Joseph Ralphburg

Current @orioles reporter for The Baltimore Riser. DE Native... MD resident... Happy. Married. Baltimore Sports Writer of 32 years. Former member of BATB.

[Joseph Ralphburg @JRalph410]

Vance Honeycutt. That's the tweet. 4 homers in 4 spring training at bats. Potentially nearing a record? #orioles cut into the Astro 4-2 lead. #TheRiser

[Joseph Ralphburg @JRalph410]

2024 first round pick Vance Honeycutt with his second homer of the spring. Great swing and Honeycutt looks primed for a big yr. #orioles

[Joseph Ralphburg @JRalph410]

Good afternoon from Sarasota. The #orioles and #rays square off in about an hour. Trevor Rogers looks to continue his dominate spring against righty Brody Hopkins. Today is dollar dog day at Ed Smith so to all of #Birdland in attendance here today make sure to put some dogs down!

[Joseph Ralphburg @JRalph410]

Good afternoon from Sarasota. The #orioles and #rays square off in about an hour. Trevor Rogers looks to continue his dominate spring against righty Brody Hopkins. Today is dollar dog day at Ed Smith so to all of #Birdland in attendance here today make sure to put some dogs down!

[Joseph Ralphburg @JRalph410]

Pete Alonso with absolute tank over the LF wall for his first #orioles home run. Alonso was seen jawing at the #yankees dugout after touching 3B. He will fit right in. O's lead 2-0 in the 6th. #Birdland

[Joseph Ralphburg @JRalph410]

The first #orioles lineup of 2026. Fans today at Ed Smith will get the first look of their newest superstar, Pistol Pete Alonso. First pitch at 1:05. #TheRiser #Birdland

[Joseph Ralphburg @JRalph410]

Happy Gameday #Birdland. We kick off 2026 today at Ed Smith Stadium against the #yankees. Can't wait to see all the orange in the stands. #orioles

[Joseph Ralphburg @JRalph410]

The #orioles are actively listening to offers for 3B Coby Mayo. The #pirates and #marlins have been the most aggressive so far however the #dodgers and #tigers have checked on the asking price. No deal is imminent, but the Pirates are considered the favorites if Mayo is moved.

[Joseph Ralphburg @JRalph410]

Jackson Holliday broke a bone in his hand and will require surgery. Some reason for the Blaze Alexander addition. #orioles 2B is will miss Opening Day.

[Baltimore Orioles @Orioles]

We have invited the following 30 non-roster players to Major League Spring Training in Sarasota:

[Joseph Ralphburg @JRalph410]

Pete Alonso is coming to Baltimore folks. 5 year, $155 million. The #orioles finally make a splash. #Birdland #TheRiser

[Joseph Ralphburg @JRalph410]

#orioles trade RHP Grayson Rodriguez to the #Angels in exchange for OF Taylor Ward. Rodriguez had his 2025 season cut short due to injuries and the O's electing to move on. Talks began about 2 weeks ago, stalled, and then a deal was made this evening #Birdland #TheRiser

[Joseph Ralphburg @JRalph410]

When I asked David Rubinstein what Mike Elias has done to earn his promotion after last years disastrous season, he said "Mike was the executive of the year just a couple years ago. He has a good idea of what's going on around here." #orioles #TheRiser

[Joseph Ralphburg @JRalph410]

New #orioles manager Craig Albernaz says GM Mike Elias asked him for input regarding Dietrich Enns potentially staying with the team. He stated "My slime Enns isn't leaving this city and that's on everything cuh". Not sure what that means but Enns received a contract yesterday.

[Joseph Ralphburg @JRalph410]

#orioles have just named Guardians assistant manager Craig Albernaz as their new manager. Albernaz, 42, will take over for interim manager Tony Mansolino. Mansolino stated that he would consider coming back to O's in a lesser role. #TheRiser

[Joseph Ralphburg @JRalph410]

Some #orioles managerial buzz. #TheRiser

[Andy Martino @martinonyc]

The Orioles have interviewed Yankees 3B coach and former Mets manager Luis Rojas for their managerial opening, league sources say. If he does not get a managerial job, the Yankees will want him back. Highly valued coach.

[Baltimore Orioles @Orioles]

Your support means the world to us, Birdland 🧡

[Joseph Ralphburg @JRalph410]

#Dodgers Yoshinobu Yamamoto is 3 outs away from a no hitter. Will have to retire Alex Jackson, Coby Mayo, and Jackson Holliday. #orioles are on the ropes.

[Joseph Ralphburg @JRalph410]

Pregame festivities and alumni cornhole tournament will begin at 6:40 pm. #orioles

[Joseph Ralphburg @JRalph410]

Fans are encouraged to be in their seats at 6:25 pm on Saturday for the pregame ceremony and celebration of Carl Ripken Jr. and the 30th Anniversary of 2131. #orioles #Birdland #TheRiser

[Joseph Ralphburg @JRalph410]

Fans are encouraged to be in their seats at 6:25 pm on Saturday for the pregame ceremony and celebration of Carl Ripken Jr. and the 30th Anniversary of 2131. #orioles #Birdland #TheRiser

[Joseph Ralphburg @JRalph410]

Red Sox take all 4 in Baltimore. Big trip to the West Coast this weekend. #orioles