Steve Melewski
@steveonbaseball.bsky.social
Posting about the Orioles and their player development operation with over 20 years experience covering the org.
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Stories, podcasts, minors coverage, videos, analysis and much more all off season leading into 2026.
Thanks for the continued support!
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Stories, podcasts, minors coverage, videos, analysis and much more all off season leading into 2026.
Thanks for the continued support!
November 24, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Hey Birdland, get in line to subscribe to my Substack!
steveonbaseball.substack.com
Stories, podcasts, minors coverage, videos, analysis and much more all off season leading into 2026.
Thanks for the continued support!
steveonbaseball.substack.com
Stories, podcasts, minors coverage, videos, analysis and much more all off season leading into 2026.
Thanks for the continued support!
Pitcher projected 2026 workloads had big impact on the O's trade of Grayson Rodriguez -----
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O's Mike Elias on how workload concerns factored into the Grayson Rodriguez deal
Plus he talks about building the current coaching staff and more
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November 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Pitcher projected 2026 workloads had big impact on the O's trade of Grayson Rodriguez -----
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On my podcast today - O's pitching prospect Nestor German talks about his career with the Orioles, growing up in Seattle, that time when Tarik Skubal saw him throw a bullpen and more.
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Today's guest: O's pitching prospect Nestor German
German is ranked as the O's No. 11 prospect via Baseball America, No. 14 by MLBPipeline
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November 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
On my podcast today - O's pitching prospect Nestor German talks about his career with the Orioles, growing up in Seattle, that time when Tarik Skubal saw him throw a bullpen and more.
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Late night dealing - O's add OF Taylor Ward in trade with the LA Angels ----
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Stunning late-night trade as O's add outfielder Taylor Ward
O's send RHP Grayson Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Angels
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November 19, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Late night dealing - O's add OF Taylor Ward in trade with the LA Angels ----
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If the O's aim high for a free agent closer, these names could interest them ----
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Save the day (and game): Here are three of the top closers available via free agency
O's may not have Felix Bautista for all of 2026
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November 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
If the O's aim high for a free agent closer, these names could interest them ----
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Steve and Ryan Ripken on this week's podcast, talking O's free agent and more!
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November 16, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Steve and Ryan Ripken on this week's podcast, talking O's free agent and more!
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Odds are O's may be in the hunt for these FA pitchers --
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When it comes to one oddsmaker, O's could land a pitcher or two via free agency
Framber Valdez anyone?
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November 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Odds are O's may be in the hunt for these FA pitchers --
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My wish list for the Orioles via free agency.
Plus an outside-the-box thought ----
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Plus an outside-the-box thought ----
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A free agent wish list for the Orioles
And one very, very outside the box thought as well
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November 10, 2025 at 1:42 AM
My wish list for the Orioles via free agency.
Plus an outside-the-box thought ----
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Plus an outside-the-box thought ----
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World Series Game 7 averaged 51 million viewers combined across the US, Canada, and Japan making it the most-watched MLB game in 34 years.
Plus a busy day of O's transactions ---
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Plus a busy day of O's transactions ---
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Big ratings for the 2025 World Series
Plus the O's make a host of roster moves
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November 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
World Series Game 7 averaged 51 million viewers combined across the US, Canada, and Japan making it the most-watched MLB game in 34 years.
Plus a busy day of O's transactions ---
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Plus a busy day of O's transactions ---
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It says a lot about new O's skipper Craig Albernaz that Clev mgr Stephen Vogt attended his press conference yesterday. More from the mentor and close friend that sat in the front row Tuesday at Oriole Park.
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Stephen Vogt on Craig Albernaz: "He’s going to absolutely crush it"
He adds: "He's the hardest worker I've ever been around"
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November 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
It says a lot about new O's skipper Craig Albernaz that Clev mgr Stephen Vogt attended his press conference yesterday. More from the mentor and close friend that sat in the front row Tuesday at Oriole Park.
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The new skipper - and his family - made a nice first impression.
On today's presser as the new guy discussed several topics, Stephen Vogt said "he just kept mentioning Baltimore" and David Rubenstein on potential winter spending.
Big day in Birdland -
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On today's presser as the new guy discussed several topics, Stephen Vogt said "he just kept mentioning Baltimore" and David Rubenstein on potential winter spending.
Big day in Birdland -
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O's new skipper Craig Albernaz made a strong first impression today
Albernaz, Mike Elias and David Rubenstein speak at introductory press conference
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November 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The new skipper - and his family - made a nice first impression.
On today's presser as the new guy discussed several topics, Stephen Vogt said "he just kept mentioning Baltimore" and David Rubenstein on potential winter spending.
Big day in Birdland -
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On today's presser as the new guy discussed several topics, Stephen Vogt said "he just kept mentioning Baltimore" and David Rubenstein on potential winter spending.
Big day in Birdland -
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Pondering some tweaks to the O's offense for paid subs on my Substack today.
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With O's runs down and strikeouts up in 2025, the time for tweaks and changes is here
O's hitters night need to adjust what had worked well for several seasons
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November 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Pondering some tweaks to the O's offense for paid subs on my Substack today.
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Less swing and miss for the Orioles - clear mission for the 2026 team.
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The 2025 Orioles batters struck out more than any club in team history
In season finale, O's set a new team record
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November 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Less swing and miss for the Orioles - clear mission for the 2026 team.
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New podcast out today with Neil Solondz of TB Rays radio on O's skipper Craig Albernaz. Their association dates to 2009 when Neil was broadcasting for AAA Durham and Albernaz was a catcher for the Bulls.
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Today's guest: Rays broadcaster Neil Solondz
TB radio voice has known Craig Albernaz since his minors playing days
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October 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
New podcast out today with Neil Solondz of TB Rays radio on O's skipper Craig Albernaz. Their association dates to 2009 when Neil was broadcasting for AAA Durham and Albernaz was a catcher for the Bulls.
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The O's made the hiring of Craig Albernaz official earlier today. More here on the 21st mgr in O's history.
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Now it's official: O's announce Craig Albernaz as their new manager
He becomes the 21st manager in team history
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October 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The O's made the hiring of Craig Albernaz official earlier today. More here on the 21st mgr in O's history.
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Per various reports, with ESPN first tonight, the O's have settled on hiring Craig Albernaz as their next manager.
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ESPN report: O's close to hiring Craig Albernaz as their manager
Albernaz was Cleveland's associate manager in 2025
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October 27, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Per various reports, with ESPN first tonight, the O's have settled on hiring Craig Albernaz as their next manager.
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My lastest podcast covers a lot of ground on the Orioles and even their farm. The guest is Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner.
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Today's guest: Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner
Andy has been an O's beat writer since the 2022 season
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October 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
My lastest podcast covers a lot of ground on the Orioles and even their farm. The guest is Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner.
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Tyler Wells had an encouraging return to the Orioles this year and now is poised to play a much bigger role next yr.
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Potential rotation boost for the 2026 Orioles: The return of Tyler Wells
He pitched to a 2.91 ERA for the Orioles in September
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October 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Tyler Wells had an encouraging return to the Orioles this year and now is poised to play a much bigger role next yr.
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Colin Yeaman, the Big West Conf Player of the Yr at UC-Irvine in 2025, was the O's 4th round draft pick in July. More on his journey and pro ball debut this summer here for paid subs via my Substack.
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After putting up big offense in college, O's 4th-rounder struggled at times with Delmarva
Colin Yeaman hit .185 with the Shorebirds in 17 games
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October 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Colin Yeaman, the Big West Conf Player of the Yr at UC-Irvine in 2025, was the O's 4th round draft pick in July. More on his journey and pro ball debut this summer here for paid subs via my Substack.
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