With Mark Trumbo currently scorching all parts of the Earth with his bat, I’ve been asked by several casual Oriole fans, “Where did Trumbo come from?” When I explain that the Orioles and the Seattle Mariners made a trade this December that sent reserve catcher Steve Clevenger to the Mariners for Trumbo...
The Texas Rangers weren’t supposed to do particularly well in a tough division last year, especially when they had to deal with key injuries early. When the season’s dust settled – and after lefty starter Cole Hamels joined the club in late July – the Rangers had created enough momentum to win...
Orioles right-hander Kevin Gausman made his second rehab outing of the season Friday night, pitching 3 1/3 innings and allowing two runs, one earned, at High-A Frederick. Gausman, who began the year on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis, allowed four hits, two walks and struck out eight against the Lynchburg...
I spent a good chunk of last year promoting my first book, “100 Things Orioles Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die.” It was tremendous getting to meet so many Orioles fans and having them share their stories with me – after I had spent a year interviewing roughly 50 former...
One of the most interesting Orioles’ developments over the past few years has been the growth of second baseman Jonathan Schoop. He’s a big, strong kid who has a ton of power; we’ve all seen that. And, after hitting 16 homers in 455 at-bats in 2014 and 15 in 305 at-bats last...
I don’t mean to be the black storm cloud at your kid’s outdoor birthday party here. Eight games in, and the Orioles’ season is all sunshine and roses. Seven-game winning streaks don’t happen often in the majors – every 11 years for the Orioles – no matter if they are in the...
I’ve been in this business long enough to know I shouldn’t dismiss anything. Oftentimes in professional sports, where there is smoke there is fire. I’ve been told in November that the Orioles had no interest at all in a certain free agent only to watch him to sign with the club a...
One week into the season, and Orioles fans have to be ecstatic (and not just because there’s a new, intrepid web site providing you additional commentary, continual interaction and razor-sharp wit). These Orioles, the ones that are supposed to finish last in the American League East – despite placing third or above...
It may not have been the most aesthetically pleasing big league debut. Hyun Soo Kim didn’t appear to be a gazelle in left field and the cover of the baseball wasn’t on the ground after his first single. But the bottom line: Kim appeared in his first Orioles game,...
Well, it’s happening. Mark your history books. Hyun Soo Kim is getting a start for the Orioles on April 10. It’s not an easy assignment: Tampa Bay right-hander Jake Odorizzi is no walk at the harbor. But I don’t think Kim cares. He’s been a starter almost all of his career in...