Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images The second-year hurler took some steps forward in 2024, but he suffered through two IL stints, and was unable to get healthy in time for the playoffs. Grayson Rodriguez entered 2024 with big expectations. The former top prospect was coming off of an encouraging rookie season in which he struggled out of the gate … [Read more...] about Injuries got in the way of a stellar season for Grayson Rodriguez
World Series Game 4 open thread
Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The Dodgers look to get the brooms out and secure a World Series title over the Yankees. The Dodgers are one game away from busting out the brooms and sending the Yankees home for the winter. Los Angeles took a three-game lead with a 4-2 win last night at Yankee Stadium. While hating the Yankees comes natural to most of us, there’s … [Read more...] about World Series Game 4 open thread
Wednesday Bird Droppings: The baseball season continues
Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Game 5 incoming, thinking about the Orioles’ stars, and how to improve for 2025. Good Morning, Birdland, The baseball season will continue for at least one more day. The Dodgers “bullpen game” approach on Tuesday night did not go well as the Yankees scored against each of the four arms they faced, including a grand slam … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: The baseball season continues
Chayce McDermott debuted in 2024, but injury eliminated any chance for a role down the stretch
Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Chayce McDermott, now the Orioles’ top pitching prospect, made only one start for the Orioles in 2024 The Orioles entered 2024 with two pitching prospects set to debut at some point during the season. Cade Povich and Chayce McDermott both made their way to Baltimore, but one stayed a lot longer than the other. Povich emerged as a legitimate … [Read more...] about Chayce McDermott debuted in 2024, but injury eliminated any chance for a role down the stretch
Jacob Webb quietly put up a solid season in the Orioles’ bullpen
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images The 31-year-old waiver claim has developed into a key part of the Orioles’ relief crew. When you’re a sports fan, you’ve always got a player on your team who just irrationally annoys you. It’s not that they’re a bad person. It’s not that they’re even a bad player, necessarily. But for one reason or another, you inherently don’t trust … [Read more...] about Jacob Webb quietly put up a solid season in the Orioles’ bullpen