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Orioles Rule 5 pick Brandon Bailey is an undersized overachiever

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Friday Bird Droppings: Where the Orioles’ coaching staff is complete

Our long national nightmare is over, as the O’s have finally hired a bullpen coach.

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The Orioles aren’t getting big contributions from their highest paid players

The Orioles are increasingly stingy with the money they hand out to players, and the ones making the most aren’t pulling their weight.

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Thursday Bird Droppings: The less than a week ‘til Christmas edition

Christmas is six days away. The Orioles will not be leaving any presents under anyone’s trees.

Five contracts the Orioles could acquire if they came with a prospect

After the Angels parted with a nice prospect to rid themselves of Zack Cozart, there has been lots of chatter in Birdland about the Orioles doing the same thing. Here are five players who fit that mold.

Are there any starting pitchers hidden in the Orioles bullpen?

The Orioles left the winter meanings still absolutely desperate for starting pitching. While the majority of Baltimore’s pitching prospects are a year or two away, could there be an in-house candidate hidden in the bullpen?

Wednesday Bird Droppings: Where things are rather quiet in Birdland

Few rumors, even fewer actual moves.

The pros and cons of an Andrew Cashner return to Baltimore

The Orioles need pitching, and a former starter of theirs is on the market. Cashner is available, but would it be a good idea for the Birds?

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Tuesday Bird Droppings: Where we’re waiting for something to happen

The Orioles have been quiet since trading two high-profile veterans two weeks ago. Do they have any other moves in store for the holidays?

Several Orioles prospects are under pressure to perform in 2020

The upcoming season could prove to be make or break for several Birdland youngsters.

Monday Bird Droppings: The anniversary of the Miguel Tejada signing edition

16 years ago today, the Orioles signed Miguel Tejada. There will probably not be a big signing today.

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Sunday Bird Droppings: Where there could be a Caleb Joseph reunion

The Orioles had their Winter Warm-Up yesterday, answering the tough questions for the fans.

Saturday’s Bird Droppings: Where it is Brandon Hyde’s one-year anniversary as Orioles manager

On this date one year ago Hyde was named as the O’s skipper.

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The Angeloses are not cheap

They’ve just spent their money unwisely. That’s primarily what the new analytics regime is here to fix.

Friday Bird Droppings: Where the winter meetings fun is over

A few teams made major noise in San Diego, though of course the Orioles weren’t one of them. Now, it’s back to the long, cold, winter slog.

Orioles select two pitchers in Rule 5 draft

The Orioles have again drafted two players in the Rule 5 draft. They are Brandon Bailey from the Astros and Michael Rucker from the Cubs.

Position player options for the Orioles in the Rule 5 Draft

The Rule 5 Draft is just hours away and, like usual, the Orioles are expected to be players.

Thursday Bird Droppings: Where the Orioles get their Rule 5 draft Christmas

The Yankees got Gerrit Cole. The Angels got Anthony Rendon. The Orioles are going to get a Rule 5 dude or two.

Asher Wojciechowski isn’t exciting, but can take the ball every fifth day

Asher Wojciechowski may find himself in the Orioles rotation by default, but the 30-year-old can be a reliable option for Baltimore every fifth day. At this stage of the rebuild, that’s really all anybody can ask for.

Wednesday Bird Droppings: Where we wish Adam Jones good luck in Japan

Plus loads of quotes from Mike Elias and taking a look towards the spring.

Would Adeiny Hechavarria make sense in Baltimore?

Reports are saying the Orioles have interest in the journeyman shortstop. With the middle infield in flux after the Villar trade, how would the 30-year-old fit?

Tuesday Bird Droppings: Where the Orioles started slow at the winter meetings

The O’s claimed a pitcher on waivers, but otherwise it was a quiet first day in San Diego for Mike Elias and company.

Former Oriole Adam Jones could be headed to play in Japan

The best Oriole of the 21st century might have to learn to say "pie" in Japanese. (It’s "pai.")

Realistic goals for the Orioles at the 2019 winter meetings

Mike Elias has a lot of work to do ahead of next season.

Monday Bird Droppings: The start of the winter meetings edition

The winter meetings run from today through Thursday. The Orioles may not do much other than the Rule 5 draft.

Sunday Bird Droppings: Where it’s time for the Winter Meetings

The winter meetings are here, the Orioles made a minor league signing, and the timeline is the timeline.

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Saturday’s Bird Droppings: Where we are already excited about the 2020 draft

OK, "excited" might be a little strong

Tanking … the Astro Way?

Everything is going according to plan, right?

Friday Bird Droppings: Where more trades could be on the way

Mike Elias has already traded two big-name Orioles, and the winter meetings haven’t even started yet. Next week could be interesting.

The Orioles bottoming out may be necessary, but it sure isn’t going to be fun to watch

This week’s trades of Dylan Bundy and Jonathan Villar are a fresh reminder that rebuilding really sucks in the short term.

Who will step up for the Orioles now that Dylan Bundy is gone?

For better or worse, Dylan Bundy was the veteran stalwart of the rotation. That was until yesterday, and now someone else will have to step up.

Thursday Bird Droppings: Where the Orioles 2020 tank plan is in full swing

Dylan Bundy got traded yesterday. One shudders to think who will take his place in the Orioles rotation.