As Opening Day approaches, Orioles fans are buzzing with excitement, and the weather is playing along nicely with a comfortable 65 degrees expected. The big question is, will you be there to witness it all unfold?
Trevor Rogers is set to take the mound for the season opener, and manager Craig Albernaz has laid out the rest of the rotation. Following Rogers, we'll see Bradish, Shane Baz, Chris Bassitt, and Zach Eflin. Interestingly, Dean Kremer, a familiar face with 106 starts over the past four years, will begin the season at Triple-A Norfolk.
In a warm-up to the regular season, the Orioles faced off against the Nationals in the first of two exhibition games. Bradish was impressive, delivering 5.1 scoreless innings, allowing just four hits, and striking out three.
The lineup looked sharp, with Colton Cowser, Gunnar Henderson, and Jeremiah Jackson each launching homers in an 8-1 victory. Adley Rutschman, Ryan Mountcastle, and Tyler O’Neill also contributed with hits.
Camden Yards is showcasing some new features this season. The standout is the massive new scoreboard, which promises even more excitement come Thursday.
The social area beneath it, dubbed the "Purewager Pavilion," offers a fresh spot to enjoy the game, despite the somewhat jarring signage. A notable change is the removal of the grounds crew shed, leaving a seamless green wall in right field-a small but noticeable tweak.
Tonight, the Orioles head to DC for the second game of the exhibition series, with Shane Baz set to start.
In other news, Luis Vázquez, vying for a roster spot, was hit by a pitch and is undergoing x-rays. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery.
The Orioles' minor league system continues to thrive, with talents like Trey Gibson, Levi Wells, and Nestor German making waves. The future looks bright for Baltimore's farm system.
Celebrating birthdays today are former Orioles Lee May, Bruce Howard, and Sam Bowens. May, a key player from 1975-80, left a lasting legacy.
On this day in history, the Orioles made several notable moves. In 2007, they signed veteran pitcher Steve Traschel.
Fast forward to 2019, and the trade of Mike Yastrzemski to the Giants remains a sore spot, as Yastrzemski went on to shine. Lastly, in 2024, the Orioles family bid farewell to owner Peter Angelos.
The season is just around the corner, and with a mix of new faces and familiar names, the Orioles are poised for an exciting year.