Jon Meoli

This is not a dramatic change in philosophy for the Orioles. Whoever they hire will likely want to have hitters control the strike zone.

Reactions to the playoff loss have been extreme. Mike Elias doesn’t need to be.

Plus: Finally, some sense around the Camden Yards renovation.

Plus, what’s next for Trevor Rogers.

Every point of evidence suggests the Orioles are not going to change how they approach and try to win each game. The processes they’re sticking to now were honed long before the team had such high expectations, and are what in many ways helped them earn those expectations.

Plus, what Coby Mayo learned and lamenting a lost friend.

Michael Forret, a 14th-round pick last summer, has seen his velocity increase as a member of the Orioles organization.

At all levels of the Orioles’ farm system below Triple-A, many games will feature a starter and a second, planned pitcher who will pitch bulk innings behind him.

Plus: The Orioles’ draft strategy, Justin Armbruester’s turnaround, and a bad week with runners in scoring position

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