This O's reliever probably had a stronger 2024 season than many thought
Steve Melewski
Orioles
O’s lefty reliever Keegan Akin had a strong 2022 season with a 3.20 ERA and 1.09 WHIP. Then he dealt with lower back issues much of the next season and in 23 2/3 innings had an ERA of 6.85 and 1.78 WHIP. He pitched just two innings after June 28. So fans might not have known what to expect of him in 2024. At Birdland Caravan last January, Akin told
Quick Q&A with Zach Eflin
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Zach Eflin picked up a baseball earlier than usual this offseason, an impressive feat for a man with his hands full. Eflin is having a mostly typical winter professionally back at home in Orlando, even in temperatures that dipped into the 30s. The rest of it is more of an adventure, controlled chaos that amuses and fulfills him. “Everything else li
A statement from the Orioles on the passing of Brian Matusz
MASN Staff
Masn
Our hearts are heavy tonight as we mourn the passing of former Oriole, BRIAN MATUSZ. A staple in our clubhouse from 2009-2016, Brian was beloved throughout Birdland, and his passion for baseball and our community was unmatched. He dedicated his time to connecting with any fan he could, was a cherished teammate, and always had a smile on his face. B
In 2025, O's expecting Adley to improve while Gunnar might improve some too
Steve Melewski
Orioles
In Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson the Orioles have two young, talented players that could be considered faces of this franchise. Two players that were their first two selections in the 2019 MLB Draft. The first two players selected by Mike Elias after he was hired by the Orioles. In the 2025 season, based off their play last year, the Orioles
Bell returns to D.C. focused on maximining power stroke
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Josh Bell first came to the Nationals, not by choice, on Christmas Eve 2020. Traded to Washington by the Pirates franchise that drafted him nine years earlier, he quickly embraced the team and the town and openly spoke of his desire to stay here for the long haul. That, of course, didn’t happen. And it again wasn’t by his choice. The Nats included
Because You Asked - On the Rocks
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles entered a new week with a deeper rotation and the motivation to keep searching for pitching. Camp doesn’t open for another six weeks. The mailbag opened again over the weekend. You asked and I answered, leaving us with the latest sequel to the beloved 2008 original. I don’t do much editing, but I provide reminders that my mailbag owns a
Orioles welcome Don Rovak as chief revenue officer
MASN Staff
Masn
The Baltimore Orioles today announced that DON ROVAK will join the organization as the Chief Revenue Officer, focusing on revenue generation through ticket and corporate sales in both Baltimore and Sarasota, Fla., and creating local economic impact for the city, state, and surrounding area. “We are excited to have such an incredible talent and indu
We could call it a "two tiered" Orioles rotation
Steve Melewski
Orioles
We could call it a “two tiered” Orioles rotation at this point. They have two at the top right now in right-handers Zack Eflin and Grayson Rodriguez and three that follow that in some order. As of today, Eflin or Rodriguez could get the Opening Day assignment with the other starting second. Third through fifth in some combo, is expected to be Dean
The state of the Nationals' (now-full) 40-man roster
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
You can be forgiven if you missed this news item while paying attention to football, snow prep or both on Sunday, but the Nationals officially announced the Josh Bell signing. That one-year, $6 million deal was agreed to one week earlier but wasn’t done-done until Bell passed his physical, which has now happened. There’s an important side note to m
Thoughts on ways Orioles can improve in 2025
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
As the offseason rolls merrily along, except of course for the segment of the fan base that feels flattened by it, win projections and championship odds already have surfaced on the internet. They seemed premature in December and remain so in the first week of January, but they always can be adjusted later. The Orioles could or could not be done wi