Baltimore Baseball

Question: Is it possible Keagan Akin can return to being a starter in 2025? I’d like to see him in the rotation. From: Joe Lancione Answer: Joe, I think that Akin is an important part of the Orioles’ bullpen, and that they’d like to keep here there. Akin can give the team multiple innings, which most relievers can’t, and he’s done better in the bullpen than as a starter, so I … [Read more...] about Should Keegan Akin start for Orioles in 2025? | MAILBAG

The Orioles haven’t signed a player from the Dominican Republic who played for them since 2011, and they’ve never signed a player from Venezuela who’s played for them in the majors. Both are likely to change in the near future. Since Koby Perez, the team’s vice president of international scouting and operations, came to the Orioles in early 2019, the team has become a presence … [Read more...] about With Basallo’s big league debut nearing, Orioles’ international program showing strength

Question: Do you think the O’s are considering a six-man rotation? There doesn’t seem to be much difference between starters 3-6, with a lot of good but not great arms. From: Bill Connor Answer: Bill, if the Orioles went into the season with a six-man rotation, that would mean they could have only seven relievers. That could be difficult since many of those in the projected … [Read more...] about Should Orioles use 6-man rotation? | MAILBAG