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Orioles rotation uncertainty creates messy bullpen projections

Orioles rotation uncertainty creates messy bullpen projections

Want an endorsement for the Orioles trading for a starting pitcher rather than competing in the free agent market? Michael...

Roch Kubatko December 18, 2023 9:00 am
Looking back at Opening Day roster and impactful exclusions

Looking back at Opening Day roster and impactful exclusions

The evolution of a baseball season touches a team’s roster, and the Orioles underwent some interesting and important changes in...

Roch Kubatko December 17, 2023 9:00 am
Elias: “In terms of intangibles, I think we have a lot going for us”

Elias: “In terms of intangibles, I think we have a lot going for us”

Money remains a determining factor in free agency, with the most lucrative offers usually winning out. The game’s evolution still...

Roch Kubatko December 16, 2023 9:00 am
Leftovers for breakfast

Leftovers for breakfast

The Orioles still haven’t announced their coaching staff for the 2024 season, though executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias confirmed...

Roch Kubatko December 15, 2023 9:04 am
More reflection on Orioles playoff ouster and moving on from it (Birdland Caravan returns)

More reflection on Orioles playoff ouster and moving on from it (Birdland Caravan returns)

More than two months have passed since the Orioles lost to the Rangers in the Division Series. The first sweep...

Roch Kubatko December 14, 2023 9:00 am
González on Kimbrel: “He’s a great acquisition for us and I think he’s going to fit in perfectly in the clubhouse”

González on Kimbrel: “He’s a great acquisition for us and I think he’s going to fit in perfectly in the clubhouse”

Fredi González can speak from experience about reliever Craig Kimbrel. About the new Orioles closer whose manager during his 2011...

Roch Kubatko December 13, 2023 9:00 am
This, that and the other

This, that and the other

No matter how the 26-man roster is constructed for Opening Day, the Orioles will depend heavily and utilize to its...

Roch Kubatko December 12, 2023 9:00 am
Elias on Stowers: “This guy still has his whole career ahead of him”

Elias on Stowers: “This guy still has his whole career ahead of him”

The major league side of Kyle Stowers’ 2023 season can’t be spun positively. Breaks camp with the team, is optioned...

Roch Kubatko December 11, 2023 9:00 am
Because You Asked – Disenchanted

Because You Asked – Disenchanted

The first post-Winter Meetings mailbag is here. It got lost at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. We sent...

Roch Kubatko December 10, 2023 9:00 am
Could Orioles pivot away from trying for a No. 1 starter and lower expectations?

Could Orioles pivot away from trying for a No. 1 starter and lower expectations?

The Orioles have a stated goal of placing a starter at or near the top of their rotation, but they...

Roch Kubatko December 09, 2023 9:00 am