Kyle Gibson has 12 wins this year despite a 4.97 ERA. | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The Orioles have a chance for an AL East series win, but Kyle Gibson is pitching Before the Orioles even take the field on Thursday night, they already know that they must beat the Blue Jays tonight to keep pace with the Rays in the AL East standings. The Rays completed a sweep … [Read more...] about Orioles Game #127 Game Thread: vs. Blue Jays, 7:05
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Gibson’s eight inning start puts exclamation point on 5-3 Orioles beating of Jays
If you homer onto Eutaw Street, you can stare into the dugout like this too. | Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images Anthony Santander’s ninth career Eutaw Street homer wasn’t too shabby either. The last time the Orioles saw Blue Jays starter Jose Berríos, he no-hit them into the seventh inning and shut them out through 7.2 innings. He was not able to repeat this act even … [Read more...] about Gibson’s eight inning start puts exclamation point on 5-3 Orioles beating of Jays
Friday Bird Droppings: Another series win in the books
Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports The O’s finish the Jays, Coulombe returns, and other bullpen reinforcements. Good morning, Birdland! These Orioles just keep on winning. Their 5-3 defeat of the Blue Jays on Thursday night puts them at 79 victories on the season and still more than a month of the regular season left ahead of them. As someone who grew up during the dark … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: Another series win in the books
Orioles minor league recap 8/25: Kyle Stowers goes deep, Bowie’s rally falls short
Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images Kyle Stowers provided Norfolk’s only offense with a solo home run. Aberdeen legged out a close one with a Luis Valdez homer making the difference. Triple-A: Durham Bulls (Rays) 3, Norfolk Tides 1 Kyle Stowers provided Norfolk’s only offense with a solo home run in the second inning. The blast marked the only extra-base hit for the … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 8/25: Kyle Stowers goes deep, Bowie’s rally falls short
AL contenders check-in: Mariners rise, Blue Jays and Rangers tumble
The Rangers need to watch their backs | Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports The Blue Jays lost their postseason spot and the Rangers are close to losing their division lead It was an exciting week in the American League. None of the division leads changed hands, but there was a shakeup in the Wild Card standings and two division races remain close. The Mariners’ incredible … [Read more...] about AL contenders check-in: Mariners rise, Blue Jays and Rangers tumble