The pitch was a meatball, a slider hanging right over the plate. Dave Nicholson swung hard, as always, and his bat met the ball squarely, launching it toward left field on a soaring arc. Oh, did he launch this one. The ball not only cleared the fence for a home run, it also cleared the double-deck stands beyond left field. Nicholson literally hit the ball out of Chicago’s … [Read more...] about His Home Run Traveled 573 Feet
Orioles sign 22 players as International Signing Period begins
The Orioles signed 22 players on Wednesday as the International Signing Period began. They were allotted $6,908,800 to sign international players and can use that money until December 15th. The Orioles did not use their entire allotment. “I’m extremely excited about this class. We spread out our dollars,” Koby Perez, the Orioles’ vice president for international scouting, said … [Read more...] about Orioles sign 22 players as International Signing Period begins
Reviewing Orioles’ international prospects; Kittredge joins bullpen; Caravan events
The International Signing Period begins on Wednesday, and the Orioles plan to continue building up their Latin American prospect base. A year ago, the Orioles opened their long-awaited Dominican Republic Academy, and at the Winter Meetings, Koby Perez, the team’s vice president for international scouting, said he hoped to sign about a dozen prospects this year. The Orioles have … [Read more...] about Reviewing Orioles’ international prospects; Kittredge joins bullpen; Caravan events
Why is Orioles’ Mullins’ 2025 salary larger than Mountcastle’s? | MAILBAG
Question: How do arbitration-eligible players whose performance has declined over the last three years still get significant pay raises? It doesn’t make sense. Ryan Mountcastle has contributed more consistently over his last three years and gets less money than Cedric Mullins. Mullins has no arm and offensively has been erratic at best. From: Mirv Metzger Answer: Mirv, the … [Read more...] about Why is Orioles’ Mullins’ 2025 salary larger than Mountcastle’s? | MAILBAG
Our guide to Orioles’ spring training in Sarasota
Next month marks the 15th anniversary of the Orioles’ move to Sarasota for spring training. From 1996-2009, the Orioles trained in dilapidated Fort Lauderdale Stadium, and while it was a great place to vacation, baseball wasn’t a big deal to the citizens of Fort Lauderdale. It is a big deal in Sarasota, where signs supporting the Orioles are everywhere, and the 15 years there … [Read more...] about Our guide to Orioles’ spring training in Sarasota