Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images After losing both regular season series to Detroit, the O’s could see the Tigers again in the playoffs. We break down three keys to reversing their fortunes against Detroit. Two weeks ago, the idea of the Orioles hosting the Detroit Tigers in a best-of-three series would have seemed like an ideal matchup. The Tigers are … [Read more...] about The keys for the Orioles in a potential playoff rematch with the Tigers
Orioles-Yankees series preview: Trying to delay the inevitable
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The series isn’t what we imagined it would be a few months ago This series between the Orioles and Yankees has been circled on the calendar for a long time as a possible showdown for the division. But while the division isn’t officially decided, it will be soon. The Orioles are six games back of the Yankees with six games to play, … [Read more...] about Orioles-Yankees series preview: Trying to delay the inevitable
Sunday afternoon Orioles game thread: vs. Detroit, 1:35 pm
Boy are we glad to see this guy again! Jordan Westburg is back in the lineup today for the first time since July 31. | Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images It could be an eventful Sunday as the Orioles play their last home regular season game with a chance to clinch a playoff spot. Right on the doorstop of a playoff spot, the Orioles finished just short last night. Rookie … [Read more...] about Sunday afternoon Orioles game thread: vs. Detroit, 1:35 pm
Orioles waste plenty of scoring chances, drop series finale to Tigers, 4-3
The Orioles couldn’t drive runners in, and they lost on Sunday. | Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images It could have been the day the Orioles clinched a playoff spot, but they decided to strike out a lot with runners on base, instead. The Orioles entered Sunday right on the doorstop of the playoffs, with a chance to clinch a Wild Card slot in their final home game of the season. … [Read more...] about Orioles waste plenty of scoring chances, drop series finale to Tigers, 4-3
Monday Bird Droppings: The Orioles just can’t seal the deal
Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The O’s would have clinched a playoff spot if they’d managed to win either Saturday or Sunday. Instead, they’re leaving us hanging until the final week of the season. Good morning, Camden Chatters. If I had told you on the morning of July 9, when the Orioles were 24 games over .500, that they would enter the final … [Read more...] about Monday Bird Droppings: The Orioles just can’t seal the deal