Leading Off



The Orioles had the kind of week that made Scott flee the country, and in the meantime, friend of the show Ryan Blake was kind enough to step up to guest hosting duties. We’re sure that the BEV pitiful performance in Orioles Family Feud won’t come up. Not at all.







Drink of the Week







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This Week on the Twitters








….Dad? @CalRipkenJr pic.twitter.com/tK6I2IwZQj— Ryan Ripken (@ryanripken) April 17, 2023





Competing emotions:I love seeing big Felix jumping up and down at home plate for Adley.I immediately fear that big Felix will get hurt.— Matt Taylor (@roarfrom34) April 13, 2023





The White Sox had a 4-0 lead. It has Ceased to be. pic.twitter.com/nCsXHrekuF— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) April 16, 2023





From the MASN broadcast, the Orioles' sprinkler-and-spray doubles celebration in all its glory: pic.twitter.com/kVDiZKAe29— Nathan Ruiz (@NathanSRuiz) April 11, 2023








Around the Bases







First Base: The Pitching



Look, the pitching has not been… it has not been good. Whether you’re starting about the starters or relievers. Whether you’re talking about new acquisitions or returning players. There are simply very few pitchers for the Baltimore Orioles who have not been weapons-grade terrible for this early start to the 2023 season. We talk about whether things are as bad as they look, and if not/so, whether they might improve.



Second Base: Is Jorge Mateo for real?



Jorge Mateo is entertaining to watch – a player whose defense and speed makes him electric on the ballfield. If only he could get on base often enough to make that incredibly entertaining. What’s that you say? HE IS GETTING ON BASE? Well, consider us entertained.



Third Base: Heston Kjerstad is too good



Kjerstad is definitely too good for AA Bowie. It is only a matter of time before he gets a promotion to Norfolk, and guest host Ryan Blake says it’s not out of the question that Kjerstad could be patrolling the outfield in Baltimore, come September. If this is a problem, it’s a great problem to have.



Home Plate: Is everything… OK



With the very prominent pitching woes







Fantasy Boss







OK,