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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 4h

I mean, I understand skepticism, but let’s use our head. When that stadium would otherwise sit empty, let’s conservatively estimate 20k people descend on Balt for a game. BWI gets business. Bars get business. Hotels. For one or two days, in the winter, OPaCY is a destination. And it looks cool

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 4h

Pretty sure the Orioles re-sod the field every offseason. May as well have a last hoorah for the grass

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 4h

This is only a practice, but if the dimensions work out, I could see in the future there being a college football bowl game at Camden Yards. And what a terrific venue that would be for a game

Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · 1d

The L.A. Rams play in Baltimore against the Ravens on Sunday and then in London, England the following week. Rather than return to the West Coast, they'll remain in Baltimore — practicing at Oriole Park.

www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...

The L.A. Rams will practice at Oriole Park before NFL game in London

Rather than flying back to the West Coast after their game in Baltimore, the Rams will stick around, practicing at Oriole Park, before a trip across the pond.

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 7h

In plate appearances that reach a 3-0 count and beyond, the Orioles had the highest strikeout rate in baseball, 13.4%. www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...

5 numbers that demonstrate the Orioles’ offensive woes

Adley Rutschman, Colton Cowser, Jackson Holliday and Gunnar Henderson underperformed to various deagrees.

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 7h

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Five statistics that demonstrate the Orioles’ offensive woes:

www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...

5 numbers that demonstrate the Orioles’ offensive woes

Adley Rutschman, Colton Cowser, Jackson Holliday and Gunnar Henderson underperformed to various deagrees.

www.thebanner.com

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 21h

Anthony Santander, coming through in the postseason

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Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · 1d

The L.A. Rams play in Baltimore against the Ravens on Sunday and then in London, England the following week. Rather than return to the West Coast, they'll remain in Baltimore — practicing at Oriole Park.

www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...

The L.A. Rams will practice at Oriole Park before NFL game in London

Rather than flying back to the West Coast after their game in Baltimore, the Rams will stick around, practicing at Oriole Park, before a trip across the pond.

www.thebanner.com

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 1d

The MiLB transaction log shows that infielder Emmanuel Rivera and catcher David Bañuelos elected free agency Monday from the Orioles.

Rivera played 43 games this year in Baltimore and hit .250. Bañuelos was often a taxi squad catcher

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 1d

In two days, my dad would’ve turned 67. He loved the Brewers, and he’s a large reason why I love baseball. He would’ve really enjoyed the show tonight www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...

A trip to Miller Park connects a lifetime of memories for Banner writer's ailing father

Greg Kostka, the father of Banner Orioles reporter Andy, has metastatic prostate cancer. He was able to join both of his sons and his father in Milwaukee when the Orioles played there this week.

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 1d

The 97 mph slider mixed in later was a nice touch

Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 1d

DEAR MOTHER OF GOD

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 1d

What a story Andrew Vaughn is. Good for that guy

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 1d

This division series schedule makes no sense to me. Why have a day off for National League teams between game one and two, just to have another day off for travel? Why did American League teams not get that benefit and played two in a row? Why start Mil/Chi at 9 pm ET?

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 2d

😂 deal

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 2d

The Orioles agreed to a minor league deal with José Barrero, the team announces.

The 27-year-old was with Triple-A Norfolk briefly this season, playing 53 games with a .190 average. He plays infield and outfield

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 2d

That’s Tuesday’s assignment 🫡

Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 2d

I’m just trying to keep you busy

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 2d

More manager options! www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...

3 more Orioles managerial options, including an infield guru and ex-manager of the year

Last week, The Baltimore Banner named eight possible candidates for the Orioles’ manager position. This is a supplemental addition.

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 3d

Eduard Bazardo is even better of a pull www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...

Armed with 3 new pitches, Eduard Bazardo vies for bullpen job

“We love his stuff,” manager Brandon Hyde said. ”He’s got off-the-charts stuff. It’s about throwing strikes.”

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 3d

idk man

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 3d

An Orioles fans' guide to watching former Orioles players this October

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 3d

me, at 53:30: "Being optimistic is always a good thing, but healthy skepticism, and realizing that not everything they say is entirely true, and that they need to put their money where their mouth is, ultimately, is something Baltimore fans would tell Tampa Bay fans, and I think it's correct."

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 3d

Me, at 42:30: "It is going to feel like a glorious moment at the very beginning. There will be trials and tribulations along the way. And the ultimate test of an owner is how do they respond when the going gets tough?..."

"How aggressive are they going to be to win a World Series?"

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 3d

At the 37-minute mark, I discuss Orioles ownership on this Rays podcast, as the Rays are embarking on their own ownership transition. I think it was somewhat interesting: open.spotify.com/episode/5stw...

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 3d

I say this because I wonder if teams are discovering how to better take advantage of the time off, ensuring they're prepared and not rusty

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 3d

There's so much time left in the postseason, and this is a too-early-to-call observation. HOWEVER, teams with byes this season partook in scrimmages in the interim days to see live pitching and full crowds.

The Orioles in 2023 did not do that, as I recall. It was a less-serious workout.

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