Archives for May 2022

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images How will the Orioles balance the rookie’s presence with Ryan Mountcastle, Trey Mancini and a trio of talented outfielders? It was easy to shrug off as a trivial excuse. Adley Rutschman appeared ready for the major leagues, and the Orioles certainly had room for him, but the organization kept him at Norfolk for a second week. As fans … [Read more...] about Examining the Orioles’ lineup with Rutschman at DH

Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images A new Orioles ad campaign says simply: “He’s here.” Over the offseason, Camden Chat published an article about each member of the Orioles 40-man roster. During the 2022 season, we will update on new arrivals after they make it to the roster. How he arrived: Drafted by the Orioles with #1 overall pick in 2019 … [Read more...] about Know Your Orioles 40-man: Adley Rutschman

Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images Tyler Wells is on the bump for the rubber match in the Bronx. Last night was weird. There were extra innings. The Orioles didn’t have a ton of available arms in the bullpen. The top of the lineup had a terrible game. Tonight will be different, or at least that’s what I tell myself as an Orioles fan that has dealt with … [Read more...] about Wednesday night Orioles game thread: at Yankees, 7:05

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The pitching staff did its job, and the offense created opportunities, but they failed to cash in. Although it certainly looked like one of the best lineups the Orioles had put out all season, it didn’t perform that way. Ultimately, a lack of pop from the lineup was the reason the O’s lost 2-0 to the Yankees on Wednesday night, dropping … [Read more...] about Orioles offense lacks pop in 2-0 rubber match loss to Yankees