Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles

6 BOLD Predictions for the Baltimore Orioles 2026 season

Mar 26, 2026
A romp through the Orioles’ Opening Day roster surprises and key bench choices. Bold forecasts about Blaze Alexander, four 30-homer sluggers, and a crowded seven-man rotation. Talk of bullpen turnover and a surprising prediction about catcher WAR totals. Promotional bits about a live show and membership perks pop up too.
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INSIGHT

Orioles Opted For High-Upside Bullpen Arms

  • The Orioles prioritized high-upside bullpen arms over roster flexibility by choosing Yarmil Geraldo and Anthony Nunez for Opening Day.
  • Connor Newcomb notes this reflects Mike Elias' win-now approach, favoring raw stuff despite option status concerns.
ANECDOTE

Jeremiah Jackson Beats Brian Ramos For Bench Spot

  • Jeremiah Jackson won the utility infielder spot over Brian Ramos, surprising Connor Newcomb who expected Ramos for defense.
  • Jackson's MLB versatility and spring hitting earned the roster spot despite Ramos' superior infield defense.
ADVICE

Favor Immediate Bullpen Impact Over Roster Flexibility

  • Keep the highest-upside pitchers in the big-league bullpen rather than stashing them in AAA for roster flexibility.
  • Connor argues Elias chose immediate impact (Nunez/Geraldo) over retaining Coar and Suarez on the 26-man roster.
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