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Peter Schmuck: Two words of advice for Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias
I’m probably fooling myself to think that Mike Elias could give a hoot about my opinion or, for that matter, even knows that I still show up at the ballpark once in a while to see if the lights are still on. But I’m going to deliver a piece of advice, and I only need […]
My Stuff: Strat-O-Matic, and an early fondness for the Orioles
A new Bird Tapes content stream explores what else is in my office closet besides recordings of old interviews. First up: the iconic tabletop baseball simulation game that loomed large in my youth. The Bird Tapes sprang into existence out of a cluttered closet in my home office, where the history of the Baltimore Orioles […]
Looking ahead to a challenging 2nd half for the Orioles
When the Orioles return to play after the All-Star break, they’ll have 65 games remaining, and some momentum. For the first time this season, they have a four-game winning streak, and are five games below .500 at 46-51. They’re in fourth place in the American League East, 11 ½ games behind the Tampa Bay Rays, […]
Wondering about pitchers drafted by the Orioles | MAILBAG
Question: The Orioles have drafted 57 pitchers from 2021-2025. Have any of these 57 pitched for the Orioles at the MLB level? Are any ranked as current top 30 prospects? Any evaluation/insights into the Orioles’ pitcher drafting strategy and then subsequent development success or failure during Mr. Elias’ tenure would be appreciated. From: Joe Knepley […]
College pitchers dominate Orioles’ 2nd-day draft
The Orioles’ 2026 draft is complete, and though their first pick, high school outfielder Eric Booth Jr., is the most noteworthy, they’ll try to develop contributing players from the draft’s later rounds. On Sunday, the Orioles took 16 players—half of whom were college pitchers. Their sixth-round pick was left-hander Zane Adams from Alabama. Adams was […]
Why didn’t Orioles pick left-handed pitcher Gio Rojas in draft? | MAILBAG
Question: Why do you think the O’s did not select left-handed high school pitcher Gio Rojas? We have a glut of outfielders. From: Sandra Freund Answer: Sandra, the Orioles don’t draft pitchers in the first round, and that’s something I’ve been critical of them for. When they draft pitchers, they draft college pitchers, not high […]
Alexander breaks left hand in Orioles’ 4th straight win, 8-2 over Royals
BALTIMORE–What happened? The Orioles were on their way to their fourth straight win for the first time this season. Samuel Basallo had just homered to increase their lead to 8-2 when Kansas City Royals right-hander Lucas Erceg hit Orioles super utility player Blaze Alexander with a pitch that broke his left hand. Alexander took a […]
Orioles select shortstop Jimmy Anderson, Alabama lefty Zane Adams in 5th, 6th round; O’s-Royals lineups
BALTIMORE—The second and final day of Major League Baseball’s amateur draft has begun. The Orioles’ first selection in the fifth round was shortstop Jimmy Anderson from Heartland Community College in Heartland, Kansas. Anderson was drafted by the Orioles in the 19th round last year but didn’t sign. In 59 games, Anderson hit .465 with an […]
Peter Schmuck: Bradish flirts with no-hitter, and Orioles are flirting again with their first 4-game winning streak
Long before the Orioles did almost everything right in a 6-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night, manager Craig Albernaz sensed that there was magic in the air. It started with the national anthem, which was sung with gusto by 103-year-old World War II corporal Wilbur J. “Jack” Myers, who literally danced […]
Orioles’ injury update on Helsley, Akin; O’s-Royals lineups
Orioles closer Ryan Helsley and his sore elbow appear to be back to square one — and that’s the good news. Manager Craig Albernaz said before Saturday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals that Helsley, who is on the injured list retroactive to June 30th, continues to experience elbow inflammation but apparently does not […]
Orioles select high school outfielder Eric Booth Jr. with 7th overall pick in draft
The Orioles on Saturday selected Mississippi high school outfielder Eric Booth Jr. with the seventh overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft. It’s the first time the Orioles have picked a high school player with the first pick since Jackson Holliday, who was chosen first overall in 2022. The 18-year-old Booth attended Oak Grove […]
Basallo celebrates clutch 2-run homer in Orioles’ thrilling 5-3 win over Royals
BALTIMORE–What happened? Samuel Basallo waited for several seconds at home plate, hoping his drive to right field would stay fair. It stayed fair, and it put the Orioles in front and the fans in a frenzy. Basallo’s two-run home run, his 15th, scored Pete Alonso in the eighth inning and carried the Orioles to an […]
Albernaz looking forward to draft; Henderson’s struggles; Orioles-Royals lineups
BALTIMORE—Orioles manager Craig Albernaz is looking forward to this weekend’s amateur draft. “It’s an exciting time of the year,” said Albernaz, who wasn’t drafted. “It’s going to be a life-changing moment for a lot of players … The major league draft is such a crapshoot. You don’t know who’s going to pan out, so it’s […]
Looking ahead to possible Oriole selections in Saturday’s draft
Baseball’s annual amateur draft has been moved to Saturday. Let’s look at some frequently asked questions about it. When is the draft and where can I see it? For many years, the draft was held in early June, and in 2021, it was moved to coincide with the All-Star Game. The first round was held […]
Will Orioles’ Jackson Holliday fulfill his promise? | MAILBAG
Question: This team is such an embarrassment and full of draft-pick busts. Do you see anything in Jackson Holliday that makes you believe he won’t be next on the list? From: Eric from Denver Answer: Eric, I got a similar question from John Kazlo. Please remember that Jackson Holliday is still one of the younger […]
Jackson’s pinch-hit double in 8th lifts Orioles past Cubs, 3-2
BALTIMORE–What happened? Through seven innings, the Orioles had just a run on two hits, none since the second inning. After Gunnar Henderson and Pete Alonso were hit with pitches thrown by Chicago Cubs reliever Tyler Ferguson, Jeremiah Jackson doubled to score both runners and lead the Orioles to a 3-2 win before 12,052 at Camden […]
Rutschman leads off for Orioles for 1st time this season; O’s-Cubs lineups
BALTIMORE— Adley Rutschman is leading off as the designated hitter for Thursday’s rescheduled game against the Chicago Cubs. After Wednesday night’s game, the Orioles announced that because of an unfavorable weather forecast, they were moving the game time from 6:35 p.m. to 1:35. Rutschman is hitting first for the first time since April 18th, 2025. […]
Kremer allows 4 home runs, Orioles’ rally falls short in 9-7 loss to Cubs
BALTIMORE–What happened? Dean Kremer gave up four solo home runs, a career high, and that helped send the Orioles to their third straight defeat. Kremer allowed Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 19th home run in the third, and three in the space of four batters in the fifth. Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly hit consecutive homers, and one […]
Should Orioles draft a pitcher in 1st round? | MAILBAG
Question: What are the pros and cons of drafting a highly rated high school pitcher like left-hander Gio Rojas? How have high school and college pitchers drafted in the first round fared as of late? From: Joe Knepley Answer: Joe, going back to the drafts from 2019-2023, there have been only a handful of pitchers […]
Cowser’s great plays in center don’t ‘happen by accident’, Albernaz says; Former Orioles manager Phil Regan dies
BALTIMORE—Colton Cowser, who’s starting in center field on Wednesday night against the Chicago Cubs, has made several outstanding plays in the field in recent weeks. Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said it’s not that Cowser or any other fielder gets into a hot streak as a hitter might. “I think it’s just confidence,” Albernaz said. “You […]
Orioles fall into last place after 5-2 loss to Cubs
BALTIMORE–What happened? Orioles manager Craig Albernaz decided to try a batting order featuring four left-handed hitters against Chicago Cubs left-handed starter Matthew Boyd. However, that lineup didn’t produce any runs and just three hits in the six innings Boyd was in the game, and the Orioles didn’t score enough when he left in a 5-2 […]
Listen: A Vintage Interview with Dennis Martinez
(Note: I interviewed Dennis in 1999 over lunch at a restaurant in Miami. The place was crowded and there was a lot of competing noise. I’m making our conversation available to all Bird Tapes subscribers, both free and paid, with the up-front understanding that it isn’t always easy to understand Dennis. I originally recorded him […]
Albernaz shakes up Orioles’ lineup, moves Henderson to 3rd; O’s-Cubs lineups
BALTIMORE—Manager Craig Albernaz is starting four left-handed batters against Matthew Boyd, the Chicago Cubs’ left-handed starter. Besides Gunnar Henderson, who’s batting third for the first time this season and starts no matter who’s pitching, Albernaz is also starting Samuel Basallo at designated hitter, Dylan Beavers in center field and Jackson Holliday at second base. The […]
Orioles recall left-hander Nick Raquet from Norfolk, option Weston
Needing a second left-hander for the bullpen, the Orioles recalled Nick Raquet from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned right-hander Cameron Weston to Norfolk after Sunday’s game. Raquet joins Grant Wolfram as left-handed relief help. In three games earlier this season, Raquet had a 10.13 ERA in three games. The Orioles also have left-handers Dietrich Enns, who […]
Looking back at last July’s massive Orioles’ selloff
A year ago, Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias made the determination that he had to aggressively trade and try to salvage something from one of the most disappointing seasons in Baltimore baseball. This year, the team’s direction isn’t as clear. They’re 3 ½ games out of the final wild-card spot but haven’t shown […]
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