Andrew Bassan

Washington, D.C., United States

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Orioles get much-needed positive update on Zach Eflin

Aug 24, 2024 | birdswatcher.com | Andrew Bassan

Talk to any Baltimore Orioles fan right now and you will hear the same thing: this team is snakebitten. And you can't blame them. The vibes are not good in Birdland after two gut-punch walk-off losses to the Mets at Citi Field this week followed by a 6-0 clunker against the Astros on national TV. Losers in 3 of their past 5 games, the Orioles are in the midst of a tough stretch that sees them hosting the surging Astros before traveling to LA to face the mighty Dodgers for 3.
Recently DFA'd Cubs reliever could help stabilize Orioles' struggling bullpen

Aug 20, 2024 | birdswatcher.com | Andrew Bassan

By now, it's no secret that Brandon Hyde is struggling to find relievers he can trust. Craig Kimbrel started the season as the Orioles' closer but despite a solid first couple months, lost his grip on the job. After giving Yennier Cano a few save chances, the team named recently-acquired Seranthony Dominguez their closer. Last night's walk-off loss to the Mets was a cold reminder that even Dominguez, the team's hottest reliver over the last three weeks, is not immune to failure.
This former Dodgers infielder is a perfect fit for the Orioles

Aug 14, 2024 | birdswatcher.com | Andrew Bassan

The Baltimore Orioles have made it no secret that they intend to upgrade their infield depth with veteran additions. During the last ten days, they have added corner infielder J.D. Davis and middle infielder Jean Segura on minor-league contracts. Another infielder has hit the market who, unlike Segura, has actually played this year and should appeal to the Orioles: Amed Rosario.
Orioles add former All-Star to bolster infield depth for stretch run

Aug 11, 2024 | birdswatcher.com | Andrew Bassan

Looking to bolster their infield depth following injuries to Jordan Westburg and Jorge Mateo, along with the trade of Connor Norby, the Orioles have signed veteran infielder Jean Segura to a minor-league contract. This move follows the Orioles signing veteran corner-infielder J.D. Davis to a minor league deal, and signifies an interest in adding veterans to potentially back up the Orioles young starting infield.
Orioles avoid potential disaster, pass on overpriced closer at Trade Deadline

Aug 1, 2024 | birdswatcher.com | Andrew Bassan

Even after acquiring Seranthony Dominguez in a trade with Philadelphia, improving the Orioles' recently-vulnerable bullpen was high on Mike Elias' list of priorities heading into the final day of the 2024 trade deadline. One of the names the Orioles were reportedly interested in: former reliever Tanner Scott, who has thrived as the Marlins' closer this year and earned his first All-Star appearance.
Jackson Holliday makes grand return to Orioles' lineup

Jul 31, 2024 | birdswatcher.com | Andrew Bassan

In the blink of an eye, Jackson Holliday's frustrating, up and down season appears to have turned a corner. The Orioles' 20 year-old rookie belted an 0-2 pitch from Toronto right-hander Yerry Rodriguez 439-feet for a no-doubt grand slam home run, extending the Orioles' lead in Wednesday's finale against the Blue Jays to 8-3. Man, that swing must have felt good.
Orioles promote catcher from minors following ghastly pitch to face of backup catcher James McCann

Jul 30, 2024 | birdswatcher.com | Andrew Bassan

Catcher Blake Hunt's first game with the Orioles would also be his MLB debutBy Andrew Bassan | 4:51 PM EDTBy now, you have probably heard the big news from Trade Deadline Tuesday... Minor-League catcher Blake Hunt is with the Orioles after being called up to the taxi squad ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Orioles shouldn’t bite after Dodgers part with former star pitcher

Jul 24, 2024 | birdswatcher.com | Andrew Bassan

By now, it is no secret to say the Orioles will be looking to upgrade their pitching staff ahead of this year's trade deadline. They have been linked to several pitchers, including Tigers' star lefty Tarik Skubal, White Sox lefty Garrett Crochet, and even Pittsburgh right-hander Jared Jones. The problem with these young pitchers with years of team control? It will cost an awful lot of prospect capital for Mike Elias to bring them to Baltimore.
Conflicting reports indicate Orioles' willingness to deal Holliday for young starting pitcher

Jul 19, 2024 | birdswatcher.com | Andrew Bassan

With the All-Star game now in the rear view mirror, trade season is fully upon us. Over the next few weeks, rumor after rumor will come out of the woodwork, some with legs and some without. Sometimes, rumors come out that initially have legs but are then called into question. Such is the case for a rumor surrounding Orioles' top prospect Jackson Holliday and Pittsburgh young righthander (no, not that one) Jared Jones.
Orioles' slugger Ryan O'Hearn on the cusp of first All-Star nod a year after DFA

Jul 7, 2024 | birdswatcher.com | Andrew Bassan

In the top of the third inning of a scoreless game on Wednesday night in Seattle, Orioles' number three hitter Ryan O'Hearn stepped to the plate. And to no one's surprise, O'Hearn cracked a ringing double off the glove of center fielder Julio Rodriguez, plating the first two runs of the game. In his next at-bat, O'Hearn drilled a solo home run to right-center, increasing the Orioles' lead to 4-0 in a game they would ultimately win, 4-1.