Alex Pham, on the mound in March during a spring training game in Sarasota, FL. | Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images From an unheralded college reliever to the O’s No. 27 prospect, Pham is still trying to hit his ceiling as a starter. The 2023 season marked a triple milestone for Alex Pham. Not only did the little-hyped right hander get a chance to … [Read more...] about Alex Pham had his struggles in Double-A, but continues to grow as a pitcher
Yennier Cano provided solid, not spectacular, relief without Félix Bautista by his side
Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images The 30-year-old Cano failed to replicate his dominant rookie campaign but still provided steady relief for a majority of the season. Baltimore’s winning window took a significant blow when Félix Bautista suffered a UCL injury back in August 2023. The Orioles felt the impact right away, and Craig Kimbrel failed in the closer role last season. … [Read more...] about Yennier Cano provided solid, not spectacular, relief without Félix Bautista by his side
Tuesday Bird Droppings: Still mystified about Adley’s second-half woes
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Weeks after the Orioles’ season ended, we’re no closer to understanding what caused the star catcher’s weeks-long slump. Good morning, Camden Chatters. We’re in the midst of a four-day lull with no baseball. The World Series matchup is set but won’t begin until Friday in Los Angeles. Let’s go Dodgers, by default. In the meantime, Orioles … [Read more...] about Tuesday Bird Droppings: Still mystified about Adley’s second-half woes
Aron Estrada could be the best Orioles prospect you don’t know yet
Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The 19-year-old switch-hitting Estrada excelled for Delmarva this season. When the international amateur signing period opened up in January two years ago, the Orioles handed out what was then a team-record $1.7 million signing bonus to outfielder Braylin Tavera. At the same time, the team gave out bonuses of at … [Read more...] about Aron Estrada could be the best Orioles prospect you don’t know yet
Jorge Mateo held his own before an elbow injury ended his season
Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Mateo was supposed to be a super utility option for this team. Instead, he had to man second base every day. That went OK until a gruesome injury ended his season in July. The Orioles went into 2024 with the hopes that Jorge Mateo could be a super-utility option, providing the sort of roster depth that deep playoff runs are made of. … [Read more...] about Jorge Mateo held his own before an elbow injury ended his season