Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Role players can push a team over the top, but the Orioles need players like Corbin Burnes, Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman to lead the charge. The MLB season is a grind. Players navigate highs, lows and injuries over the course of 162 games. The best of the best experience struggles, and the unlikeliest of candidates can catch fire. … [Read more...] about The Orioles will go as far as their stars take them this fall
Orioles minor league recap 9/9: Goodrum drives in five for Norfolk, Aberdeen and Delmarva’s seasons end
Niko Goodrum, currently of Triple-A Norfolk, shown here as a member of the Angels, is going off lately. | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images The IronBirds’ new additions went off in Aberdeen’s last game of the season, including Vance Honeycutt, whose RBI single scored three. Triple-A: Charlotte Knights (CWS) 9, Norfolk Tides 7 This was a close one. Tied 7-7 in the eighth inning, … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 9/9: Goodrum drives in five for Norfolk, Aberdeen and Delmarva’s seasons end
In flawed AL, the Orioles only need a little bit more from their struggling offense
Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images The O’s offense has been flailing, and the organization doesn’t have any answers. But that doesn’t mean their playoff chances are sunk. Sunday was yet another example of what has become a familiar sight for these Orioles. They lost 2-0 to a seemingly inferior Rays team because their offense just could not get going. While not the only … [Read more...] about In flawed AL, the Orioles only need a little bit more from their struggling offense
Orioles-Red Sox series preview: Limping up to Boston
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images After a disappointing weekend at the plate, the Orioles continue their quest for an AL East crown with three more games against a division foe. The Orioles have an opportunity to win the AL East for the second consecutive season. To accomplish the feat, the O’s need to take care of business against other division opponents. After … [Read more...] about Orioles-Red Sox series preview: Limping up to Boston
Monday night Orioles game thread: at Red Sox, 7:10 ET
Colton Cowser taking a drink from the hydration station after his first big-league home run, hit earlier this season, on April 11 at Fenway Park. | Eric Canha-Imagn Images The Orioles offense went missing over the weekend against Tampa Bay, but hopefully it’s found its way to Fenway Park for a series against the Red Sox. “Limping up to Boston,” indeed. After a … [Read more...] about Monday night Orioles game thread: at Red Sox, 7:10 ET