Archives for August 2022

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images O’s bats fall quiet again, and two runners get thrown out at the plate in a 3-2 loss to Chicago. If the Orioles proved anything on Thursday afternoon it’s that 3pm starts are not for them. A day after the offense never got going in an afternoon game in Toronto, the Birds bats were once again quieted in an afternoon loss to the Cubs. … [Read more...] about Cubs frustrate Orioles in second straight afternoon game loss

Neither Ryan Mountcastle nor Austin Hays has had many hits to celebrate in the past month or two. | Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images As the O’s desperately try to remain in playoff contention, several of their biggest bats have fizzled down the stretch. Good morning, Camden Chatters. It was a bleak day in Birdland yesterday, as the Orioles suffered a … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: The Orioles’ offense is in a bad way

Colton Cowser (#17) back in his Sam Houston days. And he’s still hitting... | Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images On the mound, Jean Pinto was a standout, whiffing 11 in five innings as Aberdeen pounded the Asheville Tourists. Triple-A: Durham Bulls (Rays) 10, Norfolk Tides 4 Not a stupendous day for the Tides, who collected just five hits and struck out 12 times. Their … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 8/19: Norby and Cowser go deep on a strong day for Bowie

Mike Elias has seen a number of prospects look like they’ve made big strides this season. | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Between the draft, trades, big league promotions, and surprise improvements, there’s been some movement. At the beginning of this season, it seemed like the Orioles were heading for another hopeless year, one where at most you could hope for … [Read more...] about The top Orioles prospects for 2022 (midseason update)

Dean Kremer will look to (hopefully) cap off a series win in Williamsport on Sunday vs. the Red Sox | Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports After two in Baltimore, the O’s and Sawx head to Williamsport with both teams looking to make up ground in their pursuits of a playoff spot. This Sunday, the Orioles take on the Red Sox in the 2022 edition of the MLB Little League … [Read more...] about Orioles-Red Sox series preview: Little League Classic to cap off key series in Wild Card race