Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Depth and injury concerns leave the Ravens’ secondary vulnerable In recent years, the Baltimore Ravens’ secondary has undergone significant changes, transforming from a mediocre unit to one of the league’s best. Led by the dynamic cornerback duo of Marlon Humphrey and Marcus Peters, the Ravens’ secondary rose to … [Read more...] about Is the Ravens secondary good enough to hold up in the AFC?
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Tuesday Bird Droppings: Adley put on a show despite early exit
Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports The O’s backstop did us proud in the Derby, and now it’s time for the main event. Good morning, Birdland! Well, he only lasted one round, but it was a really fun round. Adley Rutschman blasted 20 home runs from the left side of the plate, and then parked seven more from the right side in extra time. Ultimately, it wasn’t enough to beat out … [Read more...] about Tuesday Bird Droppings: Adley put on a show despite early exit
One way each Orioles starter can succeed in second half
Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports The often unheralded group of Orioles starters were pretty decent in the first half. However, each has a way to improve heading into the second half of the season. The Orioles finished off the first half of the season on a five game winning streak. The offense—after falling largely dormant toward the end of June—woke up in a big way as … [Read more...] about One way each Orioles starter can succeed in second half
Celebrate Adley’s switch-hitting Home Run Derby flex with this new shirt
In this year’s All-Star Home Run Derby held in Seattle, the only one of the eight competitors to bat left-handed was Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman. Just for fun during his bonus time, the switch-hitting Rutschman turned around and batted right-handed, totaling 27 home runs, third among the competitors in the first round. He was up against one of the two above him, but what a … [Read more...] about Celebrate Adley’s switch-hitting Home Run Derby flex with this new shirt
2023 All-Star Game Open Thread
The four Orioles All-Stars during the Home Run Derby last night. | Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images This is the first year since 2016 with multiple Orioles on the roster For Orioles fans, there hasn’t been a whole lot worth getting excited about with baseball’s midseason classic for several years, with the team having its one obligatory All-Star and that’s been it … [Read more...] about 2023 All-Star Game Open Thread