Archives for July 2023

Winning is fun. | Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles blew a 5-0 lead yesterday and still won to guarantee at least a series split with the Rays Hello, friends. There continues to be almost no such thing as an easy win for the 2023 Orioles, which has not stopped them from having a better winning percentage than any other American League team. Yesterday was one … [Read more...] about Sunday Bird Droppings: The Orioles take aim at a series win against the Rays

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images The top prospect in baseball had a pair of extra-base hits, while Joey Ortiz was one of three Norfolk Tides to homer in a victory. Triple-A: Gwinnett Stripers (Braves) 2, Norfolk Tides 1 — Game 1 In a makeup of Friday’s rainout, a couple of left-handed starters with ample big league experience — Bruce Zimmermann for the Tides and … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 7/23: Holliday bashes first Double-A homer in Baysox win

Tyler Wells will try to right his ship today | Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images The Orioles are looking for a series win in their biggest series of the year so far. What a series this has been! The two best teams in the American League, going head-to-head for first place in the AL East. It has lived up to its billing so far with three close … [Read more...] about Sunday afternoon Orioles game thread: @ Rays, 1:40 pm

Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles took a four-game set on the road against the Rays as Henderson and O’Hearn homered and the bullpen shut it down. I found myself asking during this game, “Who are these Orioles?” Seeing a team that is never out of it, that never gives up, and that just keeps winning is still so very new to me. I don’t know how to react! … [Read more...] about Orioles beat Rays 5-3 in triumphant series win, take two-game lead in the East