Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images Red-hot Boston has pulled into playoff position while the defending World Series champions are in a bad way. The Orioles, despite their performance against the Cubs the last two nights, are in excellent position to make a return to the playoffs in 2024. With the pre-All Star break schedule coming to a close this weekend, let’s check in … [Read more...] about AL contenders check-in: Red Sox close in on Yanks while Rangers near sell-off mode
Orioles-Cubs series preview: The O’s face another last-place team
The Cubs last came to Baltimore in 2022. | Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images After taking two of three from the AL West-trailing Athletics, the O’s return home to face the NL Central cellar dwellers. As fans of an Orioles team that’s overloaded with good, young talent, we’d like to think the club is primed for multiple trips deep into the postseason … [Read more...] about Orioles-Cubs series preview: The O’s face another last-place team
Tuesday night Orioles game thread: vs. Cubs, 6:35
Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports It’s a first place team vs a last place team. Just six games remain until the All-Star break and the Orioles are in a good position. Three games up on the Yankees in the AL East, on pace for 102 wins, and with the best record in the AL. They are coming off of a 4-2 west coast road trip and facing a last place team, but momentum is the … [Read more...] about Tuesday night Orioles game thread: vs. Cubs, 6:35
Orioles drop sloppy game to Cubs, 9-2
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images This one was ugly start to finish Tonight was a letdown game for sure. The first-place Orioles returned home to face the last-place Cubs and just did not play well on all sides of the ball. Starting pitching? Bad. Defense? Ugh. Offense? Ick. Every team loses games and any one loss isn’t worth getting worked up over. But it really … [Read more...] about Orioles drop sloppy game to Cubs, 9-2
Wednesday Bird Droppings: The Orioles have a fourth All-Star
Welcome to the AL All-Star team, Jordan Westburg. | Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports MLB has atoned for Jordan Westburg’s initial All-Star snub by naming him as an injury replacement for Rafael Devers. Good morning, Camden Chatters. The best team in the American League East will not, in fact, have to settle for just three All-Stars. Jordan Westburg, who was a surprising … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: The Orioles have a fourth All-Star