The Astros look like a much better team than the Orioles through two games of this three-game series. | Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images The Astros being a tough opponent doesn’t make the last couple of losses any easier to take Hello, friends. It is, of course, absurd to believe in such things as curses in baseball. We all know better than that. Yet even knowing this, … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: Hoping for a quick end to the sudden Orioles swoon
Archives for August 2023
Orioles minor league recap 8/10: Top picks Bradfield and Horvath debut for Delmarva
Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports Bowie were the lone winners on a night highlighted by rehab appearances and notable debuts. Triple-A: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Marlins) 3, Norfolk Tides 2 Chayce McDermott had yet another impressive start for Norfolk. Over five innings he allowed just one run on two hits, no walks, and six strikeouts. He owns a 1.88 ERA over 24 total … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 8/10: Top picks Bradfield and Horvath debut for Delmarva
What Ryan Mountcastle is doing right these days
Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Plenty, but mostly he’s figured out how to lay off low offspeed pitches and crush pitches in the zone. Easy to say, hard to do. Look!! It’s another Ryan Mountcastle appreciation post! No surprise that Mountcastle has been attracting lots of notice lately…. I mean, where is he going to hide, in his purple velour jumpsuit and with his .403 … [Read more...] about What Ryan Mountcastle is doing right these days
Orioles Game #115 Game Thread: vs. Astros, 12:35
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The “haven’t been swept” streak is in danger heading into Thursday afternoon’s finale against the Astros The haven’t been swept streak is in danger today. The Orioles have had this happen six previous times this season, series where they lost the first two games and managed to win the third to avert the sweep. To keep it rolling, they must … [Read more...] about Orioles Game #115 Game Thread: vs. Astros, 12:35
The streak lives! Orioles hold off late Astros rallies to dodge sweep with 5-4 win
Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images The Orioles don’t believe in ever letting you relax, but they do still believe in avoiding sweeps Two days ago, the Orioles lost a game after All-Star closer Félix Bautista came in to protect a multi-run lead and gave up a grand slam. On Thursday afternoon, Bautista was in to protect a multi-run lead again and again he ended up with Tucker … [Read more...] about The streak lives! Orioles hold off late Astros rallies to dodge sweep with 5-4 win