In the chapter on Steve Dalkowski in my 2001 book on Orioles history, I quoted numerous people who’d played with or seen the legendary fireballer. Boog Powell, Steve Barber, Milt Pappas, Barry Shetrone, Earl Weaver, Walter Youse, Harry Dalton and others eagerly recalled him and told stories. Their memories of Dalkowski still burned bright. But one voice was absent from the … [Read more...] about The Real Steve Dalkowski: Orioles’ hardest thrower lived a hard-luck life
Orioles’ new Norfolk manager brings just the right experience
SARASOTA—One of the 48 books written by late sportswriter John Feinstein, who died last week at 69, was about life in Triple-A baseball, “Where Nobody Knows Your Name.” This year, Tim Federowicz is trying to make sure Oriole fans know his players’ names. Federowicz was hired last fall to replace Buck Britton as manager of the Norfolk Tides. Britton managed the Tides for the … [Read more...] about Orioles’ new Norfolk manager brings just the right experience
Will Sugano start Orioles’ home opener? | MAILBAG
Question: I know Zach Eflin is starting for the Orioles in their opener in Toronto, but I don’t consider that our Opening Day. I consider our home opener on March 31st our Opening Day. Will Tomoyuki Sugano get that start? From: Heidi Bertaux Answer: Heidi, I think it would be fun to have Tomoyuki Sugano make his major league debut because it’s a big deal in Baltimore, and the … [Read more...] about Will Sugano start Orioles’ home opener? | MAILBAG
Orioles option Mayo to minor league camp: ‘A lose-lose going to Norfolk’; Basallo’s camp ends
SARASOTA—The Orioles optioned first baseman/third baseman Coby Mayo to their minor league camp and assigned their other top prospect, catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo, to minor league camp on Tuesday. They also assigned right-handed pitchers Corbin Martin, Levi Stoudt and Thaddeus Ward, infielder Nick Gordon and outfielder Daz Cameron to minor league camp, leaving 41 … [Read more...] about Orioles option Mayo to minor league camp: ‘A lose-lose going to Norfolk’; Basallo’s camp ends
Orioles’ Spring Breakout a big hit with fans
SARASOTA—Spring training is full of unexpected moments. Saturday night, they came in Spring Breakout. Last year, Major League Baseball decided to introduce games between the top prospects of each club, and the Orioles’ prospects played the prospects of the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton. It was the most notable because baseball’s top position player prospect, Jackson Holliday, … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Spring Breakout a big hit with fans