Posts By Paul Folkemer
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Paul Folkemer
Orioles’ pitching implodes again as collapse continues
If you want some good news about the Orioles, it’s this: they cannot get mathematically eliminated from the playoff race in June....
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Paul Folkemer
Stats All, Folks: The pros and cons of Defensive Runs Saved — and how do the Orioles fare?
Welcome back to Stats All, Folks, our year-long look at the analytic side of baseball. The previous editions have covered plenty of...
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Paul Folkemer
Thoughts on Manny Machado’s left hand injury, and revisiting the Miley-Miranda deal
En route to their dramatic, extra-inning win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, not everything went swimmingly for the Orioles. Third baseman...
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Paul Folkemer
The growing legend of ‘The Great Mancini’
Is it too soon to install a Trey Mancini statue alongside the Orioles’ legends at Camden Yards? OK, maybe we’ll give it...
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Paul Folkemer
In honor of Edwin Jackson’s promotion, a look at the most-traveled Orioles in franchise history
Veteran right-hander Edwin Jackson had his contract purchased by the Orioles from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday afternoon when lefty reliever Donnie Hart...
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Paul Folkemer
Myriad Orioles Thoughts: A costly error, Sale being Sale, and trends at the one-third mark
The Orioles, like any team, have had a few tough losses this season. Sometimes the bats go quiet; sometimes the pitching implodes....
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Paul Folkemer
Stats All, Folks: Looking deeper into Statcast’s Launch Angle and Exit Velocity features
Over the last couple of years, you’ve probably noticed that baseball broadcasts and highlights have been sprinkled with factoids from Statcast, MLB’s...
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Paul Folkemer
Myriad Orioles Thoughts: Adam Jones’ legacy; instant replay; the flawed win rule
Center fielder Adam Jones continued to make Orioles history Monday. Jones’ three-run homer off Twins starter Kyle Gibson was his 125th at...
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Paul Folkemer
With latest blowup, Jimenez is forcing the Orioles to make a decision with his spot
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: Ubaldo Jimenez may have pitched himself out of the Orioles’ starting rotation. It’s been a...
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Paul Folkemer
Gausman’s outing was a mixed bag, but could be a starting point
Although Kevin Gausman’s outing against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday was overshadowed by yet more Welington Castillo heroics, the Orioles right-hander...