The Baltimore Orioles selected Iowa’s Mason McCoy in the sixth round of the 2017 MLB Draft. McCoy was chosen six picks after teammate Jake Adams went to the Houston Astros. The shortstop spent the past two years playing with the Iowa Hawkeyes, and graduated this past spring. Before moving to Iowa to play baseball, McCoy played for Illinois Central College, a junior college near … [Read more...] about In-Depth with Baltimore Orioles Draftee Mason McCoy
Collecting Baseball Cards – Collecting MLB’s 2019 Hall of Fame Class
Collecting baseball cards is a hobby nearly as old as the game itself. Collectors differ from casual fans and hobbyists to serious, dedicated collectors. Regardless of which group one falls into, the announcement of a new Hall of Fame class traditional shifts the market of cards for a little while. In the short term, there will be a bump as evidenced with Harold Baines‘ and Lee … [Read more...] about Collecting Baseball Cards – Collecting MLB’s 2019 Hall of Fame Class
One Japanese Player Who Could Make Sense for the 2026 Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles could make a gigantic splash in free agency during the 2026 offseason. Pitching is the key need for the team, especially regarding their aging rotation and depleted bullpen. There are also some holes in the lineup they need to address on the right side of the infield, and maybe an outfielder. Sports Illustrated published an article on Sunday suggesting … [Read more...] about One Japanese Player Who Could Make Sense for the 2026 Orioles
Samuel Basallo’s Early Orioles Performance Shows Areas of Need for 2026
The Baltimore Orioles called up their top organizational prospect, catcher Samuel Basallo, in late August, just days before September roster expansions. The move came as the team seemed to be out of the American League East division race and teetering on the edge of full elimination. Essentially, the team is looking to give their best prospect some reps before the 2026 season … [Read more...] about Samuel Basallo’s Early Orioles Performance Shows Areas of Need for 2026
Three Orioles Players Poised To Erupt In 2026
A lot needs to go right for the Baltimore Orioles in 2026 to return to the playoffs. The team struggled on the pitching side of the ball and at the plate. Offensively, there lies the most disappointment, with several players either struggling outright or being lost to injury. The team ranked in the bottom half in OPS, overall average, and strikeouts. While they were around … [Read more...] about Three Orioles Players Poised To Erupt In 2026