Andy Kostka
@afkostka.bsky.social
Orioles beat reporter for the Baltimore Banner
This graphic from @invisibae.bsky.social puts into perspective the Orioles’ poor run of first-round pitching since 1991. Only three teams have generated less WAR from first rounders, and one of them didn’t begin as a team until 1998. Another, the Braves, built one of the best rotations via trade
November 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This graphic from @invisibae.bsky.social puts into perspective the Orioles’ poor run of first-round pitching since 1991. Only three teams have generated less WAR from first rounders, and one of them didn’t begin as a team until 1998. Another, the Braves, built one of the best rotations via trade
Mike Elias on whether center field is still a position on need:
November 21, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Mike Elias on whether center field is still a position on need:
When asked about the weight measured in a deal like this -- Grayson Rodriguez has four years of team control but hasn't pitched in over a year vs. Taylor Ward's last year -- Mike Elias said Ward could be a qualifying offer guy next year.
Also: "I think is the right move."
Also: "I think is the right move."
November 21, 2025 at 11:34 PM
When asked about the weight measured in a deal like this -- Grayson Rodriguez has four years of team control but hasn't pitched in over a year vs. Taylor Ward's last year -- Mike Elias said Ward could be a qualifying offer guy next year.
Also: "I think is the right move."
Also: "I think is the right move."
Introducing the 2033/34 cinch Championship title winners, Dunfermline Athletic. Onto the Premiership of Scotland!
November 19, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Introducing the 2033/34 cinch Championship title winners, Dunfermline Athletic. Onto the Premiership of Scotland!
Ticket acquired for the great Twin Peaks reunion, their first concert in six years. My dad and I went to their penultimate show in 2020 in Indianapolis. Now a return, sans Dad, unfortunately.
November 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Ticket acquired for the great Twin Peaks reunion, their first concert in six years. My dad and I went to their penultimate show in 2020 in Indianapolis. Now a return, sans Dad, unfortunately.
PSA for dog walkers: instead of stopping and staring as I corral my reactive dog, why don’t you keep moving as if you have seen a dog bark before. Makes everyone’s life easier.
Parks can’t help if she gets scared in the dark. You don’t know her past!
Parks can’t help if she gets scared in the dark. You don’t know her past!
November 9, 2025 at 12:23 AM
PSA for dog walkers: instead of stopping and staring as I corral my reactive dog, why don’t you keep moving as if you have seen a dog bark before. Makes everyone’s life easier.
Parks can’t help if she gets scared in the dark. You don’t know her past!
Parks can’t help if she gets scared in the dark. You don’t know her past!
Superb Spirit crowd
November 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Superb Spirit crowd
The 2026 Orioles promotional schedule, featuring:
— A Jackson Holliday and Coconut (his dog) bobblehead
— Three Hawaiian shirt days (one for kids)
— Samuel Basallo bobblehead
— Jordan Westburg Star Wars bobblehead
— a floppy hat
— A Jackson Holliday and Coconut (his dog) bobblehead
— Three Hawaiian shirt days (one for kids)
— Samuel Basallo bobblehead
— Jordan Westburg Star Wars bobblehead
— a floppy hat
November 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The 2026 Orioles promotional schedule, featuring:
— A Jackson Holliday and Coconut (his dog) bobblehead
— Three Hawaiian shirt days (one for kids)
— Samuel Basallo bobblehead
— Jordan Westburg Star Wars bobblehead
— a floppy hat
— A Jackson Holliday and Coconut (his dog) bobblehead
— Three Hawaiian shirt days (one for kids)
— Samuel Basallo bobblehead
— Jordan Westburg Star Wars bobblehead
— a floppy hat
Led Dunfermline to their first SPFL Trust Trophy on Football Manager 23. It's what dreams are made of. Unironically very proud
November 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Led Dunfermline to their first SPFL Trust Trophy on Football Manager 23. It's what dreams are made of. Unironically very proud
These two exhibition games will put friends Blake Butera and Craig Albernaz in opposing dugouts as first-time managers immediately. Albernaz had this to say about Butera landing the Nationals job:
November 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
These two exhibition games will put friends Blake Butera and Craig Albernaz in opposing dugouts as first-time managers immediately. Albernaz had this to say about Butera landing the Nationals job:
David Rubenstein on Mike Elias: "Mike was American League executive of the year a few years ago. He knows baseball inside-out. He's shy and doesn't like to promote himself, so we didn't make a big announcement about it, but Mike deserves everything that he has received from the Orioles."
November 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
David Rubenstein on Mike Elias: "Mike was American League executive of the year a few years ago. He knows baseball inside-out. He's shy and doesn't like to promote himself, so we didn't make a big announcement about it, but Mike deserves everything that he has received from the Orioles."
The Camden Yards scoreboard is under construction and the turf is gone from the field
November 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The Camden Yards scoreboard is under construction and the turf is gone from the field
The first family of Baltimore baseball. Craig Albernaz, his wife Genevieve, and children CJ, Norman and Gigi
November 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The first family of Baltimore baseball. Craig Albernaz, his wife Genevieve, and children CJ, Norman and Gigi
Craig Albernaz said his kids are the greatest gift ever. His youngest daughter, 2-year-old Gigi, shouts out: “I love you!”
Craig said, “I love you, too,” then his daughter joins him up here
Craig said, “I love you, too,” then his daughter joins him up here
November 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Craig Albernaz said his kids are the greatest gift ever. His youngest daughter, 2-year-old Gigi, shouts out: “I love you!”
Craig said, “I love you, too,” then his daughter joins him up here
Craig said, “I love you, too,” then his daughter joins him up here
Craig Albernaz, Orioles manager
November 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Craig Albernaz, Orioles manager
Jim Palmer, on Twitter, offers his review of former Orioles pitcher Seranthony Dominguez
October 28, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Jim Palmer, on Twitter, offers his review of former Orioles pitcher Seranthony Dominguez
Construction at Camden Yards:
- The videoboard being taken apart with a new, larger one coming in the future.
- The press box, and seats in front of it, are empty as a premium club nears.
From @brandonweigel.bsky.social:
- The videoboard being taken apart with a new, larger one coming in the future.
- The press box, and seats in front of it, are empty as a premium club nears.
From @brandonweigel.bsky.social:
October 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Construction at Camden Yards:
- The videoboard being taken apart with a new, larger one coming in the future.
- The press box, and seats in front of it, are empty as a premium club nears.
From @brandonweigel.bsky.social:
- The videoboard being taken apart with a new, larger one coming in the future.
- The press box, and seats in front of it, are empty as a premium club nears.
From @brandonweigel.bsky.social:
Sometimes the walk becomes a photo shoot
October 25, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Sometimes the walk becomes a photo shoot
On Twitter, the Frederick Keys announced their new branding as they return to affiliate ball for the Orioles
October 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
On Twitter, the Frederick Keys announced their new branding as they return to affiliate ball for the Orioles
Rogers Centre is understandably rocking
October 20, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Rogers Centre is understandably rocking
Happened to be in Toronto. There’s a big game tonight
October 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Happened to be in Toronto. There’s a big game tonight
Offseason (real) football fanatic checking in, in Toronto this time
October 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Offseason (real) football fanatic checking in, in Toronto this time
