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
Sunday NLCS open thread
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images The Dodgers could head to the World Series with a win in Game 6 tonight. With the Yankees finishing off the Guardians in five games last night, it’s now left for the National League to settle its champion. The Dodgers and Mets are in action in Game 6 tonight with LA holding a 3-2 edge in the series. If the Dodgers win this one, it’s … [Read more...] about Sunday NLCS open thread
Monday Bird Droppings: The World Series is set
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images It’ll be the Dodgers vs the Yankees just like everyone wanted Happy Monday, Camden Chatters. The World Series is set. After the Yankees clinched their spot on Saturday night, the Dodgers did the same last night with a win over the Mets. We won’t get a Subway Series but we will get a matchup of two of the biggest market teams in the sport. … [Read more...] about Monday Bird Droppings: The World Series is set