# Maximizing Playoff Odds - A Baltimore Orioles Newsletter Jon Meoli provides insight, analysis, and reporting on what could help the Orioles’ rebuild succeed. Page: Feed: --- ## [Some news from Maximizing Playoff Odds ahead of the coming Orioles season](https://jonmeoli.substack.com/p/some-news-from-maximizing-playoff) _2023-03-27 · Jon Meoli_ This newsletter has been a source of joy, a point of pride, and an outlet to tell the stories I wanted to read. Now, my work moves to the Baltimore Banner. ## [Orioles prospect Max Wagner using highs of 2022 breakout to propel preparation for first full season](https://jonmeoli.substack.com/p/orioles-prospect-max-wagner-using) _2023-03-24 · Jon Meoli_ Wagner's 27-homer season at Clemson was a surprise, and isn't far from his mind as he looks to learn from a cameo at Aberdeen when the minor league season starts next month. ## [The Orioles' approach to fortifying their bullpen might ultimately define their season](https://jonmeoli.substack.com/p/the-orioles-approach-to-fortifying) _2023-03-23 · Jon Meoli_ Nothing undermines a good team like a bad bullpen. That makes the Orioles' early-season relief plans all the more important. ## [The Orioles still have plenty of slugger lottery tickets in camp. What are they doing to help these players improve?](https://jonmeoli.substack.com/p/the-orioles-still-have-plenty-of) _2023-03-20 · Jon Meoli_ For a hitting program looking to make its mark in the majors, unlocking the power potential in their group of camp sluggers would be a coup for them and the organization. ## [Inside the tweak in Austin Hays' swing he and the Orioles believe will unlock more consistent power](https://jonmeoli.substack.com/p/inside-the-tweak-in-austin-hays-swing) _2023-03-17 · Jon Meoli_ Hays' opposite-field blast last week against Pittsburgh showed his reworked swing with a right-center bias is paying off. ## [How a stronger, determined Hudson Haskin made an impact in his Orioles spring debut](https://jonmeoli.substack.com/p/how-a-stronger-determined-hudson) _2023-03-14 · Jon Meoli_ With a home run in his first game over from minor league camp, the Orioles outfield prospect gave a reminder that he's not to be forgotten ## [Grayson Rodriguez's spring speed bump was probably just that. But it could it be occasion for the Orioles to knock his roster plans off course.](https://jonmeoli.substack.com/p/grayson-rodriguezs-spring-speed-bump) _2023-03-13 · Jon Meoli_ The Orioles' top pitching prospect would have been well-served not to give the team any reason to question his place on the Opening Day roster, because they'll take it. ## [Can the unluckiest hitters in recent history tell us anything about Ryan Mountcastle's bounce-back potential?](https://jonmeoli.substack.com/p/can-the-unluckiest-hitters-in-recent) _2023-03-09 · Jon Meoli_ The Orioles' first baseman underperformed his expected statistics drastically in 2022. Does he have anything in common with those whose misfortune doesn't go away? ## [How the Orioles' season might end up like their first spring game on MASN](https://jonmeoli.substack.com/p/how-the-orioles-season-might-end) _2023-03-07 · Jon Meoli_ From an unremarkable beginning to the excitement of seeing more prospects succeed, Monday's Orioles spring training game might track the same way their 2023 season dose. ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fl3kMkP9zlef) _2023-03-07 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [The day Orioles pitching prospects Grayson Rodriguez and DL Hall rotation paths officially split](https://jonmeoli.substack.com/p/the-day-orioles-pitching-prospects) _2023-03-03 · Jon Meoli_ Rodriguez had a clean first spring start. Hall's future was put into question. What does that mean going forward?