Orioles offer special deals and gift options for holiday shoppers
Orioles offer special deals and gift options for holiday shoppers
Pete Kerzel
Orioles
This holiday season, the Orioles are offering a variety of gift ideas perfect for Orioles fans of all ages. From deep discounts on Black (& Orange) Friday, to special offers on Orioles Publications, and unique gift options for children, there is something for everyone in Birdland. This holiday season, the Orioles will offer Holiday Packs, starting at just $45. Fans may choose between the Opening Day 5-Pack and the Battle of the Beltways 3-Pack. All fans who purchase an Orioles Holiday Pack...
#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Dominant pitching and coming through in the clutch
#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Dominant pitching and coming through in the clutch
Pete Kerzel
Nationals
Happy Thanksgiving, NatsTown! Today is a day for giving thanks, and at the top of most Nationals fans' lists is the fact that a certain team sporting a curly W and blue uniform tops delivered a World Series championship to D.C. last month. Never gets tired hearing that, does it? I suspect it won't for a long time to come. Whatever's on your Thanksgiving table, you're sure to indulge today. Turkey coma, anyone? My table has traditionally included a roasted bird, stuffing, mashed potatoes,...
Could either of these lefties be a fit for the Orioles?
Could either of these lefties be a fit for the Orioles?
Steve Melewski
Orioles
When we mentioned free agent pitchers Marco Estrada and Trevor Cahill here on Saturday, there was not much sentiment among the readers for the Orioles to pursue either one. Both have a track record of some success, but struggled in 2019. Free agent lefty Brett Anderson however, is a pitcher with a track record of some success. But while he struggled in the 2017-2018 seasons, going 8-9 with a 5.24 ERA and a 1.452 WHIP, he pitched much better last season. Any team can sign him now, but he did not...
"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Milestones in O's history on parade
"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Milestones in O's history on parade
Doug Miller
Orioles
A whole lot of folks at some point today are going to be compelled to loosen their belts. You know the feeling. You just might get that same feeling, metaphorically speaking, after consuming the next helping of "Orioles Classics." You'll positively stuff yourself with memorable moments in O's history. Among other treats, you'll savor the record-breaking run of the Iron Man, the maiden voyage of the prototype for every ballpark built since 1992, and replays of each game of the 1970 World...
Orioles announce minor league staffs
Orioles announce minor league staffs
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles have unveiled their minor league managers and coaches for their eight affiliates, one of the more important tasks of the offseason. Included is the expansion to a five-man staff, as previously reported. Gary Kendall returns as Triple-A Norfolk manager, Buck Britton returns to Double-A Bowie, Kevin Bradshaw returns to short-season Single-A Aberdeen and Alan Mills is back with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League team. Britton, in his second season as a minor league manager, led the...
Orioles announce minor league managers, coaches and staff
Orioles announce minor league managers, coaches and staff
Doug Miller
Orioles
The Orioles today announced the coaching staffs for their eight minor league affiliates for the 2020 season. Each affiliate will be staffed with a five-person coaching staff, after the addition this season of a fifth coach. There will be 19 new coaches in the Orioles system, spread out through the eight affiliates. The Orioles return three 2019 Managers of the Year and one Coach of the Year to their system. Buck Britton won Manager of the Year in the Eastern League with Double-A Bowie, Kyle...
Overworked early, Doolittle rested and returned to form late
Overworked early, Doolittle rested and returned to form late
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Sean Doolittle, who was overused early, saw his season fall apart during the late summer but then returned healthy and effective at the end. PLAYER REVIEW: SEAN DOOLITTLE Age on opening day 2020: 33 How acquired: Traded with Ryan Madson from Athletics for Blake Treinen, Jesús Luzardo and Sheldon Neuse, July 2017 MLB service time: 7 years, 122...
Flaherty becomes latest ex-Oriole to join Padres coaching staff
Flaherty becomes latest ex-Oriole to join Padres coaching staff
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
As we wait for Orioles news beyond additions to the front office and 40-man roster, I'm wondering what exactly is happening in San Diego. Besides the perfect weather, of course. The Padres reportedly have hired former Orioles utility infielder Ryan Flaherty as quality control coach. They've already added Bobby Dickerson as bench coach and Wayne Kirby as first base coach - two former members of manager Buck Showalter's staff. An announcement is expected this week. If the Padres really want to...
Taking a look at two unheralded players who helped Delmarva
Taking a look at two unheralded players who helped Delmarva
Steve Melewski
Orioles
When I interviewed 2019 Single-A Delmarva manager Kyle Moore recently, we discussed his Shorebirds being named the Minor League Baseball team of the year by Milb.com. But we also discussed a few players who flew under the radar on that team, which went 90-48 this season and became the first South Atlantic League team with 90 or more wins since 2006. One was lefty hitting corner outfielder Robert Neustrom, the Orioles' fifth-round pick out of the University of Iowa in 2018. The 2019 year was...
Braymer's bond with Crowe and Barrera helped him in 2019
Braymer's bond with Crowe and Barrera helped him in 2019
Byron Kerr
Nationals
Finishing up our conversation with Nationals pitching prospect Ben Braymer, the left-hander talked more about how he changed his grip on his changeup from two-seam to a four-seam so that coming out of his hand it looks even more like a fastball to the hitter. "I had accomplished that in Double-A, having my changeup mirror my fastball as far as arm slot goes and the arm speed on it," Braymer said. "But when I got out to Triple-A the more experienced hitters were able to see a little bit...