Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images The deadline acquisition shined in his return to Tampa with seven scoreless innings against the Orioles AL East rival. Mike Elias called Zach Eflin the best starting pitcher moved at this year’s Trade Deadline. Eflin backed up his GM’s words in a big way Friday, leading the Orioles to a 4-1 win against the team that … [Read more...] about Eflin dominates former team in 4-1 win over the Rays
Thursday Bird Droppings: The Orioles are back in first place in the AL East
Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images Winning on Wednesday plus the Yankees splitting a doubleheader gets the O’s tied for first again. Hello, friends. The Orioles! They’re back in first place, so for today at least, things can be more cheerful in Birdland. The combination of the Orioles beating the Blue Jays and the Yankees splitting a doubleheader with the Angels has set … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: The Orioles are back in first place in the AL East
Orioles minor league recap 8/8: Basallo collects four hits in Bowie win
Samuel Basallo appears in the Futures Game during the All-Star break. July, 2024 | Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images Alex Pham turned in another nice start for the Baysox, Enrique Bradfield Jr. swiped two more bases with Aberdeen, and the Tides were rained out in Norfolk. Triple-A: Norfolk Tides vs. Durham Bulls (Rays) - Postponed/Rain This game was rained out … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 8/8: Basallo collects four hits in Bowie win
How Jackson Holliday has turned it around
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The 20-year-old is a completely different hitter since his second call-up, crushing fastballs and posting top hard-hit rates. He’s hotter than the pepper sprout! (Ask Johnny Cash, or Ben McDonald, who said it the other day from the MASN booth.) Before elaborating further, let’s just drop this here: The swing, the bat speed, the power. … [Read more...] about How Jackson Holliday has turned it around
Thursday night Orioles game thread: at Blue Jays, 7:07
Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images After a much-needed comeback victory last night, the O’s aim for a series win in Toronto. Even if it doesn’t feel like the Orioles have been playing first-place caliber baseball of late, they once again have a chance to take sole possession of the AL East lead tonight. After slipping into second place on Tuesday, the Birds evened … [Read more...] about Thursday night Orioles game thread: at Blue Jays, 7:07