shohei ohtani

Orioles surprised to get Ohtani, injury updates, Ripken on 2,131

Orioles surprised to get Ohtani, injury updates, Ripken on 2,131

Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino was heading back indoors around 3:30 p.m. when he found out that the Dodgers weren’t...

Roch Kubatko September 05, 2025 9:40 pm
A look at how opponents pitched the Orioles in the 2024 season

A look at how opponents pitched the Orioles in the 2024 season

There is publicly available data from outlets like FanGraphs.com and BaseballSavant.com that can provide us some, shall we say, just...

Steve Melewski November 22, 2024 1:00 pm
Random take Tuesday

Random take Tuesday

Jumping around the baseball world with a few random notes and takes. Well at least this year the narrative that...

Steve Melewski October 22, 2024 12:00 pm
O’s begin the 30-game sprint to the finish tonight at Dodger Stadium

O’s begin the 30-game sprint to the finish tonight at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES – As the Orioles get ready to play at Dodger Stadium for the first time since 2016 tonight,...

Steve Melewski August 27, 2024 12:00 pm
Now in the NL, Ohtani can chase Frank Robinson for MVP history

Now in the NL, Ohtani can chase Frank Robinson for MVP history

Now that he has moved from the American League to the National League, if Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles...

Steve Melewski December 14, 2023 1:00 pm
Shohei Ohtani got crazy dollars, but won’t be coming to the AL East at least

Shohei Ohtani got crazy dollars, but won’t be coming to the AL East at least

Hey, O’s fans look at it this way – the O’s Opening Day opponent just became a weaker team. The...

Steve Melewski December 10, 2023 1:00 pm
A look back at a stirring night of baseball and a take on Shohei Ohtani

A look back at a stirring night of baseball and a take on Shohei Ohtani

What a night for the Orioles. Big plays, big pitches, big hits and a big win. One that put them...

Steve Melewski July 21, 2023 12:00 pm
Closing argument on Orioles’ deadline desires

Closing argument on Orioles’ deadline desires

The Orioles don’t need a closer at the trade deadline. And I mention it only to link to the title...

Roch Kubatko July 20, 2023 8:00 am
This, that and the other

This, that and the other

Don’t be fooled by the smile. Logan Gillaspie knows when it’s appropriate to be a nice guy. Like, for instance,...

Roch Kubatko May 17, 2023 8:08 am
Orioles can’t contain Ohtani at plate in 9-5 loss (updated)

Orioles can’t contain Ohtani at plate in 9-5 loss (updated)

Shohei Ohtani the pitcher didn’t impress tonight at Camden Yards. Shohei Ohtani the hitter was a destructive force. The walk...

Roch Kubatko May 16, 2023 1:23 am