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Latest look at 40-man roster before it changes again

Latest look at 40-man roster before it changes again

I’m old enough to remember when the Orioles didn’t have any catchers on their 40-man roster. OK, that was earlier...

Roch Kubatko October 21, 2022
Urías and Mullins named Gold Glove finalists in American League

Urías and Mullins named Gold Glove finalists in American League

The Orioles will have two opportunities to break their streak of being denied a Rawlings Gold Glove. Infielder Ramón Urías...

Roch Kubatko October 20, 2022
Reviewing Vespi’s record-setting achievement with Triple-A Norfolk

Reviewing Vespi’s record-setting achievement with Triple-A Norfolk

Exactly one month passed before reliever Nick Vespi made his final appearance with the Orioles this season. He left after...

Roch Kubatko October 20, 2022
Could Orioles field a homegrown lineup in 2023? (Bemboom update)

Could Orioles field a homegrown lineup in 2023? (Bemboom update)

As I sorted through the mailbag that I emptied this week, I came across a question that nudged my curiosity....

Roch Kubatko October 19, 2022
Leftovers for breakfast

Leftovers for breakfast

It feels like a homework assignment. Challenging the Orioles to pinpoint the exact moment when they realized the team would...

Roch Kubatko October 18, 2022
Because You Asked – Rise of the Lycans

Because You Asked – Rise of the Lycans

The first offseason mailbag is here. I just wish the delivery guy hadn’t left it by my garage instead of...

Roch Kubatko October 17, 2022
Orioles won’t be overlooked in 2023

Orioles won’t be overlooked in 2023

Austin Hays doesn’t believe that the Orioles spent the entire 2022 season or even the bulk of it sneaking up...

Roch Kubatko October 15, 2022
Orioles claim two catchers from Reds

Orioles claim two catchers from Reds

The Orioles are stockpiling catchers in the early days of their offseason. Two more arrived today, with the Orioles claiming...

Roch Kubatko October 14, 2022
Watkins waiting again to learn whether he remains with Orioles

Watkins waiting again to learn whether he remains with Orioles

Spenser Watkins started the fifth and 162nd games for the Orioles in 2022. In between were impressive stretches, an injury,...

Roch Kubatko October 14, 2022
The price of moving back left field wall worth it for Orioles to eliminate cheap homers

The price of moving back left field wall worth it for Orioles to eliminate cheap homers

The Orioles got a lot of mileage out of moving back the left field wall about 30 feet. Every fly...

Roch Kubatko October 13, 2022