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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 11h

After hitting 25 home runs this year and ending the season in Triple-A, IF prospect Aron Estrada has reported to Águilas del Zulia back home in Venezuela. He's joined by Orioles catching prospects Yasmil Bucce and Andrés Nolaya.

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

On this week's episode: - Minor league award season - Some extreme minor league park factors - MLB Trade Rumors arbitration projections. Any potential surprises? www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys7L...

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2026 Minor League Awards

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Couple of Orioles prospects playing in the Dominican Republic this winter, including Payton Eeles (Toros del Este) and Thomas Sosa (Gigantes del Cibao). LIDOM play begins next week.

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Full AFL recap from today: Ike Irish: 2/5, SB Vance Honeycutt: 2/4, HR, 2 RBI, BB, SB Brandon Butterworth: 1/4, 2B, BB Teddy Sharkey: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Vance Honeycutt's first AFL home run goes 106.6 mph off the bat.

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

RHP Braxton Bragg strikes out the first batter he faces tonight with a 95.6 mph sinker. Two total strikeouts in a scoreless first inning. Welcome back! (CF camera on the feed is unwatchable until the sun finishes setting)

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Last night's AFL broadcast referenced Ike Irish saying he felt more "free" having moved from behind the plate (as he hit an opposite-field home run) More details on Irish and his "balls to the wall" style. blogs.fangraphs.com/sunday-notes...

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Sunday Notes: A Burdened Backstop No More, Ike Irish Aims to Bash in Baltimore

Plus Reid Easterly’s education, Mike Chernoff on Cleveland’s potential postseason boost, Bryan Hudson on getting back in sync, Zyhir Hope on simplicity, facts and stats galore, and more.

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Kiefer Lord's final line in his first AFL outing: 2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K Sat 96 mph w/16+ in. IVB. Topped out at 97.6 mph.

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Enddy Azocar in High-A w/Boston: .279 average, 25% K rate, 69% contact rate, 14.6% swinging-strike rate In High-A w/Baltimore: .327 average, 16.8% K rate, 79% contact rate, 10.1% swinging-strike rate

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The Arizona Fall League kicks off today! The Peoria Javelinas will play at 9:30 tonight. RHP Braxton Bragg is scheduled to start Sunday's game. It will be his first appearance since June 28, 2025 Orioles AFL participants: oriolesontheverge.substack.com/p/the-very-f...

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The very fun group of Orioles prospects going to the Arizona Fall League

These nine Orioles prospects are heading out to Arizona

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

RHP Collin McKinney could be a starter to watch closely in 2027. A 9th round pick this year out of Arizona, McKinney's fastball metrics pop, with a well-round arsenal to go with it. 7.2 scoreless with 10 K in his first taste of pro ball this year.

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Per Baseball America, LHP Kelvin Zapata was one of the biggest velo gainers in the Orioles system this year, going from an average of 92.5 mph to 95 mph this year. More on Zapata from earlier this season: oriolesontheverge.substack.com/p/i-cant-sto...

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I can't stop watching this pitcher down on the farm

LHP Kelvin Zapata continues to show growth in year two.

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Important takeaways here -Norfolk was the least friendly offensive environment in the International League -Chesapeake was VERY HR friendly but overall below-average for offense - Frederick is an INSANE HR environment - Delmarva HEAVILY suppresses offense/HR www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mino...

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Minor League Baseball Park Factors 2026

BA presents how each full-season minor league park played in 2026. Find out which parks favor hitters, pitchers or are neutral.

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

My opinion is irrelevant, but this seems like a win for Camden Yards, considering those sections were closed fairly often. I'm excited to see this

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On this week's mailbag episode: - Early offseason targets - A Trevor Rogers discussion - Potential minor league power regression? - Way too early 2027 MiLB hitter and pitcher of the year candidates and plenty more! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/7V_Dt4D...

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2026 Orioles Season Recap + Mailbag

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Such a fun journey to follow over the years. Excited to see what 2027 brings. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/t...

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Danchez @oriolesreview.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

If the season is done, Pete Alonso will end with an even 5.0 fWAR and 148 wRC+, both career highs and slightly better than his rookie breakout season. Career-high walk rate and OBP, best defense on a rate basis in 5 years. Exceeded all expectations in year 1 of the contract.

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Danchez @oriolesreview.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

So Trey has hit 98.2 and 97.8 tonight, sitting 95-96, and is averaging 3 inches more ride (17) on his 4S than usual. He’s been able to get as much as 21” of vert in recent AAA starts, but inconsistently. Seems like he’s tinkering and making some incremental progress there.

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Talked about Trey Gibson's pitch usage and how good the 4-seamer looked in his last start on this week's show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww7B...

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2026 AAA Recap + AFL Rosters

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Danchez @oriolesreview.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I’m buying the Adrian Morejon starter conversion this winter. Above average command of four plus pitches, enough velo and stuff that he can sacrifice some and still be nasty. The routine and workflow buildup is always tricky in year one but he’ll end up around 85 IP this year.

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Gearing up for the Arizona Fall League season: Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6zfb... YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/ww7Bfig...

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2026 AAA Recap + AFL Rosters

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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Most home runs in first 8 MLB seasons: Ralph Kiner: 329 Albert Pujols: 319 Pete Alonso: 303

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Félix Bautista threw 19 pitches. He struck out Joey Ortiz and Christian Yelich with splitters and topped out at 98.1. He allowed a run off Jake Bauers' leadoff double and Cooper Pratt's two-out single. After a walk, he was done. A lot to like, though, with 6 whiffs (4 on split)

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Felix Bautista is back, POBO Mike Elias said. The Orioles will activate him off the injured list, and his first appearance will be his first since July 2025

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said his assumption is that he will remain in his role next season. Additionally, Elias said manager Craig Albernaz will remain at the helm. Elias said Baltimore is seeking outside voices to add to the front office

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rochkubatko.bsky.social @rochkubatko.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#orioles seeking outside voices to add to front office

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Baseball America @baseballamerica.com · 19/09/2026

Vance Honeycutt could propel up the Orioles' prospect rankings with a strong showing in the AFL 👀 BA's Ian Cundall explains: buff.ly/XHbL0b9

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

RHP Trey Gibson closed out his AAA season last night with a season-high 9 strikeouts 5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 9 K

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Orioles 2026 prospect review: OF Stiven Martinez hit .303 with a 152 wRC+ over the final five weeks of the season. Can the 19-year-old parlay that into a 2027 breakout? ✍️: oriolesontheverge.substack.com/p/orioles-pr...

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Orioles prospect review: Stiven Martinez may have found something

Orioles outfield prospect Stiven Martinez ended 2026 on a high note

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A ➡️ A+ ➡️ AA 103 IP, 2.01 ERA, 36.4% K rate, 16.6% swinging-strike rate Led all MiLB pitchers with 100+ IP this year in K%. 2nd in ERA. Caden Hunter was ELECTRIC in 2026!

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Ethan Anderson's first Triple-A home run goes 104 mph off the bat. 23rd total home run on the year.

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Danchez @oriolesreview.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Luis De Leon 👀

Screenshot from FanGraphs: 112 Stuff plus, 101 Location plus, 114 Pitching plus

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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Pete Alonso, Jeremiah Jackson and Christian Encarnacion-Strand have each homered in consecutive games They’re the first trio of Orioles to each homer in the same consecutive team games together since August 18-19, 2016 (Davis, Machado, Trumbo) h/t @EliasSports

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Luis De Leon appreciation post. Four-straight scoreless outings for De Leon who has a 2.45 ERA with a .125 BAA and a 0.68 WHIP through his first 7.1 MLB innings.

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Ethan Anderson picked up his first Triple-A hit (a double) and then Aron Estrada drove him in with his first Triple-A hit.

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Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

NEW | Orioles owner David Rubenstein has engaged sports real estate firm Seregh and begun “the multiyear effort to try to redevelop the immediate area around Camden Yards." www.thebanner.com/economy/rube...

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David Rubenstein takes step toward redeveloping land near ballpark

Orioles ownership has engaged a real estate firm to begin a multiyear effort to develop land next to Camden Yards, David Rubenstein wrote in a new book.

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A look at the eight Orioles prospects who will play in the Arizona Fall League this season. Included in that list, a healthy Ike Irish. oriolesontheverge.substack.com/p/the-very-f...

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The very fun group of Orioles prospects going to the Arizona Fall League

These nine Orioles prospects are heading out to Arizona

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Thomas Nestico @tjstats.ca · 15/09/2026

Times with .500 Record

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Orioles On the Verge @oriolesontheverge.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

On this week's show Ethan Anderson and Aron Estrada get promoted to AAA for the final week of the season Highlighting some top performers from the 2026 Frederick Keys season Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2zKV... YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/Ff-zS48...

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2026 Keys & Baysox Recaps

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A couple Orioles prospects on the move: Catcher Ethan Anderson and infielder Aron Estrada are being promoted to Triple-A Norfolk

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