Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Brian Ebel exits the organization, preparing to spend this winter, and spring speculation. Good Morning, Birdland, Even more changes are coming to the Orioles’ clubhouse. It was reported by The Athletic on Tuesday that head athletic trainer Brian Ebel would be departing his role. At the moment, it is unclear if … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: More changes in the clubhouse
Alex Pham had his struggles in Double-A, but continues to grow as a pitcher
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