Austin Hays and Anthony Santander celebrate after scoring in the second inning. | Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Fresh off the IL, Jorge Mateo chipped in a three-run bomb. Austin Hays had three hits. These days, it’s in very bad taste for the Orioles to play the “underdog card,” even against the 2021 World Champion Atlanta Braves. Especially because the ’24 Braves, as … [Read more...] about Orioles attack Max Fried early, shut out Braves, 4-0
Monday Bird Droppings: The Orioles have put a hurting on the Rays
Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images After three decisive victories to start the series, the O’s are a win away from their first ever four-game sweep in Tampa Bay. Good morning, Camden Chatters. Remember just last year, when the Orioles and Rays were the two undisputed behemoths of the AL East, jockeying back and forth for the division lead all season long? Well, … [Read more...] about Monday Bird Droppings: The Orioles have put a hurting on the Rays
Orioles minor league recap 6/10: Horvath homers, steals three bases for Aberdeen
One-time Tar Heel Mac Horvath had a huge day for Aberdeen, homering and stealing three bases. | Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images Norfolk couldn’t overcome a bad Julio Teheran start, but all the other affiliates won. Triple-A: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (NYY) 12, Norfolk Tides 11 (F/10) For the second consecutive game, the Tides’ bullpen couldn’t hold the line, … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 6/10: Horvath homers, steals three bases for Aberdeen
Cedric Mullins isn’t good enough right now, and the Orioles need to figure it out
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images The Orioles centerfield is hugely important to this team’s outlook. But his current production isn’t something they can wave away. Coming into the season, there was an argument to be made for Cedric Mullins as one MLB’s top center fielders. He had three straight seasons of above-average offense (137 OPS+ in 2021, 107 OPS+ in ‘22, and 101 … [Read more...] about Cedric Mullins isn’t good enough right now, and the Orioles need to figure it out
Monday night Orioles game thread: at Rays, 6:50
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Why are the Orioles playing so late on a getaway day? So they could sweep in. What a day in Orioles history this has a chance to be. Whether you like it or not, this is the final game before the team debuts their new jersey patch on field. What will this momentous patch be, you ask. Are the Orioles honoring a former player? Perhaps … [Read more...] about Monday night Orioles game thread: at Rays, 6:50