This was going to happen, at some point. The Orioles bullpen was going to break. First, these guys are human. They don’t always have great control; they can’t always be perfect. And, frankly, the relievers can’t be averaging four innings per game as a group and be expected to always produce. That’s...
The Orioles were facing a difficult roster decision when they activated lefty Wade Miley to start Sunday against the New York Yankees. The decision became easier Saturday night, but that’s not really a good thing. After Saturday’s 5-4 win, Orioles manager Buck Showalter and some staff members sat down to discuss the...
It’s hard to take your focus away from Camden Yards this week, with the Orioles opening up the season and going undefeated so far against division rivals, the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees. An argument can be made, though, that one of the most important developments for the Orioles this...
So, the Orioles added another pitcher from another organization Friday in exchange for cash (or a player to be named later). I know, you’re shocked and thrilled. This time, it was 22-year-old right-hander Miguel Castro from the Colorado Rockies. In turn, the Orioles designated right-hander Joe Gunkel for assignment. Castro has a...
When the Orioles traded for outfielder Seth Smith in January, the primary reason was because the lineup desperately needed another hitter that could do the little things to help a team win. Someone who could get on base and have professional at-bats – especially against right-handers — and, if he hit some...
This is one of those pieces that, if you don’t read me on a regular basis, you’d think it was being published simply for attention purposes. But I try not to work that way. Try being the operative word. I write what I believe. And then I take it on the chin...
Adam Jones usually shrugs off the, “What do you think about reaching an Orioles’ milestone?” questions. But he’s reaching more and more significant ones these days. And the 31-year-old Jones is starting to give a little more thought to his accomplishments. “They’re awesome. I think when you’re done playing and you have...
In its essence, baseball is a simple game. Throw strikes, pitcher. You have a much better chance to succeed if you do that. Much simpler said than done, of course. If I could throw strikes effectively to big league hitters, I wouldn’t be behind a keyboard (I mean, now I would. I’m...
Trey Mancini was standing at his locker Wednesday with a decision to make. To go with a newer glove that’s not quite broken in or an older one that’s worn but more comfortable. A few months ago, he would have just grabbed his first baseman’s mitt and moved on. Things are different...
Not really sure what to say about Monday’s 3-2, 11th inning Opening Day victory against the Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards. Except this is exactly why we wait all winter for this sport to return. “I’ll have the windows down going about 5 mph down Pratt (Street) today. It’s great,” Orioles...