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Like prospects before him, patience is necessary for Basallo
On April 26, 2024, Jackson Holliday was optioned back to Triple-A Norfolk after just 10 games in the big leagues. ...
A deep dive into a critical major league hitting adjustment
The best hitters in the world struggle against offspeed pitches and breaking balls at the highest level. In 2025, Aaron...
Dzierwa, Willems among early standouts on the farm
The Orioles’ top prospect list looks a bit different. Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers have graduated from prospect status, meaning...
How will Baltimore’s lineup parallel Albernaz’s experience?
When Craig Albernaz peered into the room at his introductory press conference, some familiar faces were scattered amidst the new....
Future projection behind Baz’s extension in Baltimore
Ninety-eight days. That’s all it took for the Orioles to sign starting pitcher Shane Baz to a five-year contract extension....
“The Bird’s Nest” hands out season superlatives
Opening Day is finally here. It’s a new era of Orioles baseball with skipper Craig Albernaz at the helm and...
O’s arms impress in final exhibition before regular season
WASHINGTON – Tune-ups are in the rear-view mirror. The next time the Orioles play baseball, the result will count. On...
Regular season answers yet to reveal themselves as O’s play final exhibition
WASHINGTON – Just one exhibition game stands between the Orioles and the regular season. But if you thought that fact...
Albernaz bringing “Day One” mentality to Baltimore’s clubhouse
Open space now fills the middle of the Orioles’ clubhouse. The center of the room, once occupied with televisions, was...
Have the additions of Ward, Baz and Helsley become underrated?
The buzz around Birdland has been centered around one name: Pete Alonso. The Mets’ all-time leader in home runs took...