Matt Krohn-Imagn Images A grand slam allowed in the ninth inning turned a close game into more of a blowout. The first game that doesn’t count is out of the way. It’s a good thing for the Orioles that the Grapefruit League results and stats don’t count for anything, because they dropped the opener to the Pirates, 10-5. Even more than most spring training games, this was … [Read more...] about Orioles drop spring training opener to Pirates, 10-5
Sunday Bird Droppings: The Orioles lost, but at least it didn’t count
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images The Orioles have another exhibition (not televised locally) today. Nothing counts for 32 days. Hello, friends. There are now 32 days remaining until Orioles Opening Day. As of yesterday, the Grapefruit League has begun for the O’s. They played the Pirates in their first exhibition game, dropping a 10-5 contest. It was close until the … [Read more...] about Sunday Bird Droppings: The Orioles lost, but at least it didn’t count
Saturday Bird Droppings: Let’s play some baseball!
Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images The spring opener, Sugano throws a live bullpen, and Holliday is getting ready. Good Morning Birdland! It’s Opening Day!...in the Grapefruit League. Look, these games do not come with the stakes or the structure of a regular season game, but they sure do beat scrolling social media looking for a 30-second clip of … [Read more...] about Saturday Bird Droppings: Let’s play some baseball!
SB Nation Reacts: Orioles fans expecting another second place AL East finish
Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images Yankees and Red Sox fans are also feeling optimistic as the season begins. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Baltimore Orioles fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s … [Read more...] about SB Nation Reacts: Orioles fans expecting another second place AL East finish
What past Japanese pitcher moves to MLB can tell us about Tomoyuki Sugano’s outlook
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images He doesn’t have the ceiling of a Yamamoto, but he may have the craftiness of an Iwakuma. All aboard the Tomoyuki Sugano hype train! (I won’t lie: I’ve only seen 47 seconds of this man throwing a bullpen session, and I’ve already bought my ticket.) And why not? Backup catcher Gary Sánchez, who caught the Japanese righthander in a … [Read more...] about What past Japanese pitcher moves to MLB can tell us about Tomoyuki Sugano’s outlook




