Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles ORIOLES POSTCAST: Baltimore Orioles CONFOUNDED at plate by Minnesota Twins
Mar 28, 2026
A fiery game recap of a 4-1 loss and a shocking 16 strikeouts at the plate. A take on roster construction arguing a power-heavy approach may boost strikeouts. Analysis of a starter’s uneven debut and a game-changing homer. Praise for a perfect two-inning MLB debut from a newcomer. A preview of the upcoming rubber match and discussion of a new five-year extension.
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Roster Built For Power Faces Contact Era Problem
- The Orioles' roster emphasizes power and OBP but may be outdated for today's contact-focused game.
- Luke Slabaugh argues the team built for a 10-year-old model suffers as MLB shifts toward contact and fewer swings-and-misses.
April Amplifies Strikeout Vulnerability
- Early-season conditions and the O's swing-and-miss approach magnify strikeout problems in April.
- Slabaugh highlights 16 strikeouts in this game and 24 in two games, tying to last year's franchise high 24.2% K rate.
Early Patience Versus Taj Bradley
- The Orioles still worked counts and drew walks despite the loss, showing patience at times.
- Slabaugh recounts the first inning where they forced Taj Bradley to throw 33 pitches with bases loaded yet produced little.