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6 days ago | pressboxonline.com | Stan Charles

Stan “The Fan” Charles, Luke Jackson and Ross Grimsley discuss the Orioles’ latest struggles and the old adage, momentum is only as good as tomorrow’ starting pitcher.

6 days ago | pressboxonline.com | Stan Charles

I’m not sure I remember ever having one league dominate the top five of my power rankings like this. My top five — Dodgers, Padres, Mets, Phillies and Cubs — are all from the National League. However, every team in baseball has warts, especially given all the pitching injuries staggering the game. I’ve never said this before, but MLB should be embarrassed by product in Chicago with the White Sox and the Rockies in Denver.

1 week ago | pressboxonline.com | Stan Charles

Baseball Columns One Fan's Opinion By Stan 'The Fan' Charles Top Stories Baltimore Orioles, luke jackson, Orioles, Ross Grimsley, Stan The Fan Charles Stan “The Fan” Charles, Luke Jackson and Ross Grimsley discuss the Orioles’ continued struggles to start the season and what they can do to address the starting rotation. See Also: • Stan ‘The Fan’ Charles’ MLB Power Rankings: April 14, 2025 • Stan ‘The Fan’ Charles: Will The Real Cade Povich Please Stand Up For Orioles? Photo Credit: Colin...

1 week ago | pressboxonline.com | Stan Charles

Orioles fans go back a little ways with young Cade Povich. Acquired along with Yennier Cano and two long-forgotten pitchers, fans hoped GM Mike Elias’ acquisition of this lanky lefty ahead of the trade deadline in 2022 was going to be a steal. After the trade, Povich made two starts for High-A Aberdeen before being promoted to what was then called Double-A Bowie, where he made six appearances (five starts). His ERA in 23.1 innings for the Baysox was a very unsteal-looking 6.94.

1 week ago | pressboxonline.com | Stan Charles

Here are my latest MLB power rankings. 1. Los Angeles Dodgers (11-6, No. 1 last week): This is still strongest roster in the game, but I count at least eight significant pitchers on the injured list. It’s a warning that more injuries are possible. Amazingly, the Dodgers, Padres, Giants and Diamondbacks are collectively 44-20. 2. Philadelphia Phillies (9-6, No. 2): It’s looking like a two-team horse race in the NL East unless Braves autocorrect in a hurry. My money is on the Phils’ rotation.