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Steve Melewski

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Posting about the Orioles and their player development operation with over 20 years experience covering the org.

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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
If O's prove open to new front office hires and new ideas, that could be as important as anything that happens this offseason in Birdland --- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/big-questi...
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Big question for O’s this winter: Is Mike Elias open to changes and new ideas?
O’s POBO took the team to the postseason, now may need help to get back there
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Several notes from the O's season-ending presser -- What is next for Bradish? Will they try to re-sign Rogers? Will club be adding a GM? LDL's 2027 role? Plus other topics to include Gunnar Henderson. More here --- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/some-notes...
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Some notes and quotes from the O’s season-ending press conference
Mike Elias and Craig Albernaz took questions Monday at Oriole Park
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
That's a wrap on the 2026 O's season. Stay tuned for offseason, year-round coverage all fall and winter via my Substack. Thx for following along this yr. Rainout story ---- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/os-season-...
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O’s season finale is rained out, club finishes at 79-82 in the 2026 season
A rainout in the Bronx to end a second straight losing season
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I asked Gunnar Henderson pregm Wed 4 any fans/media that might doubt he can return to his 2024 level, what is his message? “Just keep thinking that,” he said. Still confident he can produce elite numbers agn. More here with Gunnar via my Substack -- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/gunnar-hen...
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Gunnar Henderson is determined to regain his past form & very confident he can get there
Said Henderson: “I know I can be an MVP-type player”
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
LHP Trevor Rogers tells me no contract talks lately but also said he feels there is “mutual interest for sure.” ERA of 2.92 since June 1. On O’s fans: “I’ve said it a thousand times and I’ll say it a thousand more times: They’ve been great.” steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/is-it-too-...
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Is it too late for the O’s to re-sign Trevor Rogers beyond this season?
Rogers remains very open to it and believes there is “mutual interest”
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
O's 2024 top pick Vance Honeycutt played a whopping 169 games at Hi-A with a .579 OPS. Then, after a surprising late-season move to AA, had a .997 OPS over 20 games and fanned a lot less. What the heck happened? He explains --- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/vance-hone...
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Vance Honeycutt on his late-season batting surge at Double-A
O’s 2024 top pick posted .997 OPS in 20 games for the Baysox
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Check out the last week on my Substack. Stories from Frederick's playoff run, on CES, Kjerstad, Matt Blood leaving, Enddy Azocar, Samuel Basallo & LDL. In the morning, Vance Honeycutt on his hot bat to end the yr. Worth checking out, pls subscribe! steveonbaseball.substack.com
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Over two decades covering the Baltimore Orioles at the big league level and also their player development operation. Click to read Steve Melewski, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Since the Adley Rutschman deal, new Oriole Enddy Azocar is making more contact - hits ringing off his bat. “This is a great opportunity. Just a fantastic door opening here. Been very comfortable here," he said. Big yr - .885 OPS, 35 2B, 21 HR, 86 RBIs. steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/emerging-s...
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Emerging star: After trade from Boston, Enddy Azocar’s bat was sizzling for the Orioles
At age 19, he filled up the stat sheet this season
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Matt Blood is leaving the Orioles, now what comes next? Plus a take on my Enddy Azocar interview, the Kyle Bradish injury news and more on this edition of Birdland Territory. Check out the new show, pls subscribe! www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY36...
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O's and Matt Blood mutually part ways. More changes to come? | Birdland Territory
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
In Frederick, OF Enddy Azocar on joining O's org - “Everybody here was extremely considerate & wonderful & made this process easy for me. My teammates have been fantastic." His yr includes - 35 doubles, 21 HRs, 86 RBIs, 98 runs, 20 SBs, .885 OPS & avg exit velo of 93 mph.
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
As the Frederick Keys begin the SAL playoffs tonight, a look at their great season & the "heartbeat" of their team, who is injured, but will still bring the energy for the club in its playoff run. Keys .643 win pct is best in full-season minor lg ball. steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/the-playof...
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The playoffs begin tonight on the farm as the High-A Frederick Keys chase a championship
The Keys play Greensboro in a best-of-three South Atlantic League series
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
In the O's seemingly constant search for platoon split advantages, a player with 0 RBIs in 55 ABs was allowed to bat in the 7th in a key spot. An inning later, a former Silver Slugger was pinch-hit for. I found that strange ---- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/the-os-con...
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The O’s continue to rely on attempting to get platoon edges, but it doesn’t always work
O’s loss to Boston Thursday was their third in a row, by four total runs
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
In June I went to see struggling AA lefty Luis De Leon. He was starting to turn around his season then. Now he's in the big leagues. A 30-K signing that was a preseason top 100 pitcher. Big for O's international. More from the June story --- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/os-pitchin...
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O's pitching prospect Luis De Leon looks to get back on track after slow start
De Leon was a preseason top 100 prospect
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Gunnar goes boom, O's get a huge sweep. Even at 68-69, pennant race baseball is here ----- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/gunnar-goe...
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Gunnar goes boom: Henderson hits two homers as O’s rally to sweep the A’s
O’s are 1 game under the .500 mark for first time since April 30
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
O's Double-A LHP Caden Hunter coming right at you with his 2.01 ERA, .173 avg against, 1.06 WHIP and 12.5 K per nine. His take on his strong year and the FB that is confounding numerous minor lg batters ---- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/os-lhp-cad...
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O’s LHP Caden Hunter: Fully healthy in 2026, the velo ticks up and the strikeouts are coming
O’s sixth rounder out of USC has pitched at three levels on the farm
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The RISP stat often tells the tale for the O's offense. Prev 6g before SL - 14 total runs and 2-for-29. Last night 13 runs and 7-for-16. No stunner here - Pete led the way. steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/blowout-wi...
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Blowout win: O’s get early Alonso homer on way to rout in St. Louis
A great start to the nine-game road trip
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Among all MiLB pitchers (80 IP), he ranks 2nd in ERA/4th in K pct. With a 1.58 ERA, 19-year-old Anthony Eyanson of the O's is, certainly so far, as good as advertised. Profiling the headliner of the Rutschman deal, for paid subs to my Substack --- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/double-a-a...
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Double-A ace: New O’s pitcher Anthony Eyanson has been dominant this year
Acquired in the Adley Rutschman deal, he has a 1.58 ERA over 19 games
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Overswinging or overthinking? How Gunnar Henderson addressed the second part and is attempting to clear his mind to play freer and faster. Pic courtesy the Baltimore Orioles. steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/to-get-his...
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To try and get his bat going, Gunnar Henderson needed more than batting tweaks
As he cleared his mind, he found he played faster and more hits found grass
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Today more with former SL/SD mgr Mike Shildt, now working on the O's farm. Reunited with Cal Jr. Cal says ‘the game is the test.’ And as Cal Sr. once noted, the "red dot" plays. Getting better in the O's minors --- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/more-with-...
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More with Mike Shildt: How the former MLB skipper is helping on the O's farm
From April through July, O's farm teams collectively posted higher win percentages
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
His parents got engaged at Mem Stadium. Mike Shildt said he "reveres" the Orioles. Now he's working for them on the Baltimore farm. An experienced/successful MLB skipper at their service. My favorite interview of the year ——- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/get-to-kno...
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Get to know Mike Shildt: Former MLB skipper is now helping O's farm players and staff
O's lucky to get a skipper with an MLB career .561 win percentage
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
O's are winning the (farm) arms race - A strong '23 pitching draft & potentially great one in '25. Plus 2 yrs of key deadline P adds. If they ever get back to a No. 1 farm ranking, this time it will be due to the pitchers --- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/the-os-hav...
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The O's have been methodically adding pitching prospects and now they have an abundance
Team got to No. 1 farm via the hitters, but now the pitchers rule the system
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
O's Pete Alonso told me the front office doesn't need to make add trades to show the clubhouse support. “The belief has been unwavering. We got those mid-season extensions with Shane and Kyle,” he said as a for instance of action taken. More here -- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/how-is-the...
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How is the O's clubhouse handling the trade deadline? I asked Pete Alonso
Alonso: "For me, if people are calling about our players, Mike (Elias) and the front office has to listen, but they don’t have to act.”
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Once acquired in the Machado deal, Fri night Dean Kremer was traded to the Twins. O's got an A-ball OFer who impressed many this yr in the FCL. Big power potential & one scout told me max exit velo of 110 mph+. More via my SteveonBaseball Substack --- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/first-move...
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First move of deadline weekend: The O's trade RHP Dean Kremer to Minnesota
In return, O's get an 18-year OF ranked as Twins No. 12 prospect by Baseball America
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Just 3+ more hours to get a big discount on a yearly subscription to my Substack. You can find the offer at the end of this story on O's farm pitcher Caden Hunter, who had an amazing debut at AA yesteray. I would sure do it but as owner I get comped! steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/for-os-pit...
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For O's pitching prospect Caden Hunter, it was a stunning Double-A debut
Lefty takes no-hitter into the seventh for AA Chesapeake
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Looking at the O's biggest comeback win since June 30, 2009 and a note or two on Caden Hunter's sparkling AA debut on the mound. steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/motown-mir...
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Motown miracle: O's, down 7-0 to Skubal, rally to beat the Tigers in 12 innings
Club's largest comeback win since June 30, 2009
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
On June 5, O's prospect Luis De Leon gave up 10 runs at AA. His ERA was 6.80 and there was no talk of a promotion. Now, 8 starts later with an ERA of 1.80, he's a pitcher on a roll that is heading to AAA. 1st O's first international P to break thru? steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/os-pitchin...
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O's pitching prospect Luis De Leon rebounded from his worst game to make it to AAA
Struggling earlier, his ERA is 1.80 his last 8 Double-A games
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
When he hit 53 HRs & drove in 138 in 2013 he was "Crush" Davis, feared O's slugger. Late in his career that all went away. But as Chris Davis goes into the O's Hall of Fame this weekend, we found him open & honest as always. Check out this interview -- www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBPw...
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Chris Davis talks about heading into the Orioles Hall of this weekend | Birdland Territory
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
On the Kyle Bradish extension, a look at O's player team control the next several seasons, plus a crazy win in Houston. Getting more interesting around here ---- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/another-os...
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Another O's contract extension: Team locks up RHP Kyle Bradish with five-year deal
Bradish now under team control through 2031
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
We took viewer questions today on the latest edition of Birdland Territory ---- www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mpR...
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Orioles mailbag today on our latest show | Birdland Territory
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Has 100 pitches for a starter become a "barrier" in MLB. And where do the O's rank in MLB in 100-pitch games? Discussed recently with input from the Orioles ---- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/for-a-star...
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For a starting pitcher in MLB, 100 pitches has become a tough hurdle to climb
Where do the O's rank in 100-pitch games?
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
O's top 30 is loaded with pitching prospects. But none has a lower ERA or higher K pct than LHP Caden Hunter. He's a 6th round pick from last July out of USC. Find out more about the pitcher with a 1.46 ERA, 14.1 K per 9 and swing and miss FB ---- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/caden-hunt...
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Caden Hunter: Unheralded sixth-round draft pick is racking up strikeouts on O's farm
The LHP leads the way with his swing-and-miss heater
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
The Orioles have the No. 7 pick in the upcoming MLB Draft. Spoiler alert - not likely to be a pitcher. But there are always surprises ----- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/with-the-n...
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With the No. 7 draft pick, will O's take a pitcher? It doesn't seem likely
O's have 3 top 100 selections in the upcoming MLB Draft
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Several weeks to go to the MLB trade deadline. But when the O's Mike Elias talked to reporters today at Camden Yds, the current mindset is they are trade deadline buyers. "We’re going for it. I’ll let you know if that changes.” steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/os-mike-el...
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O's Mike Elias: "We're going for it. I’ll let you know if that changes"
Elias sees O's very much as buyers as trade deadline approaches
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
In the last week stories on Frederick winning the first hf div title, the O's farm HR leader, Trey Gibson's quick hook, another profile of LHP Joseph Dzierwa and his big yr on the farm. Much more to come, pls subscribe if you can, free and paid subs ---- SteveonBaseball.Substack.com
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Pls check out my profile of 1B Victor Figueroa, who has 20 HRs to lead his lg & O's farm. Of trade to O's last summer: “Everyone in this organization treats each other like family." Leads O's farm in HRs, RBIs, slug & OPS. steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/os-minor-l...
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O's minor league homer leader was not even in the organization this time last year
At High-A Frederick, Victor Figueroa finds his big-time pop
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Friday's game was a disaster and Saturday's win was much needed. They held on this time. But the O's are still making way too many mistakes. And a few games short of the season's mid-point, the .500 mark remains an uphill climb. steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/the-os-sea...
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The O's season is teetering on the brink (yes, again)
But they did hang on to win Saturday night 3-2 over the Dodgers
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Somewhere around 1 am I think, about the time Kevin Brown exclaimed "Oh no!" I realized I would win the timing award for this. Maybe it was right around the time I yelled out loud "Oh sh---" or actually I think something worse! steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/thanks-os-...
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Thanks O's fans for supporting this Substack!
This weekend hope you can take advantage of a Father's Day sale
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The Frederick Keys return to O's org now includes a first half divison title. “What a way to begin a new era of baseball here in Frederick." "What really made this group special is the way they came together like a family." From my Substack --- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/the-os-hig...
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The O's High-A Frederick Keys: First-half North division South Atlantic League champions
“What a way to begin a new era of baseball here in Frederick."
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
He was a preseason top 100 prospect. But during the year, LHP Luis De Leon has had his struggles. An in-depth look at his season, which is now trending up at AA. More on 1 of the club’s top international talents. Grab a coffee, long story incoming --- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/os-pitchin...
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O's pitching prospect Luis De Leon looks to get back on track after slow start
De Leon was a preseason top 100 prospect
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Few tough days in Toronto ends the O's road trip. Of the non call and more at Rogers Centre ----- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/umpire-no-...
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Umpire no call was confusing and so were their post-game explanations
O's lose a contraversial one in Toronto to end road trip
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
For the Orioles a nice bounce-back from Wed's ugly loss at Fenway Park. They get an AL East road series win and now on to Toronto. On the series win at Boston ---- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/rogers-rol...
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Rogers rolls and early big inning lifts O's to series win at Boston
The O's 6-run first was their biggest opening inning of 2026
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
A look at the first game this year when the O's won the opener of a road trip. Plus many notes on the latest win like the rotation ERA of 2.40 the last 13 games or the team scoring 5.4 runs per game in that span. O's have won 6 of 8 and 8 of 11 ---- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/next-step-...
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Next step for the Orioles: Play better on the road
O's begin latest trip with 4-2 win at Boston
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
A star on the rise. O’s Samuel Basallo posted an OPS of .973 in May. Of All-Star talk he said – “That would be a dream come true …. To be on that stage wld be something truly special.” More on the player that is turning into something truly special. steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/a-star-in-...
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A star in the making? O's Samuel Basallo is showing his true potential
At just 21, he posted an OPS of .973 in May
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Trevor Rogers is currently the weak link in the O's rotation that is otherwise rolling. Rogers was rolling for six innings on Friday. Can he build off that? More on Rogers here for paid subs to my Substack --- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/his-start-...
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His start was dominant for six innings, then fell apart. How does Trevor Rogers take the positives from that night?
With O's starters rolling, can Rogers join that fun?
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
For the O's it's now a 12-game starting pitcher run with an ERA of 2.38. (1.55 minus 2 Rogers games) Surprising stat - O's rotation ERA is now 4.60 and the pen is at 4.71. On the pitchers, a 7-3 homestand and more --- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/sunday-not...
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Sunday notes: O's starting pitchers are still rolling
The rotation ERA is 2.38 the last 12 games
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
An issue all over MLB - the push to always have fresh bullpen arms often means the risk of losing talent via a DFA. A recent challenge for the Orioles --- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/the-dfa-is...
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The DFA issue: Are O's risking the loss of some solid pitchers?
In the last week, three pitchers threw well, but lost a roster spot
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
After changing managers, coaches, players and even a trainer, with another season spiraling out of control, O's fans criticism has one clear target. But it may not be black and white. Lot to digest here --- steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/os-mike-el...
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O's Mike Elias gets the bulk of fan criticism for the team's poor season, but should he?
It has taken a lot to go wrong to get to their current record
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
He is Gunnar Henderson, so better numbers are surely coming. But for now his K rate of 22.1 & 21.0 the last 2 yrs has jumped to 31.5. A pace for over 200 strikeouts. steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/for-gunnar...
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For Gunnar Henderson, the strikeouts have been mounting this year
O's star on a pace for over 200 Ks
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
A year ago today, Trey Gibson was pitching in High-A ball. Today LHP Joseph Dzierwa is excelling in High-A for the O's. Meet him today on this podcast. Is 3-1, 2.33 ERA for Frederick. steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/todays-gue... Subscribe --- SteveonBaseball.Substack.com
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Today's guest: Frederick LHP Joseph Dzierwa
Selected in round two last year, Dzierwa has 2.33 ERA in his first 5 pro starts
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Steve Melewski @steveonbaseball.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Get to know Trey Gibson, ahead of his debut. From his death ball, to his loud stuff, to how the O's tweaked his throwing pgm this winter, he provided great insights during a recent pocast. Now, his time has come. Free for all via my Substack tonight - steveonbaseball.substack.com/p/get-to-kno...
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Get to know Trey Gibson: O's 2025 Minor League Pitcher of the Year makes MLB debut on Sunday
Gibson told me about his pitch arsenal and winter work in March podcast
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