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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 1d

I had this game on mute and feel I’ve missed some important context as to why they are cutting a turkey in the broadcast booth

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 1d

The tear on which Coby Mayo ended the season propelled him into the offseason.

What comes next depends on multiple factors, including the Orioles’ roster construction.

For now, “They want to see me be a mature big leaguer next year, take that next step.”
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Coby Mayo’s strong finish sent him into the offseason with confidence

Mayo had a .301 batting average and .941 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in September.

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 3d

Dad approved

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 4d

They need emergency beer reserves

Molly Knight @mollyknight.bsky.social · 4d

As someone who sat through a seven hour, 18 inning playoff game, let me tell u that everyone in that stadium is both freezing and starving lol

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 4d

The Bazardo glow-up has been fun to watch

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 4d

Never doubted Jack

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 4d

On Adley Rutschman:

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For Adley Rutschman, getting back to greatness begins with a chat over golf

This is a massive winter ahead for Rutschman, an offseason that must be devoted to resurrecting a career that has been lined by sky-high expectations.

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 5d

Oh no, he threw home

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 5d

The Orioles say right-hander Albert Suárez suffered a mild forearm flexor strain during his last appearance of the season.

He's continuing rehab into the winter and the Orioles expect him to begin a throwing progression in the coming weeks

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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.

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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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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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 · 7d

Anthony Santander, coming through in the postseason

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Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · 7d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

The 97 mph slider mixed in later was a nice touch

Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 8d

DEAR MOTHER OF GOD

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 8d

What a story Andrew Vaughn is. Good for that guy

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 8d

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 · 8d

😂 deal

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 8d

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 · 8d

That’s Tuesday’s assignment 🫡

Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 8d

I’m just trying to keep you busy

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