Question: Cade Povich was the Orioles’ best starter last September. Why isn’t he getting more build-up by the team. Have they already made up in their mind he’s starting the season in Triple-A? From: Richard Kalwarski Answer: Richard, the Orioles know that they’re not going to make it through the season with just five starters — Zach Eflin, Grayson Rodriguez, Dean Kremer, … [Read more...] about Will Cade Povich start the season with the Orioles? | MAILBAG
Suárez to start Orioles’ Grapefruit League opener on Saturday
SARASOTA—A year ago, Albert Suárez was an unknown during Orioles spring training. This year, he’ll start the first Grapefruit League game on Saturday against Pittsburgh at Ed Smith Stadium. In 2024, Suárez impressed the Orioles in spring training after not having pitched in the major leagues since 2017. He went down to Triple-A Norfolk but didn’t stay long. His first start … [Read more...] about Suárez to start Orioles’ Grapefruit League opener on Saturday
Suárez on starting Orioles’ 1st Grapefruit League game: ‘It means a lot’
SARASOTA–What’s happening? Albert Suárez was chosen to start the Orioles’ first Grapefruit League game on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium. Suárez is eager for the assignment. “I think I’m well prepared to be able to start the first game of spring training,” the 35-year-old right-hander said. “It means a lot.” Last year, Corbin Burnes started the … [Read more...] about Suárez on starting Orioles’ 1st Grapefruit League game: ‘It means a lot’
With Opening Day approaching, what could go right or wrong for the Orioles in 2025?
This just in Birdland – the Orioles are a good team. They’ve had three straight winning seasons and back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time since 1996 and 1997. Should they make the playoffs this year, it will be just the second time in Baltimore Orioles history. The first was when they won 109 games in 1969, 108 in 1970 and 101 in 1971. That was the greatest run … [Read more...] about With Opening Day approaching, what could go right or wrong for the Orioles in 2025?
As Orioles look for an ace, Zach Eflin’s production the past 2 seasons may surprise you
As the Orioles go into the 2025 season without last year’s ace pitcher, Corbin Burnes, they are hoping that right-hander Zach Eflin can match his performance over the last two seasons. If he can, the O’s might have an ace-light or a pitcher who is a solid No. 2. Eflin’s stats are close to what Burnes produced over the combined 2023-2024 seasons. When it comes to fWAR, Eflin is … [Read more...] about As Orioles look for an ace, Zach Eflin’s production the past 2 seasons may surprise you