Commentary & Analysis
Commentary and analysis on the Baltimore Orioles from the writers of SB Nation's Orioles blog, Camden CHat.
Orioles 2024 preseason projections: Dean Kremer
Kremer’s performance may be more crucial with Kyle Bradish’s injury
The evaporating role of Ramón Urías
As talent builds in Baltimore, the former Gold Glove winner could find playing time even harder to come by. But that shouldn’t mean his time in black and orange is over just yet.
Orioles 2024 preseason projections: Anthony Santander
Santander has been close to the same player for two straight years and is projected similar for 2024
What does the Orioles Opening Day rotation look like now?
Thursday’s news about Kyle Bradish and John Means was a big shakeup to the expected picture
Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo has put himself on a fast track through the minors
Could he back up Adley Rutschman this season? Crazier things have happened.
Grayson Rodriguez’s fastball command is the key to the Orioles rotation’s full potential
The pressure on Rodriguez is reduced with Burnes and Bradish as the 1-2 in the rotation
How has the Corbin Burnes addition changed your thinking about this year’s Orioles?
Two big projection systems at FanGraphs and Baseball Prospectus have not been swayed much by the Burnes deal
What’s left to sort out for the Orioles?
Everyone is waiting to find out how the Orioles follow up from stepping into the spotlight last season
The Orioles can do a big contract extension with somebody if even the Royals can do it
Kansas City announced a contract for Bobby Witt Jr. that could reach 14 years and $377 million
The evolution of Mike Elias
It’s been a long road from rebuild to trading for a Cy Young winner. The O’s GM proves that he’s tough to pin down.
With Corbin Burnes, the Orioles rotation could be better than we dared to dream
80% of the Orioles rotation had a great second half of last season
Meet the Orioles’ new owner, David Rubenstein
And why it’s hard to imagine he could be any worse than the outgoing Angeloses
Three ways the Orioles can improve without adding a single player
With veterans returning to form from injuries and young players stepping into bigger roles, who says the Orioles have to add players in order to improve in 2024?
Will a rookie start meaningful games for the Orioles this season?
Baltimore has yet to add another starting pitcher. Could a rookie fill the final spot in the rotation at any point this season?
The Orioles don’t need to be a finished product by Opening Day
Although these O’s are already quite good, there remains room for improvement. When and how they add to their roster shouldn’t matter all that much.
Is right field the position most in need of an upgrade for the Orioles?
Despite a much-maligned second base, advanced metrics deem right field the spot the O’s where got the least production. Is Anthony Santander still getting an unfair rap?
Early preview of Orioles pre-Rule 5 draft 40-man roster decisions
Last November, the Orioles did not add any new prospects to the 40-man roster. That likely won’t repeat this year.
The Orioles are once again being disrespected, but maybe that’s a good thing
A quiet offseason has Vegas and the national media discounting the potential of this O’s team. That might be just what this young team needs to propel it into 2024.
Can the Orioles continue to improve without splashy moves?
The Orioles hit triple digit wins last year without spending or trading big. That looks to be the plan again.
The Orioles probably won’t make big changes to their lineup, and that’s a risk
The defending AL East champs are chock full of talent, and there are plenty of youngsters on the way, but that doesn’t remove the feeling that they should add even more.
The case for the Orioles acquiring Dylan Cease
He’s due for a bounceback year, and Baltimore is due for proving itself a serious destination for pitching.
Orioles lack of activity in the pitching market might be philosophy rather than passiveness
The Orioles could use another starting pitcher, but they may prefer to develop from within rather than dip into the trade and free agent markets.
The 2023 ALDS, Game 1 (Camden Chat’s version)
Anthony Santander made the most of his postseason debut, and the Orioles immediately seized momentum in the five game series.
How much can Oriole Park at Camden Yards change without losing its classic feel?
The Orioles renovation wish list in the new lease would leave the stadium looking different inside and outside.
Nate McLouth hit the foul pole (Camden Chat’s version)
Nate McLouth blasts replay-confirmed homer to help boost Orioles into ALCS.
After his Rookie of the Year performance, the sky’s the limit for Gunnar Henderson
The budding superstar broke the Orioles’ 34-year ROY drought with a standout 2023 season. What does he have in store for an encore?
Adley Rutschman’s sophomore season gave even more reasons for excitement
Adley Rutschman was the best player on the best team in the American League. It doesn’t get much better than that.
There’s finally a projection system that likes the Orioles
ZiPS, hosted at FanGraphs, sees good things coming in Birdland for 2024
Kyle Bradish became a bona fide ace in 2023
The right hander had the best season by an Orioles starter in more than 30 years
Félix Bautista’s dominant season to remember came with a cost
The Mountain was a big part of the surprising 101 win Orioles. They’ll have to get by next year without him.
As Anthony Santander trade rumors forever swirl, the Orioles have held onto their slugger
The 29-year-old has dodged trade rumors for years while continuing to produce at the heart of the Orioles lineup.
Cedric Mullins had his offensive output sapped by nagging injuries in 2023
A season that started so bright was quickly derailed by a recurring groin injury, but Mullins continued to provide value in the field and on the bases.