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Povich reflects on earning home opener nod

Povich reflects on earning home opener nod

Cade Povich looked sharp yesterday.  No hits, no walks and no earned runs at Nationals Park for the final exhibition...

Brendan Mortensen March 25, 2025 12:00 pm
With more command and confidence, Povich gets final tune-up

With more command and confidence, Povich gets final tune-up

WASHINGTON – As it turns out, the window of opportunity wasn’t just ajar for Cade Povich. It was open, and “Slim”...

Brendan Mortensen March 24, 2025 4:18 pm
As Baltimore has changed, much remains the same for Gibson

As Baltimore has changed, much remains the same for Gibson

Jordan Lyles did exactly what the Orioles needed him to do in 2022.  Lyles was an innings eater. He posted...

Brendan Mortensen March 23, 2025 12:00 pm
“The Bird’s Nest” fantasy drafts the 2025 Orioles

“The Bird’s Nest” fantasy drafts the 2025 Orioles

The top two picks were obvious.  Gunnar Henderson was always going to be the first selection in “The Bird’s Nest’s”...

Brendan Mortensen March 20, 2025 12:00 pm
The looming Mateo decision

The looming Mateo decision

Jorge Mateo played a baseball game on Sunday, his first since July 23.   “He adds so much to our team...

Brendan Mortensen March 18, 2025 12:00 pm
The case of Santander and Baltimore

The case of Santander and Baltimore

It’s going to take a while to shake the odd feeling that arises upon seeing Anthony Santander trot onto the...

Brendan Mortensen March 15, 2025 12:00 pm
“The Bird’s Nest” breaks down early injuries

“The Bird’s Nest” breaks down early injuries

The baseball gods are hardly ever kind. Over the last few weeks, the Orioles have been hit with significant injuries....

Brendan Mortensen March 13, 2025 12:00 pm
Breaking down a “kick-changeup”

Breaking down a “kick-changeup”

Over the last few seasons, you may have heard of a relatively new pitch: a “sweeper.” Popularized by pitchers like...

Brendan Mortensen March 11, 2025 12:00 pm
Is window of opportunity ajar for Povich?

Is window of opportunity ajar for Povich?

The Orioles are in a different era.  Consistently competing in the American League East, Baltimore can’t afford to give guaranteed,...

Brendan Mortensen March 08, 2025 1:00 pm
“The Bird’s Nest” breaks down the O’s top 30 prospects

“The Bird’s Nest” breaks down the O’s top 30 prospects

A new season means a new MLB Pipeline prospect ranking.  This week on “The Bird’s Nest,” Annie Klaff and I...

Brendan Mortensen March 06, 2025 1:00 pm