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For no specific reason, a look at some random O’s individual stats

For no specific reason, a look at some random O’s individual stats

This is a bit random today and not related to any recent signings or O’s news at all. But today,...

Steve Melewski January 12, 2025 1:00 pm
O’s Andrew Kittredge adds further depth and late-inning options for bullpen

O’s Andrew Kittredge adds further depth and late-inning options for bullpen

The Orioles one-year agreement with a club option with right-handed pitcher Andrew Kittredge made the team’s strength a bit stronger....

Steve Melewski January 11, 2025 1:00 pm
Taking a closer look at Cedric Mullins’ 2024 season

Taking a closer look at Cedric Mullins’ 2024 season

Having a big season for an MLB player can be a blessing or a curse. Not really a curse, like...

Steve Melewski January 10, 2025 1:00 pm
O’s pitcher Charlie Morton found out strikeouts are good, reinventing himself at age 33

O’s pitcher Charlie Morton found out strikeouts are good, reinventing himself at age 33

To hear new O’s pitcher Charlie Morton tell it, he has essentially had two different careers. One as a pitch-to-contact...

Steve Melewski January 09, 2025 1:00 pm
New O’s pitcher Morton on joining club and possible role as leader/mentor

New O’s pitcher Morton on joining club and possible role as leader/mentor

Even after making 30 or more starts the last six full seasons and even after having thrown over 2,100 big...

Steve Melewski January 08, 2025 8:50 pm
This O’s reliever probably had a stronger 2024 season than many thought

This O’s reliever probably had a stronger 2024 season than many thought

O’s lefty reliever Keegan Akin had a strong 2022 season with a 3.20 ERA and 1.09 WHIP. Then he dealt...

Steve Melewski January 08, 2025 1:00 pm
In 2025, O’s expecting Adley to improve while Gunnar might improve some too

In 2025, O’s expecting Adley to improve while Gunnar might improve some too

In Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson the Orioles have two young, talented players that could be considered faces of this...

Steve Melewski January 07, 2025 1:00 pm
We could call it a “two tiered” Orioles rotation

We could call it a “two tiered” Orioles rotation

We could call it a “two tiered” Orioles rotation at this point. They have two at the top right now...

Steve Melewski January 06, 2025 1:00 pm
Looking further at the O’s signing of right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton

Looking further at the O’s signing of right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton

Let’s get this part straight. Right-hander Charlie Morton is not the replacement for losing Corbin Burnes. Neither is righty Tomoyuki...

Steve Melewski January 05, 2025 1:00 pm
Checking on O’s home homer totals before and after moving the wall (O’s add Morton)

Checking on O’s home homer totals before and after moving the wall (O’s add Morton)

In this space yesterday I noted that Ryan Mountcastle would be expected to hit more home runs in 2025 as...

Steve Melewski January 04, 2025 1:00 pm