clock menu more-arrow no yes

Despite different paths, Keegan Akin and Dean Kremer will be linked moving forward

1 comment / new

Wednesday Bird Droppings: The MLB season is likely to be delayed once again

Plus we have a mock draft to overreact to and rotation projections to dream on.

652 comments / new

Top 50 Orioles of All Time: #5, Frank Robinson

The Hall of Fame outfielder is one of the best hitters of all time and his arrival in Baltimore started a dynasty.

8 comments / new

The Latest

Tuesday Bird Droppings: The Orioles are preparing for business as usual

We still don’t know if the 2021 season will start on time or include fans in attendance, but the Birds are hoping for the best until they hear otherwise.

The Orioles’ biggest moves of the offseason may already be behind them

Nothing particularly interesting has happened for the Orioles since the season ended, and there could be even less action between now and spring training.

Camden Chat’s Top 50 Greatest Orioles of All Time, 2020 edition (in progress)

We haven’t updated our list of greatest Orioles since 2014. A lot has happened since then. We’re updating the old list and expanding it to 50.

Monday Bird Droppings: Richie Martin comeback edition

Richie Martin is trying to come back, Alex Cobb isn’t going anywhere, and more in today’s Bird Droppings

Sunday Bird Droppings: Learning more about the latest Birdland nephew

The start of spring training is just about two months away. Then we’ll find out if Rule 5 pick Mac Sceroler can stick with the Orioles.

Saturday Bird Droppings: The virtual Winter Meetings are a wrap

The Orioles entered last week with two open spots on their 40-man roster. They left with a packed squad.

Welcome to Camden Chat!

Are you new here? We're glad to have you, especially if you're an Orioles fan. Here are some tips to help you get started.

Top 50 Orioles of All Time: #6, Mike Mussina

One of the best pitchers in Orioles history, Mike Mussina was an understated righty ace whose greatness was finally recognized with a trip to the Hall of Fame in 2019.

Friday Bird Droppings: Where the Orioles took a couple of fliers

The Birds were active as usual in the Rule 5 draft, plucking two pitchers who face long odds of cracking the club’s roster.

From Vox Media

We're building great things, and we need your talent.

Orioles select two players, including Ben McDonald’s nephew, in Rule 5 draft

The Orioles made another pair of picks in this year’s Rule 5 draft. One of them is Ben McDonald’s nephew. They also lost two players.

The Orioles have options for a corner infield rotation in 2021

The Orioles have a glut of players for the infield corners and designated hitter, so it will be interesting to see who separates themselves from the pack.

Thursday Bird Droppings: Chris Davis reminds us he’s not going anywhere

Chris Davis told Orioles reporters yesterday that he’s been grinding too hard the last couple of offseasons. We sure haven’t seen positive results during the season.

MLB Trade Rumors

Frederick officially out as Orioles affiliate; Aberdeen moves up

The long-rumored minor league contraction became more official on Wednesday. In the shuffle, Frederick is out.

Prospects to keep an eye on as the Orioles head into the Rule 5 draft

Players picked in the Rule 5 draft don’t have a high success rate. The Orioles dutifully splash in it every year. Maybe this year it’ll go better.

Top 50 Orioles of All Time: #7, Boog Powell

Boog Powell’s stature may have intimidated pitchers, but he backed it all up with the bat. The former AL MVP checks in at number seven on our list of greatest Orioles.

Wednesday Bird Droppings: The Orioles may lose a farm team today

There are some common off-season rumblings around Birdland, and there is also the elephant in the room regarding one of the club’s minor league affiliates.

Orioles are in an enviable position behind the plate

The catcher position looks great for the future with Adley Rutschman in the system, but the present looks pretty good for Baltimore as well.

Tuesday Bird Droppings: Where the winter meetings are lacking buzz

Going virtual is the right call, but we’ll miss the pizzazz and potential for chaos that only the in-person meetings can bring.

How are you feeling about the Orioles rebuilding project right now?

The Orioles made some people grumpy when they non-tendered Hanser Alberto and traded Jose Iglesias last week.

Top 50 Orioles of All Time: #8, Paul Blair

One of the best defenders in baseball history, Paul Blair served as the everyday center fielder during the Orioles’ golden age.

Monday Bird Droppings: The virtual winter meetings are here

It’s time for the virtual winter meetings! Get excited!

Sunday Bird Droppings: The virtual winter meetings edition

Baseball’s all-virtual winter meetings are coming this week. The Orioles probably aren’t going to make much news.

Saturday Bird Droppings: The Winter Meetings are nearing

Baseball is entering its busy season.

The O’s blew a hole in the infield this week. Now, how will they fill it?

After saying goodbye to Renato Núñez, José Iglesias and Hanser Alberto in the span of a week, the 2021 Orioles have needs to meet.

MLB

Friday Bird Droppings: Wondering what the Opening Day Orioles will look like

The O’s have cast off four of last year’s Opening Day starters, and they might not be done yet.

Top 50 Orioles of All Time: #9, Mark Belanger

The best defensive shortstop in Orioles history, and arguably MLB history, "The Blade" was the up-the-middle cornerstone for the O’s dynasty of the late ‘60s and ‘70s.

Thursday Bird Droppings: Next year’s Orioles suddenly look different

The Orioles surprisingly traded Jose Iglesias on Wednesday night, and they non-tendered Hanser Alberto, too.

Orioles trade Jose Iglesias to Angels, non-tender Hanser Alberto

The Orioles pulled a big surprise on non-tender decision day, trading Jose Iglesias - already signed for 2021 - to the Angels.

Will 2021 finally be the year Hunter Harvey stays healthy?

It’s an age old question in Birdland, but a healthy Hunter Harvey would bolster a young bullpen on the rise.

Wednesday Bird Droppings: It’s non-tender deadline day

Mike Elias and the rest of the Orioles front office have several big decisions to make today.