Archives for May 2023

McCann Hugs seem a little more awkward than Adley Hugs. | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The O’s have taken care of business against inferior teams. Now the punishing stretch of the schedule begins. Good morning, Camden Chatters. In case you missed yesterday afternoon’s emotionally draining saga of a baseball game, the Orioles nearly collapsed to a horrific loss but … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: The gauntlet begins for the Orioles

Joey Ortiz was among the Norfolk standouts. | Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images Norfolk, Bowie and Aberdeen all utilized the long ball on their way to victory. Triple-A: Norfolk Tides 5, Durham Bulls (Rays) 4 Lewin Díaz blasted a two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to give the Tides the lead for good. Díaz tied the game at three with an RBI single in … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 5/5: Plenty of homers by plenty of prospects

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports The last time the Orioles went to Atlanta, they were the worst team in baseball. Now they go back looking to make a statement. The Orioles head to Atlanta this weekend for the first time since 2018. The last time the Birds from Baltimore made a visit to Cobb County, Buck Showalter was still the manager, the Braves lineup was anchored by … [Read more...] about Orioles-Braves series preview: Baltimore looks to make a statement against NL’s best

Here we go, Dean. Let’s do this. | Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Here it comes. The first game of the 22-game gauntlet. Are the Orioles up to the task? On Opening Day in Washington, D.C., starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, Max Fried, gave up a run in the second inning to the Nationals. Since then, he has pitched 18.2 more without giving up another. This is, you … [Read more...] about Friday night Orioles game thread: @ Atlanta, 7:20 pm

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images You know what must be done It is Friday night. Despite going up against Atlanta ace Max Fried and his 0.45 ERA, the Orioles offense kicked the stuffing out of him, riding two home runs - including a grand slam - by Anthony Santander as well as a home run by Cedric Mullins to what is for this team a comfortable victory. Dean Kremer … [Read more...] about Friday Night Orioles Victory GIF Party: Orioles chop Braves, 9-4