Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The Orioles try to make it seven wins in a row - and two sweeps in a row - as they face Atlanta this afternoon. On their way to winning 101 games a year ago, the Orioles had two different streaks where they won seven games in a row and another one where they won eight. Racking up some long winning streaks this season would be a nice way to … [Read more...] about Thursday afternoon Orioles game thread: vs. Braves, 1:05
Braves’ hit parade snaps Orioles’ six-game win streak, 6-3
Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports The struggling Atlanta offense busted out for 12 hits, Reynaldo López dominated the O’s bats, and a late Kyle Stowers dinger wasn’t enough. Even the Orioles, apparently, cannot win ’em all. The Birds’ six-game win streak came to an end with a flat performance in the afternoon finale against the Braves, 6-3. New NL ERA leader Reynaldo … [Read more...] about Braves’ hit parade snaps Orioles’ six-game win streak, 6-3
Wednesday Bird Droppings: Showing off elite roster depth
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images A series-opening win, more pitching injuries, and a 2023 draftee gets to Double-A. Good morning, Birdland! Teams that win two-thirds of their games need more than just superstars. Granted, the Orioles have that in Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman. But baseball is a team sport, one in which even the best players fail an awful lot. … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Showing off elite roster depth
Orioles minor league recap 6/12: Affiliates combine for just seven runs on low-scoring night
Alex Pham had himself a nice night for the Baysox. | Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Alex Pham pitched Bowie to a close victory, while the rest of the teams on the Orioles’ farm fell short. Triple-A: Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals) 4, Norfolk Tides 1 There wasn’t a lot to get excited about in this one, unless you’re a Nick Maton superfan. The utility … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 6/12: Affiliates combine for just seven runs on low-scoring night
How could the Orioles possibly take Albert Suárez out of the rotation?
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Albert Suárez is pitching like a guy that wants to remain in the starting rotation long term. It is difficult to fully quantify the value Albert Suárez has provided to the Orioles this season. Suárez arrived in Sarasota having not pitched in the major leagues since 2017, and he joined a Baltimore team that featured its most talented … [Read more...] about How could the Orioles possibly take Albert Suárez out of the rotation?