Jim Henneman: Bruce Zimmermann Appears Set As Orioles’ No. 4 Starter
The Orioles’ starting rotation is coming into focus, writes Jim Henneman, but it may not be as cut and dried as previously perceived.
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Orioles pitching
With One Week Before Opening Day, Orioles Have Plenty Of Pitching Questions To Answer
Todd Karpovich takes a look at how the Orioles might enter the 2021 season for the starting rotation and the bullpen.
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Stan ‘The Fan’ Charles: Regarding Orioles RHP Hunter Harvey, Is The Juice Worth The Squeeze?
Stan “The Fan” Charles considers the injury-plagued career of Orioles pitcher Hunter Harvey and the player Baltimore may come to regret not protecting in this year’s Rule 5 Draft.
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After Elbow Rehab, Orioles LHP Josh Rogers Excited To Be Back With Teammates
After undergoing UCL revision surgery in 2019 and not pitching at all in 2020, Orioles LHP Josh Rogers is ready for 2021. “I’m not a Cy Young winner,” Rogers said, “but that doesn’t mean I can’t be a really good big-league arm.”
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Matt Kremnitzer: Changeup Artist Cesar Valdez Has Forced His Way Into Orioles’ Pitching Mix
Unlike many pitchers who use changeups often, Cesar Valdez’s offering isn’t playing off of his fastball. It’s his main weapon, and for good reason. Matt Kremnitzer breaks down the numbers for the Orioles reliever.
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Steve Johnson: Orioles RHP Felix Hernandez Will Be Resource For Young Pitchers
Felix Hernandez may be well past his prime, but former Orioles pitcher Steve Johnson, who was teammates with Hernandez in Seattle in 2016, is optimistic about what Hernandez can bring to the mound and his value as a resource to the Orioles’ young pitching staff.
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Orioles Reload With Young Arms For Final Stretch Of Season
The Orioles are hoping Keegan Akin, Dean Kremer and Bruce Zimmermann will be the future of the rotation. “We’re excited to give these guys the opportunity to pitch in the big leagues right now and to evaluate them,” Brandon Hyde said.
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Orioles Notebook: John Means’ Status Unclear, Dwight Smith Jr. Working His Way Back
With John Means suffering from arm fatigue, the Orioles’ Opening Day starter remains a question mark. “We’re definitely going to take a conservative route with John because he means so much to us, and his future,” Brandon Hyde said, “so we’re still weighing our options there.”
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Orioles Prospect Keegan Akin On 2019 Season, Possibilities In 2020
Orioles pitching prospect Keegan Akin discusses his first experience at major-league spring training, his desire to improve his command and what it would be like to make his big-league debut in front of no fans.
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For Orioles In 2020, It’s All About The Mound
Stan “The Fan” Charles says the Orioles need to make progress on the mound in 2020 … which could lead to real improvements in 2021 and beyond.
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