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Jon Meoli

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Jon Meoli is the Baltimore Banner's Orioles columnist. He covered the team for the Baltimore Sun from 2016-2021, and started his own Orioles newsletter, Maximizing Playoff Odds, in 2022. Prior to that, Jon covered the Ravens and community news at the Sun. A Connecticut native, Jon is also the head coach of the women's hockey team at his alma mater, Loyola University Maryland. He lives in Riverside with his wife, daughter, and cat.

Latest content by Jon Meoli

TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 21:  Tomoyuki Sugano #11 of Japan pitches in the top half of fifth inning during the WBSC Premier 12 third place play off match between Japan and Mexico at the Tokyo Dome on November 21, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images)
Jon Meoli: How well will Tomoyuki Sugano transition to the majors? Here are some comps.
Looking at other pitchers who have gone from Nippon Professional Baseball to Major League Baseball, and how they fared.
TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 08:  Starting Pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano #11 of Japan reacts in the bottom of the second inning during the World Baseball Classic Pool B Game Three between Japan and Australia at Tokyo Dome on March 8, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)
Inside the Dugout: What Tomoyuki Sugano brings to the Orioles
Rōki Sasaki is still out there for someone to sign, but the Orioles’ first actual rotation acquisition ended up being 35-year-old Japanese star Tomoyuki Sugano.
The Orioles made their biggest move last offseason in February when they traded for Corbin Burnes.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles are again playing a dangerous game as they pursue rotation upgrades
Just because the most prominent national baseball voices think they should do more doesn’t mean they have to.
Gunnar Henderson sits at a table in front of the media before the Orioles' Wild Card Workout.
Inside the Dugout: The window for a Gunnar Henderson extension may be closed
Tyler O’Neill had a 1.026 OPS against lefties with a .425 weighted on-base average in 2021, his breakout season.
Jon Meoli: Tyler O’Neill raises the Orioles’ offensive ceiling by strengthening a strength
O’Neill is a hard-contact merchant who walks a decent amount but also has some swing and miss to his game.
If the Orioles don’t sign a free agent outfielder, they could add Alex Bregman to the infield mix and figure out the best fit later.
Jon Meoli: What if the Orioles have to get creative to add the right-handed bat they covet?
The Orioles have a number of routes to choose from if they don’t land one of the top free agents.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Albert Suárez (49) delivers a pitch during game three of a series against the Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards on April 17, 2024. The Orioles won Wednesday, 4-2, to sweep the series against the Twins.
Inside the Dugout: Defining value in the pitching market
We’re still learning about how the Orioles are going to operate in this new, cash-flush existence of theirs.
Baltimore Orioles General Manager Mike Elias takes questions from reporters during a news conference following the team’s elimination from the playoffs the previous night at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.
Jon Meoli: When the run on free agent pitching starts, will the Orioles jump in?
No one truly thought the Orioles would end up with a top-end starter in the winters they signed Jordan Lyles or Kyle Gibson. This winter, that’s the expectation.
Baltimore Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo warms up during the team’s spring training practice on February 20, 2024.
Inside the Dugout: 4 takeaways from Baseball America’s Orioles prospect list
It was inevitable that the Orioles’ top prospects list would eventually become unrecognizable after graduating and trading away so much talent.
Zach Eflin was once out of the Orioles’ price range. Now they might be willing to spend for a pitcher to supplant him at the top of their rotation.
Jon Meoli: Just how risky do the Orioles’ want to be when it comes to free agent pitching?
They can shop for free agents previously thought to be off limits, but it remains to be seen what the Orioles will do when they open their wallet.
Changing the outfield wall at Oriole Park at Camden Yards isn't the only change the O's consider.
Inside the Dugout: The wall is getting a do-over. Where else would the O’s like a mulligan?
Orioles infielder Coby Mayo connects with a pitch during a game against Tampa Bay in September.
Jon Meoli: What should we make of the Orioles’ new group of hitting coaches?
Elevating Asche and Sherman Johnson into prominent roles suggests the practices may not change much.
Baltimore Orioles Manager Brandon Hyde admired Ben Zobrist and his impact on the 2016 Chicago Cubs.
Inside the Dugout: Who could take veteran at-bats for the 2025 Orioles?
If the Orioles are searching in free agency, it’s hard to say there’s an exact fit for veteran players.
Roki Sasaki had a 2.35 ERA and 129 strikeouts in 111 innings for his Japanese team in 2024.
Jon Meoli: Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki should want to pitch for the Orioles
The Orioles can be as competitive as anyone when it comes to money, and they have the need atop their rotation.
There’s no reason for executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias to treat this offseason as anything other than an opportunity to improve his club, with no caveats.
Jon Meoli: What the first week of the Orioles’ offseason might tell us about the rest of it
It feels as if at least this much is true: If you’re worth the money, the Orioles are more than willing to pay it. That’s always been true to an extent, but it feels more unqualified than ever.

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