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Taking Orioles rotation for another spin and playing the numbers game

Taking Orioles rotation for another spin and playing the numbers game

The next story posted here will have a Sarasota dateline. Get used to it. Orioles pitchers and catchers report today,...

Roch Kubatko February 14, 2024 9:00 am
A few more Orioles spring training storylines

A few more Orioles spring training storylines

While most eyes will rest upon Jackson Holliday, other prospects, and major pitching additions Corbin Burnes and Craig Kimbrel at...

Roch Kubatko February 13, 2024 9:00 am
Burnes’ impact on Orioles bullpen and other camp competitions

Burnes’ impact on Orioles bullpen and other camp competitions

I’ve written about the end of a traditional spring training storyline, the blame falling upon the broad shoulders of James...

Roch Kubatko February 12, 2024 9:00 am
Because You Asked – The Scargiver

Because You Asked – The Scargiver

Being aware of the mounting number of airline safety issues, I’m afraid to bring a heavy mailbag to Sarasota and...

Roch Kubatko February 11, 2024 9:00 am
Bar raised for Orioles as they approach spring training

Bar raised for Orioles as they approach spring training

Whatever speech that Orioles manager Brandon Hyde chooses for his team prior to the first full-squad workout at spring training,...

Roch Kubatko February 10, 2024 9:00 am
A recap and review of recent Orioles activity

A recap and review of recent Orioles activity

Five more days. Orioles pitchers and catchers must report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex by Wednesday, a deadline that...

Roch Kubatko February 09, 2024 9:00 am
A few thoughts on Burnes trade

A few thoughts on Burnes trade

We entered the month of February exactly two weeks away from the Orioles’ first workout for pitchers and catchers. The...

Roch Kubatko February 02, 2024 2:47 pm
How Coulombe and Webb intend to improve, Mullins itching to have healthy season

How Coulombe and Webb intend to improve, Mullins itching to have healthy season

Danny Coulombe and Jacob Webb, two Orioles relievers who project to make the Opening Day roster but with different odds,...

Roch Kubatko January 30, 2024 9:00 am
Ortiz and Mayo ignore trade talk, Mountcastle and McCann happy with health (Coulombe update)

Ortiz and Mayo ignore trade talk, Mountcastle and McCann happy with health (Coulombe update)

Joey Ortiz possesses the skills to knock down a bad-hop grounder and block out trade noise. The number of gifted...

Roch Kubatko January 29, 2024 9:00 am
Sanders offers strong endorsement of Kjerstad’s outfield defense, Wells and Irvin unsure of roles

Sanders offers strong endorsement of Kjerstad’s outfield defense, Wells and Irvin unsure of roles

On the day that Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias selected Heston Kjerstad in the 2020 draft, he talked...

Roch Kubatko January 28, 2024 9:00 am