Ben Schneider

Ben Schneider has been a contributor for Birds Watcher since January 2020 and co-expert since July 2022. He graduated from McGill University with a degree in English Literature.

Jul 23, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde (18) talks with General manager Mike Elias (left) during batting practice prior to a game between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-USA TODAY Sports

Who Might the Orioles Take in the 2022 Rule 5 Draft?

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Sep 27, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) jumps over Baltimore Orioles second baseman Rougned Odor (12) during the ninth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles: The Case for Signing Xander Bogaerts

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Oct 4, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) bats during the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Orioles Fan Trade Proposal: Backing Up the Truck for Ohtani

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Sep 14, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Ramon Urias (29) celebrates with shortstop Jorge Mateo (3) after scoring a run against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

Orioles Fans, We Want To Hear Your Offseason Trade Ideas

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Sep 3, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Cionel Perez (58) pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brent Skeen-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles 2022 Report Card: Cionel Perez

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SARASOTA, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Grayson Rodriguez #85 of the Baltimore Orioles poses for a portrait during Photo Day at Ed Smith Stadium on March 17, 2022 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Orioles Add Five to 40-Man Roster as Rule 5 Protection

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Jun 27, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo-home run against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles: Adley Rutschman Finishes Second in ROTY Voting

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Oct 1, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) is forced our at second base by Baltimore Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson (2) in the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Orioles Opposition Offseason Plans: New York Yankees

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Jul 27, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias reacts on the field before the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Orioles Offseason News, Rumors, 2023 Payroll, and More

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Nov 5, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) talks with the media in the locker room after the Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in game six winning the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Orioles Offseason Acquisition Targets: World Series

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Jun 17, 2019; Omaha, NE, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks outfielder Heston Kjerstad (18) greets coach Nate Thompson after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the 2019 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Two Orioles to Compete in AFL Fall Stars Game, One in Derby

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Sep 7, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Ramon Urias (29) throws the ball for an out in the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles: Ramon Urias Wins Gold Glove Award

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Sep 23, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer (64) celebrates with teammates throwing a complete game against the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles: Five Treats from the 2022 Season

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Jun 23, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Adley Rutschman (35) celebrates with right fielder Anthony Santander (25) after hitting a two run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Two Orioles Stars Named 2022 Silver Slugger Finalists

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Oct 19, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell (4) pitches in the fifth inns against the Philadelphia Phillies during game two of the NLCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Orioles Offseason Acquisition Targets: Championship Series

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Oct 19, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning game one of the ALCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Orioles Offseason Acquisition Targets: Division Round

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