Question: While I would consider myself a fairly knowledgeable fan, who reads as much about the Birds as I can find, I’m certainly not an expert. My question is what were your concerns going into this season? And with how this season has gone so far are there any issues that surprised you or you didn’t question preseason? From: Ramon Japzon Answer: Ramon, I never imagined the … [Read more...] about Has the Orioles’ play this season surprised you? | MAILBAG
Rutschman, Henderson homers power Orioles to 6th straight win, 4-3 over Mariners
SEATTLE–What happened? When Tony Mansolino became the Orioles’ interim manager on May 17th, he said he hoped the Orioles could get closer to .500 before the All-Star break. Mansolino lost his first four games, and since then, they’re 10-4. On Thursday, the Orioles completed their second consecutive series sweep and ran their winning streak to six games. Adley Rutschman hit a … [Read more...] about Rutschman, Henderson homers power Orioles to 6th straight win, 4-3 over Mariners
Rutschman, Henderson homers power Orioles to 6th straight win, 4-3 over Mariners
SEATTLE–What happened? When Tony Mansolino became the Orioles’ interim manager on May 17th, he said he hoped the Orioles could get closer to .500 before the All-Star break. Mansolino lost his first four games, and since then, they’re 10-4. On Thursday, the Orioles completed their second consecutive series sweep and ran their winning streak to six games. Adley Rutschman hit a … [Read more...] about Rutschman, Henderson homers power Orioles to 6th straight win, 4-3 over Mariners
Hot Orioles looking to be even healthier next week; Weekend in Sacramento
SEATTLE—The Orioles still have 11 players on the injured list. This season, they’ve had 18 on the IL, tied with the Chicago White Sox for second most, trailing only the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 20. Three players — infielder Jordan Westburg, catcher Gary Sánchez and outfielder Ramón Laureano — are in the midst of rehab assignments at Triple-A Norfolk. Another, outfielder, Tyler … [Read more...] about Hot Orioles looking to be even healthier next week; Weekend in Sacramento
Classic Card: Norm Siebern was no longer in the Birds’ nest in 1966
Of all things, the enduring influence of the New York Yankees led to a tall Midwesterner named Norm Siebern playing first base for the Orioles as they became American League contenders in the 1960s. A few years earlier, when Orioles ownership had grown weary of manager/GM Paul Richards spending their money a little too freely, they’d turned to the Yankees, the sport’s … [Read more...] about Classic Card: Norm Siebern was no longer in the Birds’ nest in 1966