Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The Orioles open their series against San Diego as Grayson Rodriguez makes his first home start since the All-Star break. Despite the win in the series finale, the Orioles return to Baltimore coming off a disappointing series in Miami. They’re greeted with a new series against another NL foe, as Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres … [Read more...] about Friday night Orioles game thread: vs. Padres, 7:05pm ET
Profar pummels two HRs, propels Padres to 6-4 win over Orioles
Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports San Diego’s All-Star outfielder played the villain Friday night, with his two-run homer off Craig Kimbrel in the 9th sealing the win for the visitors. Jurickson Profar crushed two HRs and plenty of Orioles fans’ hearts, as the All-Star powered the Padres to a 6-4 win Friday. Profar—the childhood teammate of former Oriole Jonathan … [Read more...] about Profar pummels two HRs, propels Padres to 6-4 win over Orioles
Saturday Bird Droppings: The Orioles still have some holes to fill
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The O’s get some business done, the trade deadline marches closer, and there are still holes to fill. Good Morning, Birdland, Yesterday was interesting. The Orioles swung two trades that, while not overwhelming additions, certainly feel like a push in the right direction. The team wakes up today with a slightly improved bullpen, a … [Read more...] about Saturday Bird Droppings: The Orioles still have some holes to fill
Orioles minor league recap 7/27: MLB offensive struggles infect affiliates
Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images Norfolk scored four runs across a doubleheader, while Bowie and Delmarva were shut out entirely. Triple-A: Jacksonville (Marlins) 4, Norfolk Tides 3 - Game 1 (7 innings) It’s like the Triple-A version of the now-defunct Tungsten Arm O’Doyle joke about the Angels: Coby Mayo homered for the 20th time this season as the … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 7/27: MLB offensive struggles infect affiliates
A Birdland Salute to Austin Hays
Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images He was drafted. He played. He is Birdland. In a past era of the Orioles, when a player who had contributed to multiple fun teams departed in trade or as a free agent, I offered a Birdland Salute. This custom was initially extended to 2012 and 2014 O’s. On the occasion of Austin Hays being traded away, I have … [Read more...] about A Birdland Salute to Austin Hays