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Jon Meoli

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Jon Meoli is the Baltimore Banner's Orioles columnist. He covered the team for the Baltimore Sun from 2016-2021, and started his own Orioles newsletter, Maximizing Playoff Odds, in 2022. Prior to that, Jon covered the Ravens and community news at the Sun. A Connecticut native, Jon is also the head coach of the women's hockey team at his alma mater, Loyola University Maryland. He lives in Riverside with his wife, daughter, and cat.

Latest content by Jon Meoli

There’s no reason for executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias to treat this offseason as anything other than an opportunity to improve his club, with no caveats.
Jon Meoli: What the first week of the Orioles’ offseason might tell us about the rest of it
It feels as if at least this much is true: If you’re worth the money, the Orioles are more than willing to pay it. That’s always been true to an extent, but it feels more unqualified than ever.
The Orioles say they do not want to rely on the home run as much as they did this season. Anthony Santander’s power is his greatest asset.
Jon Meoli: How would Anthony Santander fit in an Orioles’ lineup that’s less reliant on home runs?
It’s hard to reconcile the Orioles’ desire to rely less on home runs and the potential for a long-term Santander contract.
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) walks back to the dugout after striking out in the final at bat during the second game of the Wild Card playoff series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
Inside the Dugout: The World Series is about massive stars. Do the Orioles have one?
The Orioles are going to have no shortage of good players across their roster in the coming years, but stardom is another thing.
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde could benefit from more resources.
Inside the Dugout: The Orioles pulled off the rebuild. Now they plan to spend.
There is well over a half-billion dollars in this year's World Series, which will likely lead to calls for the Orioles to spend more money. I think we’re past the point of that even being necessary.
Adley Rutschman’s fall in production with runners in scoring position mirrored his overall decline for the second half of the season.
Jon Meoli: Adley Rutschman’s role in the Orioles’ decline was significant. Will we ever know what happened?
It’s unfair to put too much of what happened with these Orioles on Rutschman’s shoulders.
Baltimore Orioles first base Ryan Mountcastle (6) smiles after singling and scoring a teammate during a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards on July 29, 2024.
Jon Meoli: Why first base might be the position that defines the Orioles’ offseason
It is going to be fascinating to see what the Orioles do at this position.
Baltimore Orioles offensive strategy coach Cody Asche, left, and hitting coach Matt Borgschulte.
Inside the Dugout: What Orioles coaching changes really mean
This is not a dramatic change in philosophy for the Orioles. Whoever they hire will likely want to have hitters control the strike zone.
Grayson Rodriguez is expected to be healthy for spring training and to be a vital part of the rotation next season.
Jon Meoli: In a year of challenges, the Orioles’ pitching staff held up remarkably well
If you stack up the Orioles’ overall pitching stats for the last three seasons, the similarities are striking.
Orioles General Manager Mike Elias has a lot questions to answer this offseason.
Inside the Dugout: Seeing through the ‘maniacal cope’ of some O’s fans
Reactions to the playoff loss have been extreme. Mike Elias doesn’t need to be.
Orioles general manager Mike Elias will have hard questions to address this offseason after consecutive playoff failures.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles were swept again. How does Mike Elias change that?
The rebuild and its principles took them this far. How heavy will the remodel need to be?
There were enough opportunities for the Orioles, as stingy as Royals starter Cole Ragans was. But no one in the Orioles lineup was able to deliver.
Jon Meoli: On a quiet day for Orioles hitters, Bobby Witt Jr. shows what stepping up looks like
The playoffs come down to a man holding a bat with a chance to make something happen, and the Orioles’ playoff runs in this era, to this point, have been devoid of them.
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) shouts in frustration after striking out during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 8, 2024.
Inside the Dugout: Henderson and Witt headline, but Rutschman’s the key
Adley Rutschman’s slump in the last few months has been hard to untangle from the Orioles’ struggles.
Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson bats during a game against the White Sox in September.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles don’t need a new approach at the plate. Just keep swinging hard.
As a team, the Orioles entered Sunday second in the majors behind the Atlanta Braves with a 42.4% hard-hit rate.
Jackson Holliday’s ability to play defense in the middle infield boosts his case for a wild-card roster spot, but nothing is guaranteed for him.
Orioles playoff questions: Are they more prepared for the postseason this year?
Ahead of the wild-card round, our Orioles experts weigh in on important questions.
Reliever Danny Coulombe pitches during the Orioles’ Wednesday night game at Yankee Stadium.
Jon Meoli: What we learned about the Orioles’ bullpen this week in New York
Of all aspects of the team, the bullpen is the one that will enter the postseason with the most questions.

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