Kyle Stowers – The Baltimore Battery

Tides pound Red Wings in series victory: Weekly Recap

The Tides continue to put the International League on notice, taking five of six from the Red Wings! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series by highlighting key prospect contributors:

Orioles host Yankees in 2023 home opener: Series Preview

The Orioles are back home at Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the first time in 2023 to face the divison rival New York Yankees! Our Justin Sutphin has your Series Preview, with game one starting lineups, our BATTERY ❌️-FACTOR for the series and more:

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:

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:

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:

Irvin continues to produce, O’s beat Boston

Our Stephen Heckman recaps today’s Orioles victory over the Red Sox by highlighting key performers and providing comments from Anthony Santander, Félix Bautista and manager Brandon Hyde:

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:

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:

Rodriguez backs hype in O’s loss to Tigers

The O’s dropped their game to the Tigers, but top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez shined on the mound. Our Stephen Heckman recaps the game, provides an update on D.L. Hall’s status and more:

Orioles face Tigers & former top prospect: Lineups and Notes

The O’s are back in action today, as they take on the Detroit Tigers from Lakeland, Florida! Our Stephen Heckman has your starting lineups, along with pregame news and notes:

O’s SpringNotes: Day 7

The first week of Orioles spring training camp is behind us, as our Stephen Heckman gives us updates on young arms like Kyle Bradish, Dean Kremer and Cade Povich and much more:

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:

Kyle Stowers: Living amongst shadows

Orioles outfielder Kyle Stowers has graduated from prospect status and has been slightly overshadowed by the likes of Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson. Our Stephen Heckman explains how 2023 could be a breakout year for the lefty slugger, with a little consistent playing time:

Orioles 2023 projected starting lineup & player stats

With the 2023 season approaching, the Orioles’ lineup is as strong as it’s been in years. Our Stephen Heckman projects what each member of the O’s lineup will do statistically this year:

Around the Nest: Edition 7 – Birdland Caravan returns for 2023

The Birdland Caravan is back for 2023! Our Stephen Heckman provides you with all the details on each event coming to your community on this edition of Around the Nest:

5 Orioles who could be traded by Opening Day

The Orioles haven’t been big spenders in free agency this offseason, but will they be active in the trade market? Our Stephen Heckman has five O’s players who could be traded prior to Opening Day:

Orioles Christmas wishlist for 2023

It’s the holiday season, and what better way to celebrate than making a 2023 Orioles wishlist. Our Stephen Heckman has six wishes for the O’s for the upcoming season:

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:

Baltimore Orioles 2022 season recap: Part 4 – Rookie production

In the final part of our four-part Orioles 2022 season recap, our Stephen Heckman showcases the class of outstanding O’s rookies and their impact in leading the Birds to a winning 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:

O’s look to clip Blue Jays’ wings in final series of 2022

The Orioles are back home from beautiful Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the last time this year, as they wrap up the 2022 season against the Toronto Blue Jays! Our Stephen Heckman has your final Series Preview of the season:

Orioles set to face Judge, AL East Champion Yankees in division match-up

The O’s are headed to the Bronx to play the 2022 AL East Champion New York Yankees for a three-game series! Our Stephen Heckman has your Series Preview:

Despite struggles against Tigers, O’s postseason hopes alive

The O’s took a tough series loss to the Tigers, but still remain four games back of the third AL Wild Card spot. Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series from Camden Yards:

Battle of Birds: Orioles drop 2 of 3 to Jays

The O’s dropped a crucial three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays, losing two of three from Rogers Centre. Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series:

O’s win series against A’s

The O’s took their fifth straight series this weekend, taking two of three from the Oakland Athletics! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the exciting series from OPACY:

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:

Astros become latest victim of Orioles Magic, O’s take big series

The O’s have won their series against the best team in the American League, the Houston Astros, two games to one! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the big series from Minute Maid Park:

Orioles set to face Mancini & Astros for 3

The O’s are visiting an old friend in Houston, as they begin a huge road trip against the Astros! Our Stephen Heckman has your Series Preview:

Orioles stymie ChiSox, take 2 of 3 from Camden Yards

The O’s fought hard, and it payed off, as they won their series against the Chicago White Sox, two games to one! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the exciting series:

O’s add to Red Sox’s woes, take 2 of 3 in series win

The O’s took the Little League Classic by storm and took their weekend series against the Red Sox, two games to one! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the exciting series:

Orioles battle Red Sox in AL East showdown

The O’s have a big weekend ahead of them, as they begin a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox from OPACY and Williamsport for the Little League Classic! Our Stephen Heckman has your Series Preview:

Tides split series with Red Wings

The Tides still can’t seem to win a series, as they split their six-game set against the Red Wings this past week. Our Stephen Heckman recaps your week in Tides baseball:

Tides drop third straight series

The Tides continue struggle, dropping their third straight series, this time against Nashville. Our Stephen Heckman recaps your week in Tides baseball:

Low Tide: Bulls Sweep Tides in shortened series

It was another disappointing series for Norfolk, as they dropped all three games of their shortened weekend series against Durham. Our Stephen Heckman recaps the weekend in Tides baseball:

Tides rise to take series against Stripers

The Tides had a week that saw their first cycle since becoming an Orioles affiliate and, more importantly, a series win against Gwinnett! Stephen Heckman recaps your week in Tides baseball:

Tides lose series to IronPigs

The Tides may be having a rough season as a whole, but O’s top prospects are making their case at the Triple-A level. Stephen Heckman recaps your week in Tides baseball:

Orioles split 4-game series with Blue Jays: Series Recaps 6/13/22 – 6/16/22

The O’s came to play in Toronto, as they split their first series with the Blue Jays in 2022. Justin Sutphin recaps the series:

Tides slay Knights in near sweep: Weekly Recap 5/17/22 – 5/22/22

The Tides had a much-needed series win against the Charlotte Knights, taking five of six. Stephen Heckman recaps your week in Tides baseball:

Tides roll high against RailRiders: Weekly Recap 4/12/22 – 4/17/22

The Norfolk Tides took five of six against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders this week, improving their season record to 8-4. Stephen Heckman recaps your week in Tides baseball:

Kyle Stowers: The other 2019 pick is big league ready

Many outfield prospects in the Orioles farm system are knocking on the door to the big leagues in 2022, but maybe none more than the O’s No. 8 prospect, Kyle Stowers. Stephen Heckman reports:

Norfolk Tides announce 2022 Opening Day roster

The Norfolk Tides are set to open up their season Tuesday, April 5, at home against the Charlotte Knights, and the team has officially announced their Opening Day roster to begin the 2022 minor league season.

Roster Inflation: O’s announce 2022 spring training non-roster invitees

The Orioles have announced their 2022 spring training non-roster invitees! Writer Stephen Heckman gives us insight on who could stand out and maybe even earn a roster spot:

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, O’s fans?

As a Baltimore Orioles fan, we have had a whirlwind of adventures over the past decade plus.

Arizona Fall League is back, O’s representatives announced

One of the great joys of offseason baseball is the playing of leagues that give prospects a chance to refine tools and make up for lost time during the season. And one of those great leagues is the Arizona Fall League.

Orioles announce Minor League Awards

The Baltimore Orioles have spent the last three years putting together an organization from bottom to top. Though rebuilds like this take time, it’s hard to turn your eyes away from the minor league system the Orioles have built, currently the best in baseball.

Henderson, Brnovich, & more promoted, O’s farm system continues to push prospects through

The Baltimore Orioles have had a busy season sending the taxi and plane back-and-forth between minor league affiliates and the big leagues. This week was no different, as the minor league clubs saw some important transactions take place in the farm system.