While he’s been good, Kevin Gausman hasn’t quite been as great as we’d all expected here over his last handful of starts. Fangraph’s Scott Spratt examines why this might be. Hint: Throw strike 1, kid. LINK
Ryan Sullivan of NatsGM.com goes to a lot of local minor league games. He gives us his list of Top 12 O’s prospects in 2014. LINK
60th Anniversary Celebration a Huge Hit
Sure, it’s been almost a week since the Birds’ 60th Anniversary Celebration at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, but we’re sure to be talking about it for years to come, so why complain about this link being a bit late? Jake English of Bird’s Eye View was there, and he tries to put his experience into words. LINK
Does Defense Win Championships?
We love defense here in Baltimore, and we know that Buck Showalter is right there with us. But can a great defensive team ride their gloves to a trophy? Baltimore Sports and Life’s Patrick Dougherty takes a look. LINK
Section 336’s Matt Sroka sees Birdland going through the first stage of grief at the moment, after Manny Machado hit the 15-day DL: Denial. LINK
