Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports A key series continues, Mr. Angelos goes to Washington, and Bautista is a Cy Young candidate. Good morning, Birdland! The Orioles are back into a virtual tie with the Rays for first place in the AL East after their 3-0 loss on Friday night, but the percentage points still favor our Birds. So, take that, Tampa! Whomever wins today’s matchup … [Read more...] about Saturday Bird Droppings: Back into a tie atop the AL East
Archives for July 2023
Orioles minor league recap 7/22: Joey Ortiz and Daz Cameron homer in Norfolk win
Joey Ortiz didn’t get much of a chance with the Orioles but he is tearing up triple-A | Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images Aberdeen walked off in extra innings while Bowie scored five times in their win. Norfolk Tides 5, Gwinnett Stripers (ATL) 1 - F/7 This was meant to be game one of a doubleheader, which is why it was played in seven innings. But the second game was … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 7/22: Joey Ortiz and Daz Cameron homer in Norfolk win
Saturday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Rays, 4:10
Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles need a win today to stay in first place, but they’ll be facing a pitcher who has always dominated them. The Orioles have held at least a share of first place for three days now — alone at the top for one day, sandwiched between two days tied with the Rays — but a loss in Tampa Bay this afternoon would send them back to second … [Read more...] about Saturday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Rays, 4:10
Orioles reclaim first place with thrilling win over Rays, 6-5
Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports The O’s erupted early against nemesis Shane McClanahan, then blew a five-run lead before Ryan O’Hearn delivered the clutch go-ahead single in the ninth. They sure didn’t make it easy. But the Orioles are back in sole possession of first place. The O’s outlasted the Rays in a chaotic game three of the series, a contest that swung from the … [Read more...] about Orioles reclaim first place with thrilling win over Rays, 6-5
Could This Former First-Round Pick Be on the Move?
The Baltimore Ravens have officially started training camp and one prominent playmaker is already making headlines. Former first-round pick Rashod Bateman did not show up for training camp, and it shouldn’t surprise anyone if this ends up resulting in a trade. It’s safe to say that Rashod Bateman and the Baltimore Ravens aren’t exactly on the best of terms right now. The wide … [Read more...] about Could This Former First-Round Pick Be on the Move?