Samuel Basallo, probably about to launch an extra-base hit for Bowie earlier this season. | Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images The 20-year-old crushed the ball in Bowie, was named Eastern League Player of the Year, and finished with twenty strong games in Triple-A Norfolk. So far, so good for the Orioles’ recent crop of draftees. There was Adley … [Read more...] about Samuel Basallo managed to live up to the hype this season
Ramón Urías casually emerged as one of Baltimore’s best hitters in the second half
Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images Ramón Urías carried Baltimore’s offense through the dog days of summer while several hitters struggled at the dish. Ramòn Urías reported to spring training last March without a guaranteed roster spot. Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg were both locks after successful rookie debuts. Top prospect Jackson Holliday was knocking on the door … [Read more...] about Ramón Urías casually emerged as one of Baltimore’s best hitters in the second half
World Series Game 5 open thread: 8:08 ET
The onetime Oriole Jack Flaherty takes the mound tonight for Los Angeles against New York’s Gerrit Cole. | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images It’s not a sweep, but Jack Flaherty could clinch it for the Dodgers tonight. There will be baseball played tonight. Whether an act of hubris or prudence, the Dodgers tried a “bullpen game” approach on Tuesday night, and it did not go … [Read more...] about World Series Game 5 open thread: 8:08 ET
Thursday Bird Droppings: The start of the offseason is officially here
Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Dodgers put away the Yankees. That’s better than the only available alternative. Hello, friends. As you know if you’ve read anything I’ve ever written on this website, it’s been the length of my life plus a few weeks since the Orioles last won the World Series. Anybody my age or younger, we’ve never been alive to see … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: The start of the offseason is officially here
Jud Fabian kept on hitting dingers and also striking out too much
Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Orioles outfield prospect made it to Triple-A this year and he struck out 40% of the time there. In the 2021 draft, the Red Sox took then-Florida outfielder Jud Fabian exactly one pick before the Orioles selected. A persistent rumor is that the O’s wanted Fabian. He never signed with Boston and one year later, … [Read more...] about Jud Fabian kept on hitting dingers and also striking out too much