Villa is involved in every aspect of player development, from hitting to pitching to fielding, ensuring each affiliate is following the fundamentals and philosophies of the organization. Some players are only a few years younger than he is.
In Burnes’ rise to prominence in the major leagues, perfection is an ever-elusive target. No pitcher is immune to a missed spot or a run on the board. But Burnes has found a routine that works for him.
Hill isn’t new to ownership. He is a part owner of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, MLS’ Orlando City SC and NWSL’s Orlando Pride. “You want to establish a vision, you want to give resources, and you want to stay out of the way,” he said.
Lucchino served as the Orioles’ president from 1988 to 1993, and his presence atop the organization helped to steer Baltimore away from the concrete bowl stadiums that were fashionable at the time.
Whenever a billionaire asks for taxpayer money to build a new stadium, these economists are the people explaining that, no, it’s not a good use of public funds. But they love sports. Really.
Paul Mancano and Danielle Allentuck discuss what they saw in the Orioles’ opening series, including Corbin Burnes’ mastery and Gunnar Henderson's dominance.
Baltimore’s 13 runs Saturday and 11 runs Thursday mark the first time in franchise history the team has plated more than 10 in each of its first two games of the season, according to MLB.com.
The Norfolk Tides’ lineup will read like a who’s who of Orioles top hitting prospects: Jackson Holliday, Coby Mayo, Heston Kjerstad, Connor Norby and Kyle Stowers