers for the weekend and which players will fill the lineup for the opener:
O’s SpringNotes: Day 3
As day three of O’s spring training camp comes to a close, our Stephen Heckman recaps the day with updates on Félix Bautista’s status, players who took live batting practice and more:
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:
O’s 3 big questions for 2023 season
With the offseason in full effect, our Stephen Heckman discusses three main questions the Orioles and their fans have heading into the 2023 season:
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:
Aberdeen set to soar into postseason
The Aberdeen IronBirds are headed to the postseason, as they end their 2022 campaign with an impressive 78-54 record! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the 2022 IronBirds season:
IronBirds soar by Blue Rocks for series victory
The IronBirds took yet another series, this time from the Wilmington Blue Rocks! Our Stephen Heckman recaps your week in IronBirds baseball:
Orioles announce Minor League Players of Month for June
The O’s have announced their Minor League Players of the Month for June, right-hander Peter Van Loon and outfielder Heston Kjerstad! Stephen Heckman reports:
Heston Kjerstad makes jump from Low-A Delmarva to High-A Aberdeen
O’s top prospect Heston Kjerstad has officially been promoted to High-A Aberdeen after tearing up in Low-A Delmarva! Justin Sutphin 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:
Shorebirds suffer 6-game sweep to Nationals
The Delmarva Shorebirds continued to struggle this past week, as the dropped all six games of their series against Fredericksburg. Justin Sutphin recaps the week in Shorebirds baseball:
New faces join Shorebirds, drop 4 of 5 to Fayetteville: Weekly Recap 6/7/22 – 6/12/22
The Delmarva Shorebirds saw the debut of top O’s prospect Heston Kjerstad, but ultimately dropped four of five to Fayetteville. Justin Sutphin recaps your week in Shorebirds baseball:
Our farm is better than your farm
Orioles Minor League Camp is underway! Wayland Abernathy III will guide you through it all by giving you names to look out for this spring!
Are we there yet?
Baltimore Orioles fans experienced a return of magic to the Charmed City for a period of five years, from 2012-2017. There was Chris Davis crushing home runs, Chris Tillman defying sabremetrics, and a 20-year-old kid, who made playing third base as natural as Brooks Robinson made it look. There was a Division Title, two WildContinue reading “Are we there yet?”
Monday Thoughts 2021: Edition 4
Alas, it is finally here! Spring training has begun, and this will be the final Monday Thoughts article before exhibition games start this Sunday!
Wrapping up a surprising Day 1 of the MLB Draft for the Orioles
To say that Birdland was shocked about day one of the MLB Draft is a definite understatement.