Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The fourth-year pro went from a dark horse to a clear front runner as he regained his confidence and starting status. The winner of the Baltimore Ravens starting left guard battle for the past two seasons has been decided by two factors: consistency and seizing the opportunity when it presented itself. Following in the same path as … [Read more...] about John Simpson seized the Ravens starting left guard job by keeping it simple and being a competitor
Archives for August 2023
Zay Flowers, Trenton Simpson rap at Ravens’ team dinner
Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers is filmed rapping “No Flockin” by Kodak Black during team dinner. | Lamar Jackson’s instagram, @new_era8 The team had some fun after the conclusion of training camp Throughout the years there have been talks of rookie “hazing,” featuring rookie Ravens having to sing in front of their teammates. They’re not alone in this … [Read more...] about Zay Flowers, Trenton Simpson rap at Ravens’ team dinner
Wednesday afternoon Orioles game thread: vs White Sox, 1:05
Dylan Cease, who kind of looks like Freddie Mercury and hasn’t been himself this year, facing the O’s on April 16. | David Banks-USA TODAY Sports A sweep of Chicago would be nice, since the AL playoff race remains tight. Did YOU know that only 0.08 runs separate the 2023 ERA’s of Kyle Gibson and Dylan Cease? And that both Cease and Gibson have a FIP (an ERA correcting … [Read more...] about Wednesday afternoon Orioles game thread: vs White Sox, 1:05
O’s drop the series finale as Kyle Gibson allows seven to the White Sox, 10-5
Much too much of this today. | Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images It turns out that even Chicago’s offense can hit breaking balls left up in the zone. Pitching and defense win championships….and then there’s whatever happened in Camden Yards on Wednesday afternoon. Looking for a series sweep—and spotted four quick runs by his offense, Kyle Gibson gave up seven runs in 4 … [Read more...] about O’s drop the series finale as Kyle Gibson allows seven to the White Sox, 10-5
Thursday Bird Droppings: The Orioles head west with an annoying loss stuck in our minds
Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images The Orioles lost a game of their AL East lead yesterday when the Rays beat the Marlins. Hello, friends. The worst thing about a loss like the Orioles suffered on Wednesday afternoon is that it’s going to linger with us for a while. Today’s off day while the team travels to the west coast for the start of its three-city road trip means … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: The Orioles head west with an annoying loss stuck in our minds