Archives for September 2023

Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images Anthony Santander went yard, Dean Kremer and the pitching staff dominated, and the Orioles are a 100-win team. They’ve done it! The Baltimore Orioles are the 2023 American League East champions, defeating the Boston Red Sox 2-0 on Thursday night in Charm City. The game itself may go down as a footnote compared to all of the context … [Read more...] about Orioles clinch division, AL’s top seed with 2-0 win over Red Sox

Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images 100 wins. They did this thing. The Orioles are the champions of the American League East for the 2023. They will get a bye through the first round of the postseason. They do not have to play a game from October 2-6. They are guaranteed home field advantage for any round of the AL portion of the postseason that they will play in. They did … [Read more...] about The 2023 Baltimore Orioles are officially the champions of the AL East

Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports The O’s are the AL East division champs, and they signed a new 30-year lease to remain at Camden Yards for the long term. Plus, their Triple-A affiliate won a championship. Everything is coming up Orioles! Good morning, Camden Chatters. No, “good” morning doesn’t cover it. Let’s try great morning. Incredible morning. Orioles fans, we just … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: An absolutely perfect night in Birdland

Coby Mayo led the charge in Norfolk’s championship clinching victory. | Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Coby Mayo finished 4-for-4, Jackson Holliday went deep, and the Tides limited Durham to only three hits in a 7-0 victory. Norfolk Tides 7, Durham Bulls (Rays) 0 Did anyone hear the news from last night? No, not THAT news. Nope, not this news either. The Orioles … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 9/29: Top prospects lead Norfolk to IL Championship

Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles are going to the postseason! And some other teams are too, I guess. I have been dutifully documenting various American League teams and their race toward the playoffs for many weeks in this space. The AL West and AL Wild Card still aren’t settled, but right now I’m having trouble caring. Because the Baltimore Orioles are the … [Read more...] about AL Contenders check-in: The Orioles clinch the AL East