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Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) walks back to the dugout after striking out in the final at bat during the second game of the Wild Card playoff series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
Inside the Dugout: The World Series is about massive stars. Do the Orioles have one?
The Orioles are going to have no shortage of good players across their roster in the coming years, but stardom is another thing.
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde could benefit from more resources.
Inside the Dugout: The Orioles pulled off the rebuild. Now they plan to spend.
There is well over a half-billion dollars in this year's World Series, which will likely lead to calls for the Orioles to spend more money. I think we’re past the point of that even being necessary.
Adley Rutschman’s fall in production with runners in scoring position mirrored his overall decline for the second half of the season.
Jon Meoli: Adley Rutschman’s role in the Orioles’ decline was significant. Will we ever know what happened?
It’s unfair to put too much of what happened with these Orioles on Rutschman’s shoulders.
Baltimore Orioles first base Ryan Mountcastle (6) smiles after singling and scoring a teammate during a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards on July 29, 2024.
Jon Meoli: Why first base might be the position that defines the Orioles’ offseason
It is going to be fascinating to see what the Orioles do at this position.
Baltimore Orioles offensive strategy coach Cody Asche, left, and hitting coach Matt Borgschulte.
Inside the Dugout: What Orioles coaching changes really mean
This is not a dramatic change in philosophy for the Orioles. Whoever they hire will likely want to have hitters control the strike zone.
Grayson Rodriguez is expected to be healthy for spring training and to be a vital part of the rotation next season.
Jon Meoli: In a year of challenges, the Orioles’ pitching staff held up remarkably well
If you stack up the Orioles’ overall pitching stats for the last three seasons, the similarities are striking.
Orioles General Manager Mike Elias has a lot questions to answer this offseason.
Inside the Dugout: Seeing through the ‘maniacal cope’ of some O’s fans
Reactions to the playoff loss have been extreme. Mike Elias doesn’t need to be.
Orioles general manager Mike Elias will have hard questions to address this offseason after consecutive playoff failures.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles were swept again. How does Mike Elias change that?
The rebuild and its principles took them this far. How heavy will the remodel need to be?
There were enough opportunities for the Orioles, as stingy as Royals starter Cole Ragans was. But no one in the Orioles lineup was able to deliver.
Jon Meoli: On a quiet day for Orioles hitters, Bobby Witt Jr. shows what stepping up looks like
The playoffs come down to a man holding a bat with a chance to make something happen, and the Orioles’ playoff runs in this era, to this point, have been devoid of them.
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) shouts in frustration after striking out during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 8, 2024.
Inside the Dugout: Henderson and Witt headline, but Rutschman’s the key
Adley Rutschman’s slump in the last few months has been hard to untangle from the Orioles’ struggles.
Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson bats during a game against the White Sox in September.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles don’t need a new approach at the plate. Just keep swinging hard.
As a team, the Orioles entered Sunday second in the majors behind the Atlanta Braves with a 42.4% hard-hit rate.
Jackson Holliday’s ability to play defense in the middle infield boosts his case for a wild-card roster spot, but nothing is guaranteed for him.
Orioles playoff questions: Are they more prepared for the postseason this year?
Ahead of the wild-card round, our Orioles experts weigh in on important questions.
Reliever Danny Coulombe pitches during the Orioles’ Wednesday night game at Yankee Stadium.
Jon Meoli: What we learned about the Orioles’ bullpen this week in New York
Of all aspects of the team, the bullpen is the one that will enter the postseason with the most questions.
Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson celebrates after the team clinched a playoff berth by defeating the New York Yankees in baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Jon Meoli: For the Orioles, clinching playoff baseball was a ‘stepping stone’ worth celebrating
The Orioles are reinforced, and it shows. They are in the playoffs, and they celebrated accordingly. Win a couple more games and they can ensure a home playoff series next week. Play as well as they can, and they’ll probably play well beyond that.
Benches cleared after Heston Kjerstad was hit by a pitch against the New York Yankees in July.
Inside the Dugout: I want an Orioles-Yankees rivalry
Plus, Samuel Basallo ranked No. 1 and Jordan Westburg’s true impact.
Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg returned to the lineup along with Ramón Urías on Sunday, making the lineup stronger.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles should have clinched by now. Returns for Westburg and Urías are fine consolation.
The Orioles lost Sunday, yes, but look at the lineup they started this home stand with Tuesday. This version has a much better chance of playoff success.
This could be Anthony Santander’s last weekend in an Orioles home uniform as he approaches a large payday in free agency.
Jon Meoli: If this is Anthony Santander’s final home stand, his Orioles career deserves praise
The former Rule 5 draft pick has turned into a man of big moments for the Orioles.
Orioles general manager Mike Elias watches a game against the Guardians in June.
Jon Meoli: What Mike Elias’ comments on the slumping Orioles mean going forward
“So we’re aware of the fact that we’re in a slump as a team right now, as an organization, all of us, and we’re working on that, but we don’t want to lose sight of where we are and how we got here,” Elias said.
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) and shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) watch their teammates on the field from the dugout in a game against the Chicago White Sox at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 4, 2024.
Inside the Dugout: A year later, the O’s are not as fun. They deserve admiration anyway.
In a way it never has before, it feels like the losing — at-bats and games — is living with these Orioles.
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) connects with a pitch during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 8, 2024.
Jon Meoli: Gunnar Henderson is proving to be a cut above as the Orioles’ offense sputters
Henderson has come through in a big way in September.
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