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O’s can’t capitalize on scoring chances or Sugano’s great start, fall 4-3

O’s can’t capitalize on scoring chances or Sugano’s great start, fall 4-3

WASHINGTON – The Orioles’ offense had plenty of opportunities to cash in for a breakout inning in tonight’s 4-3 loss...

Brendan Mortensen April 24, 2025 2:26 am
Expected stats could indicate a positive regression, plus a Rodriguez update

Expected stats could indicate a positive regression, plus a Rodriguez update

WASHINGTON – Expected stats don’t show up in the box score. That makes them easy to dismiss.  They’re not interchangeable...

Brendan Mortensen April 23, 2025 9:31 pm
Same questions plague Orioles in 7-0 loss to Nationals

Same questions plague Orioles in 7-0 loss to Nationals

WASHINGTON – The pain points in the Orioles’ 2025 season aren’t difficult to locate. They were apparent in Sunday’s lopsided game...

Brendan Mortensen April 23, 2025 2:22 am
Kremer’s splitter key to finding consistent success

Kremer’s splitter key to finding consistent success

WASHINGTON – Sometimes you have it and sometimes you don’t. An adage applicable to your driver on the golf course,...

Brendan Mortensen April 22, 2025 9:36 pm
Young’s command could help bring stability to O’s rotation

Young’s command could help bring stability to O’s rotation

The O’s rotation could get a shot in the arm this afternoon.  Brandon Young, the Orioles’ ninth-ranked pitching prospect according...

Brendan Mortensen April 19, 2025 12:00 pm
“The Bird’s Nest” talks Baltimore’s start to the season

“The Bird’s Nest” talks Baltimore’s start to the season

The middle of April is not the time to panic.  The O’s need to string together some wins, and some...

Brendan Mortensen April 17, 2025 12:00 pm
Checking in on some top prospects on the farm

Checking in on some top prospects on the farm

Takes of all temperatures are flown about a variety of Orioles spaces.  But one take should be freezing cold: this...

Brendan Mortensen April 15, 2025 12:00 pm
How a win in mid-April could be Baltimore’s defining moment

How a win in mid-April could be Baltimore’s defining moment

You could pinpoint it. An Orioles crowd donning orange had waited all day for the feeling to return: The feeling...

Brendan Mortensen April 13, 2025 12:00 pm
Bats fall flat in 9-0 rubber match loss (updated)

Bats fall flat in 9-0 rubber match loss (updated)

PHOENIX – Ahead of Zac Gallen’s start for the Diamondbacks on Monday, Brandon Hyde described this series as “a test”...

Brendan Mortensen April 09, 2025 10:11 pm
O’s bullpen excels amid injuries; plus notes on Eflin, Westburg

O’s bullpen excels amid injuries; plus notes on Eflin, Westburg

PHOENIX – The Orioles have had key injuries just about everywhere.  Superstar Gunnar Henderson is gearing up to play just...

Brendan Mortensen April 09, 2025 6:53 pm