The latest from Jon Meoli
Inside the Dugout: Revisiting the Orioles’ starting rotation
There‘s a lot to consider as the Orioles prepare to open the season without Grayson Rodriguez.
Jon Meoli: Dean Kremer knows what he brings to the Orioles’ rotation. And they’re going to need it.
It shouldn’t take a crisis, real or perceived, for the value of someone like Kremer to be apparent.
Jon Meoli: Fighting the urge to worry about the Orioles’ spring injuries
I just have a feeling that this is going to be a wall-of-worry situation, where the obstacles and reasons for the Orioles to falter keep piling up and they push higher anyway.
Inside the Dugout: Will Gunnar Henderson get even better?
The forecasts are for Henderson to be in the same neighborhood as last year in some senses, but not all.
Jon Meoli: Enrique Bradfield Jr. took advantage of his time in major league camp in a unique way
Bradfield spent time with Jordan Westburg and Terrin Vavra soaking in what was essentially an infielder’s cheat sheet on the best and worst places hitters can bunt, depending on their positioning.
Jon Meoli: Nate Webb’s journey to the mound for the Orioles was long. His family saw firsthand.
“Any day with a uniform, I still have a chance,” Webb said. “That’s just my goal: to keep that uniform for as long as possible.”
Inside the Dugout: What the fun vibe in Sarasota says about the Orioles’ culture
This team is uniquely charming and charmingly unique.
Jon Meoli: The scene at Orioles pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano’s first live bullpen session
“I wanted to communicate with the catcher, and I was able to do so with Adley,” Sugano said.
Inside the Dugout: What I’m watching at Orioles spring training
It’s a moment in time, yes, and one that mostly separates the offseason from the playing season.
Jon Meoli: David Rubenstein still believes the Orioles can win Mike Elias’ way
The question this season will beg is, will the ownership group think the front office’s approach is enough to win? So far, it seems so.
Jon Meoli: If the Orioles’ offseason is done, what should we make of it?
The Orioles could have an All-Star-caliber performer at every position on the infield, catcher included, and have more outfielders than they’ll know what to do with. The bullpen is full of experience. We’re really just talking about a rotation that has plenty of capable participants and no true ace.
Inside the Dugout: We may have a drama-free spring training
Saying this has the makings of a drama-free camp out loud probably ensures that won’t be the case, but I’m quite looking forward to the possibility of it.
Orioles announce $21 million player development facility in Sarasota featuring hitting, pitching labs
Once spring training is complete, the Orioles will begin work on the 42,500-square-foot facility.
Jon Meoli: What are the Orioles trying to do with all these outfielders?
With Colton Cowser, Cedric Mullins, Tyler O’Neill, Heston Kjerstad, Ramón Laureano and Dylan Carlson, you have a reasonably priced group of outfielders you can deploy in favorable matchups as Brandon Hyde, his staff and the front office deem fit.
Inside the Dugout: What stood out at the Birdland Caravan
I didn’t learn a lot this past weekend at the handful of Birdland Caravan events I went to, but the takeaway was meaningful.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles can use their legs to give their offense a jolt in 2025
According to MLB’s baserunning metrics from Statcast via baseballsavant.com, the Orioles went from being one of the best teams in terms of adding value on the bases in 2023 to league average in 2024.
Inside the Dugout: Can Adam Jones help the O’s ink an extension?
Contract extensions have been exceedingly rare for the Orioles. Could Adam Jones help change that?
Orioles cultivating ‘fresh feel’ for minor league coaching staffs in 2025
For 2025, the Orioles’ director of player development said around half of the staff members in his department are in new spots.
