Blaine Knight has been released by the Orioles. I'm surprised he lasted this long. He didn't show much at AA or AAA.
Blaine was a weird talent. While playing for the Hogs he never looked like a dominate pitcher even though he dominated. He just won.
MLB
Smyly with Cubs
Anderson with Brewers
Stanek with Astros
Benintendi with White Sox
McCann with O's
Beeks with Rays
MiLB
Kjerstad with O's
Kopps with Padres
Quote from: Ray Zorback on Mar 27, 2023, 09:10 AMMLB
Smyly with Cubs
Anderson with Brewers
Stanek with Astros
Benintendi with White Sox
McCann with O's
Beeks with Rays
MiLB
Kjerstad with O's
Kopps with Padres
I'm really hopeful for Kjerstad. I have a good friend who is a huge Orioles fan, and she keeps me informed about him. Apparently he made it at least most of the way through spring training with the big team-- not sure, he may be there still. Hitting really well.
Quote from: jdcatty on Mar 27, 2023, 09:43 AMI'm really hopeful for Kjerstad. I have a good friend who is a huge Orioles fan, and she keeps me informed about him. Apparently he made it at least most of the way through spring training with the big team-- not sure, he may be there still. Hitting really well.
I'm an O's season ticket holder (13 game plan). I'm 99% sure he is still with the big club. I know he traveled with them a couple of days ago. The word around here is that he'll start the season at Bowie (AA). That is good for me since that is only like 20 minutes from my house.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Mar 27, 2023, 09:46 AMI'm an O's season ticket holder (13 game plan). I'm 99% sure he is still with the big club. I know he traveled with them a couple of days ago. The word around here is that he'll start the season at Bowie (AA). That is good for me since that is only like 20 minutes from my house.
Good to hear. That kid needs a break.
Robert Moore playing anywhere?
Casey Martin? Dom Fletcher?
Quote from: Gambler on Mar 27, 2023, 10:11 AMRobert Moore playing anywhere?
He is in the Brewers Organization. There was a pic of him and Turner (White Sox) on Twitter the other day. I'm assuming it was a back field game and they aren't with the big team. Moore did tear it up playing in Australia over the winter.
Quote from: joebobhog on Mar 27, 2023, 10:14 AMCasey Martin? Dom Fletcher?
Martin is in the Phillies organization. He has not been tearing it up. With 770 at bats the last 2 years he is hitting .189.
Dom is still in the Arizona organization. He did pretty good playing for Italy in the WBC. When they played Japan he was 2-3 against Ohtani and 1-1 with a HR against Darvish.
from Rotowire
Reassigned to minor-league camp
March 22, 2023
Kjerstad was reassigned Wednesday to the minor-league side of Orioles camp, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Kjerstad was never really in the running for an Opening Day roster spot in Baltimore after finishing out the 2022 campaign with High-A Aberdeen. However, he certainly made an impression during his time in major-league camp, slashing .390/.419/.829 with four home runs, four doubles and a triple across 43 plate appearances in Grapefruit League play. The 24-year-old outfielder is again drawing top-prospect attention after missing all of 2021 due to a heart condition.
Fletcher (from Rotowire)
Fletcher is a smaller guy like his older brother, the Angels' David Fletcher, but he packs a little more punch at the plate. The Diamondbacks prospect socked 12 home runs between the Double- and Triple-A levels in 2022, collecting nine stolen bases and an .864 OPS along the way. The left-handed hitting Fletcher did struggle versus southpaw hurlers with just a .681 OPS, so he might be more of a platoon bat when he reaches the majors. More likely, he's a fourth outfielder, and even after being added to the 40-man roster he faces an uphill battle for playing time in 2023.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Mar 27, 2023, 10:42 AMHe is in the Brewers Organization. There was a pic of him and Turner (White Sox) on Twitter the other day. I'm assuming it was a back field game and they aren't with the big team. Moore did tear it up playing in Australia over the winter.
Martin is in the Phillies organization. He has not been tearing it up. With 770 at bats the last 2 years he is hitting .189.
Dom is still in the Arizona organization. He did pretty good playing for Italy in the WBC. When they played Japan he was 2-3 against Ohtani and 1-1 with a HR against Darvish.
So Martin has made 624 outs. Have 620 of them been curve ball strikeouts?
Evan Lee is with the National's AAA affiliate Rochester. He should get some innings with the Nats this summer.
What about the pitchers, like Isiah Campbell?
Quote from: joebobhog on Mar 27, 2023, 04:08 PMWhat about the pitchers, like Isiah Campbell?
Optioned to Double-A
March 10, 2023
Campbell was optioned to Double-A Arkansas (Mariners) on Friday, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Campbell recorded a 1.57 ERA and 0.93 WHIP over 46 innings between High-A and Double-A ball last season. He possesses elite strikeout stuff (10.9 career K/9) and could break into Triple-A before the end of the season.
You can search for players here > https://www.milb.com/
a couple more I thought of:
Zach Jackson - A's
Trevor Stephan - Indians Guardians
Matt Reynolds - Reds (minors)
I'm pretty sure Jax Biggers is still bouncing around the Rangers org.
Stephan gets paid
https://awaybackgone.com/posts/cleveland-guardians-trevor-stephan-agree-to-four-year-contract-extension-01gws3qqnp0s
The Cleveland Guardians and reliever Trevor Stephan have agreed on a four-year, $10 million deal, with two club options ($7.25 million in 2027 and $7.5 million in 2028).
Updated yesterday:
https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/active-diamond-prohogs/
Quote from: Doc Hogaday on Mar 30, 2023, 09:01 AMUpdated yesterday:
https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/active-diamond-prohogs/
thanks, (beer emoji)
It seems surprising that Kjerstad is still starting at High-A with his spring performance and his age.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Mar 30, 2023, 09:48 AMIt seems surprising that Kjerstad is still starting at High-A with his spring performance and his age.
I read that as where the players ended the year in 2022. I don't think the O's have made it official where he is starting.
McCann starts the year on the 10 day IL with an oblique strain.
Kjerstad is not on Orioles AAA Norfolk roster that was released today. I think that makes it certain he'll start at AA Bowie.
Silent J will start in AA
https://www.baltimorebaseball.com/2023/04/02/kjerstad-goes-bowie-holliday-starts-delmarva/
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Brian Anderson off to a hot start: 8/15 with 3 HRs 10 RBI
First AA game. First AA homer.
https://twitter.com/BowieBaysox/status/1644130272160481282
Checking the list it looks like the White Sox went Hog wild last year.
They got Ramage, may have been on a drunken bender of epic proportions for the draft.
https://twitter.com/BSLOnTheVerge/status/1645951977409372161
Just put the kid in the league.
https://twitter.com/SSN_Arkansas/status/1647399679179767808? (https://twitter.com/SSN_Arkansas/status/1647399679179767808?)
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 15, 2023, 08:29 PMJust put the kid in the league.
https://twitter.com/SSN_Arkansas/status/1647399679179767808? (https://twitter.com/SSN_Arkansas/status/1647399679179767808?)
that was a bomb into the trees. :o good for him. be interesting to see what happens in about a month.
Quote from: DrMongoose on Apr 15, 2023, 10:15 PMthat was a bomb into the trees. :o good for him. be interesting to see what happens in about a month.
Hell, he tore it up in spring training too. Great to see him succeed after being on the shelf a couple years with the heart issue. Kid can flat out hit.
Drew Smyly 1-hit the Dodgers for 7 2/3 today. No walks and 10 Ks. Crazy.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Apr 21, 2023, 10:48 PMDrew Smyly 1-hit the Dodgers for 7 2/3 today. No walks and 10 Ks. Crazy.
Did you see how he lost the perfect game?
catcher about tackled him on ball dribbled out toward the mound
wasn't a play either was going to make, just how it ended up
Fletcher gets the call for Arizona. Goes 1-2 with a double.
Silent J doing Silent J things. 20230504_215736.jpg
Silent J still doing Silent J things
https://twitter.com/HogsPlayerDev/status/1656704253036052498
Noland struck out the son of the former GM of the Royals with Opitz behind the plate last night.
Dominic Fletcher is now the starting CF for the DBacks. He is hitting .375 with 2HR 13RBI 8R in 16 games since being called up. They sent Alek Thomas to AAA.
Good for Dom.
Patrick Wicklander got lit up last night in his first AA action. His Montgomery Biscuits blew a 12-0 fifth-inning lead to the Rocket City Trash Pandas losing 15-12. He came on in relief up 12-3 and gave up 9 runs (7 earned). Here's to better outings for him.
Well, that was quick. Fletcher back to minors.
Beeks got the save for Tampa last night.
Why was Fletcher sent back down?
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jun 02, 2023, 04:36 PMWhy was Fletcher sent back down?
He started slumping and Jake McCarthy (who finished fourth in ROY last year) was red hot in minors.
Quote from: Rocket City Hawg on May 31, 2023, 04:45 PMPatrick Wicklander got lit up last night in his first AA action. His Montgomery Biscuits blew a 12-0 fifth-inning lead to the Rocket City Trash Pandas losing 15-12. He came on in relief up 12-3 and gave up 9 runs (7 earned). Here's to better outings for him.
Did you misspell Kole Ramage?
Silent J to AAA
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Wick had a much better 3 inning middle relief appearance today. Spread 3 hits with no runs, 1 SO, and 1 BB
Quote from: Ray Zorback on Jun 04, 2023, 10:26 PMSilent J to AAA
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First Baseman? When did that happen?
It makes sense, I just didn't realize he'd been moved.
Quote from: Ray Zorback on Jun 04, 2023, 10:26 PMSilent J to AAA
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Son of a biscuit!!! On Saturday, I purchased tickets for Bowie's NEXT Sunday's game. That is now a waste of money.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Jun 04, 2023, 11:15 PMFirst Baseman? When did that happen?
It makes sense, I just didn't realize he'd been moved.
First might be a move to get him up quicker. Cowser will be the next Oriole OF to move up from AAA. I could see the O's using Mountcastle as trade bait.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Jun 04, 2023, 11:15 PMFirst Baseman? When did that happen?
It makes sense, I just didn't realize he'd been moved.
He's played 16 games at 1B, 20 in the OF, and 11 at DH this year.
Quote from: Ray Zorback on Jun 05, 2023, 08:39 AMHe's played 16 games at 1B, 20 in the OF, and 11 at DH this year.
:thumb_up:
First base really seems like a good spot for him if he isn't going to be a full-time DH. He had some misadventures in the outfield at Arkansas, some of which he cleaned up.
First AAA homerun was a little different.
https://twitter.com/OsPlayerDev/status/1667340062332186624
Can we all agree that women pbp personnel suck? That was the most boring call I've ever heard.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jun 09, 2023, 10:58 PMCan we all agree that women pbp personnel suck? That was the most boring call I've ever heard.
I don't generally pick on women just because but that was bad
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jun 09, 2023, 10:58 PMCan we all agree that women pbp personnel suck? That was the most boring call I've ever heard.
Not sure which was worse, the call or the camera work.
Quote from: Rocket City Hawg on May 31, 2023, 04:45 PMPatrick Wicklander got lit up last night in his first AA action. His Montgomery Biscuits blew a 12-0 fifth-inning lead to the Rocket City Trash Pandas losing 15-12. He came on in relief up 12-3 and gave up 9 runs (7 earned). Here's to better outings for him.
stats now say 11 runs, 9 earned in 12 AA innings so he is doing a lot better, good for him, that was a bad first appearance that could have really messed with his head
watched Jax Biggers go 2-4 yesterday for Frisco in a loss to the NWA Naturals, he started at 2B.
Jalen Beeks has been optioned to Durham by the Rays.
Watching the Brewers Class A affiliate on TV (Wisconsin Timber Rattlers) and playing 2B is Robert Moore.
Nice uniforms
Quote from: Usafhawg on Jun 25, 2023, 05:22 PMNice uniforms
Worst uniform in the history of forever. But, it's dairy month in WI and for the month they change the name from Timber Rattlers to UDDER TUGGERS. Might be the best nickname in sports.
Quote from: Hogfan58 on Jun 26, 2023, 07:41 AMWorst uniform in the history of forever. But, it's dairy month in WI and for the month they change the name from Timber Rattlers to UDDER TUGGERS. Might be the best nickname in sports.
Oh, I thought it must be a Houston Nutt tribute in recognition of his Arkansas HOF induction.
Trevor Stephan with a pretty good first half for the Indians Guardians:
36.0 inn, 4 wins, 2 saves, 11 holds, 39K's, 2.75 era
Isaiah Campbell update
Quote from: Ray Zorback on Jul 06, 2023, 08:09 AMIsaiah Campbell update
Too small....when bigger too blurry.
It is too small but when I click on it there is no blurriness at all.
It says that IC is a stud and could be in triple A before long.
Quote from: Ray Zorback on Jul 06, 2023, 08:09 AMIsaiah Campbell update
That's from 4 months ago. It was reported yesterday that he has been called up to the majors. Can't find anything on the Googles to confirm.
Rumor was that Campbell would be starting. Apparently that was inaccurate. He will be on the roster but not starting.
Sorry, I didn't notice the date. I'll go find a screen door or a fire or something.
Bob Moore and Kerstad both raking. Love that UA's baseball account on twitter helps us keep up with them.
Quote from: AporkalypseNow on Jul 06, 2023, 12:38 PMBob Moore and Kerstad both raking. Love that UA's baseball account on twitter helps us keep up with them.
The J is silent. It doesn't disappear. ;D ;D
The Orioles just called up Cowser. That is the last outfielder before it will be Kjerstad's turn (other than the folks that have been going up and down all season - McKenna, Stowers and Vavra). He might make it before the season ends.
Looks like both Opitz and Kopps are AA. Kopps is .500 on the year with a 3.66 ERA. Hopefully he gets a shot to see how he works in AAA before the year's out.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Jul 06, 2023, 12:52 PMThe J is silent. It doesn't disappear. ;D ;D
The Orioles just called up Cowser. That is the last outfielder before it will be Kjerstad's turn (other than the folks that have been going up and down all season - McKenna, Stowers and Vavra). He might make it before the season ends.
I am by no means an O's fan but I love their roster and farm system full of young prospects. They will either be a Marlins type team that wins it all or trade some of them for Vets. Fun team to watch.
Quote from: Hognrock on Jul 06, 2023, 05:33 PMI am by no means an O's fan but I love their roster and farm system full of young prospects. They will either be a Marlins type team that wins it all or trade some of them for Vets. Fun team to watch.
Elias seems to be a genius. Hicks has been pretty good since he was acquired. They picked up O'hearn for "cash considerations". He has been incredible and much needed with Mountcastle injured. I still think they're 2 years away, but they are definitely fun to watch.
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Zay got his first big league K a bit ago in 1 inning of relief work w/ no hits allowed. Low-pressure, 10-1 win situation.
McCann showing you how to bunt
https://twitter.com/realbenmcdonald/status/1682908612941717505
Campbell is back with the Mariners. So far in 7 IP he has 9 Ks & a 2.57ERA. They just traded their closer (Seawald) so he may get a save chance when Munoz needs a day off.
https://twitter.com/RidersBaseball/status/1689005373334884352
Good for him! That has to be cool for a Texas kid to get to play AA and AAA ball in Texas, and hopefully make it to Arlington one day.
Cayden Wallace goes 1 for 4 with an rbi in his AA debut for the Naturals tonight.
Quote from: DrMongoose on Aug 08, 2023, 10:12 PMCayden Wallace goes 1 for 4 with an rbi in his AA debut for the Naturals tonight.
also cool to play a little in your college town, probably still knows some people in school
https://twitter.com/ChoateMason/status/1691542666410938368?t=jpLT00BQCpTo7T86oRfZkw&s=19
McCann changing positions
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-sp-orioles-catcher-james-mccann-pitches-20230817-a5hgkkv2ljdlrlnq5fskbptq7q-story.html?fbclid=IwAR2eiZaQxMi4pMgXo993q8H49VVVrLfCmpc4Cw_aqIuwX1a7RR6Uatnz8Ys
Quote from: Usafhawg on Aug 17, 2023, 04:49 PMMcCann changing positions
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-sp-orioles-catcher-james-mccann-pitches-20230817-a5hgkkv2ljdlrlnq5fskbptq7q-story.html?fbclid=IwAR2eiZaQxMi4pMgXo993q8H49VVVrLfCmpc4Cw_aqIuwX1a7RR6Uatnz8Ys
good for him but it's his lack of hitting that has been the issue.
Quote from: DrMongoose on Aug 17, 2023, 05:57 PMgood for him but it's his lack of hitting that has been the issue.
He has had a great August. His average is up from .195 to .238
Quote from: Usafhawg on Aug 17, 2023, 04:49 PMMcCann changing positions
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-sp-orioles-catcher-james-mccann-pitches-20230817-a5hgkkv2ljdlrlnq5fskbptq7q-story.html?fbclid=IwAR2eiZaQxMi4pMgXo993q8H49VVVrLfCmpc4Cw_aqIuwX1a7RR6Uatnz8Ys
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O's 1st baseman was removed from their game tonight with a shoulder injury. Then this happened...
https://twitter.com/masnRoch/status/1702111179231903897
Hopefully he gets called up. He's had a helluva year.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Sep 13, 2023, 09:56 PMHopefully he gets called up. He's had a helluva year.
He was.
https://twitter.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/1702146876101849384
I'm currently hunting Kjerstad cards (recently got back into the hobby). I think he will kill it, I'm just scared the O's won't have a place for him on the team when everyone is healthy. They are loaded (and my 2nd fav team).
https://twitter.com/Orioles/status/1702396450334773683?t=cDWYVxIqNksWhM6l9NKo-Q&s=19 (https://twitter.com/Orioles/status/1702396450334773683?t=cDWYVxIqNksWhM6l9NKo-Q&s=19)
Quote from: Hognrock on Sep 14, 2023, 03:35 PMI'm currently hunting Kjerstad cards (recently got back into the hobby). I think he will kill it, I'm just scared the O's won't have a place for him on the team when everyone is healthy. They are loaded (and my 2nd fav team).
Santander has been having back issues. Hicks was a plug for Mullins being hurt. Cowser had issues the first time he was called up. McKenna is a stop gap for the baby birds to get ready. O'hearn (1b) is a LH hitter and has been a pleasant surprise, so Kjerstad probably won't take many/if any at bats away from him.
If Silent J plays like we think he will, there will definitely be a place for him in the OF/DH role.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Sep 14, 2023, 03:53 PMSantander has been having back issues. Hicks was a plug for Mullins being hurt. Cowser had issues the first time he was called up. McKenna is a stop gap for the baby birds to get ready. O'hearn (1b) is a LH hitter and has been a pleasant surprise, so Kjerstad probably won't take many/if any at bats away from him.
If Silent J plays like we think he will, there will definitely be a place for him in the OF/DH role.
I believe he will hit, and like they say from 12U until forever, "if you can hit, we'll find a spot for ya". Really fun team to watch with all the young guys.
Kjerstad made his MLB debut last night as a pinch hitter. He struck out. :stache: :stache:
Quote from: Usafhawg on Sep 15, 2023, 06:54 AMKjerstad made his MLB debut last night as a pinch hitter. He struck out. :stache: :stache:
(Un)Cinderella story.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Sep 15, 2023, 06:54 AMKjerstad made his MLB debut last night as a pinch hitter. He struck out. :stache: :stache:
Willie Mays started somewhere around 0 for 20 or 1 for 20, I forget which.
https://x.com/mlbpipeline/status/1702848234899878367?s=46
That, my friends, is fuckin awesome!
It's a real shame COViD happened. Had that season not been ended early he would have either hit 500 with a record home run number or set the record for walks. He could have been the national player of the year and would have been considered one of the best hogs ever. Dude is awesome.
It's good to be the new guy.
https://fb.watch/n7i3T8d6Y6/?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Kjerstad is crushing it-- literally.
https://x.com/milb/status/1775701389857230877?
So good to see. Kid deserves a couple of breaks.
Quote from: jdcatty on Apr 03, 2024, 09:10 PMKjerstad is crushing it-- literally.
https://x.com/milb/status/1775701389857230877?
So good to see. Kid deserves a couple of breaks.
That whole AAA team for the O's is just loaded. I know it's early, but look at those numbers.
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I know, but Kjerstad has always had a special place in my heart. Played great for us, and then shoved that Texas first baseman out of the way which floored everyone.
Got drafted #2, but took a lower bonus for the Orioles. Still got a little over 5 mil, if I remember correctly. Got covid, had the jab, and got myocarditis (in some order, not sure exactly what order). Basically out for two years.
I really hope he makes it.