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Looking ahead to a critical Orioles offseason

Looking ahead to a critical Orioles offseason

The rear view mirror is the best place for the Orioles’ 2025 season to be.  With a 75-87 record, Baltimore...

Brendan Mortensen October 01, 2025 8:35 pm
O’s bring excitement in final home game of 2025

O’s bring excitement in final home game of 2025

“I thought that tied it!” My grandfather, with a chuckle, quickly realized from the reactions around him that Dylan Beavers...

Brendan Mortensen September 26, 2025 12:00 pm
The best stories, according to “The Bird’s Nest,” amid a tough 2025

The best stories, according to “The Bird’s Nest,” amid a tough 2025

The 2025 season hasn’t gone the way that anyone had hoped.  At 73-81, the Orioles are likely on their way...

Brendan Mortensen September 20, 2025 9:17 pm
Orioles swept in three in Toronto after 11-2 loss (updated)

Orioles swept in three in Toronto after 11-2 loss (updated)

TORONTO – The O’s bullpen doesn’t have set roles.  More often than not, you’ll see arms like Keegan Akin, Yennier...

Brendan Mortensen September 14, 2025 7:56 pm
Suárez again steps in to do any job required

Suárez again steps in to do any job required

TORONTO – On a given day in 2024, you never knew what you would see from Albert Suárez.  On May...

Brendan Mortensen September 14, 2025 5:28 pm
Orioles find themselves on the other end of a walkoff in Toronto (updated)

Orioles find themselves on the other end of a walkoff in Toronto (updated)

TORONTO – For the last few weeks, the Orioles had been the ones doing the walkoffs.  In fact, Baltimore had...

Brendan Mortensen September 13, 2025 8:54 pm
Beavers moves up as O’s face yet another Hall of Fame starter

Beavers moves up as O’s face yet another Hall of Fame starter

TORONTO – The legacy of three active pitchers in Major League Baseball towers above the rest.  Between them, they have...

Brendan Mortensen September 13, 2025 6:27 pm
Rogers exits with toe discomfort in Baltimore’s 6-1 loss (updated)

Rogers exits with toe discomfort in Baltimore’s 6-1 loss (updated)

TORONTO – Trevor Rogers’ early exit from tonight’s game due to left toe discomfort, and the subsequent questions that followed...

Brendan Mortensen September 13, 2025 1:27 am
O’Neill’s return creates lineup questions for final stretch

O’Neill’s return creates lineup questions for final stretch

TORONTO – On Aug. 1, the Orioles’ outfield no longer included Cedric Mullins, a mainstay in center field since his...

Brendan Mortensen September 12, 2025 10:21 pm
From 16th-round-pick to top-10 prospect, George continues to soar

From 16th-round-pick to top-10 prospect, George continues to soar

Each year, in preparation for the MLB Draft, MLB Pipeline ranks their 250 best draft-eligible prospects. From the college ranks...

Brendan Mortensen September 09, 2025 12:00 pm