Gunnar wears #2, but he’s #1 on the bWAR leaderboard. | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The Orioles shortstop is still in contention for the Rookie of the Year -> MVP the next year progression Roughly one month ago, I surveyed the field of the top contenders for the AL’s Most Valuable Player award for this season based on their performance up to that point. … [Read more...] about Gunnar Henderson is the best player in the AL so far
Tuesday night Orioles game thread: at Blue Jays 7:07
Corbin Burnes gets the start tonight against a Toronto bullpen collective. | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images A pitching-strapped Toronto turns to the bullpen for a spot start against Baltimore ace Corbin Burnes. The Orioles haven’t lost a series against AL East opponents in their last nineteen tries. Tonight, if they win Game 2 against Toronto, they guarantee … [Read more...] about Tuesday night Orioles game thread: at Blue Jays 7:07
Mountcastle, Norby bring the lumber while Burnes cruises as Orioles beat Jays, 10-1
Lots of action at the Bird Feeder—the Homer Hydration Station, I meant—tonight. | Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images The Orioles blasted their way to an easy win behind seven one-run innings from Burnes and a bunch of homers. Death, taxes, and Orioles home runs. One night after blasting off for four long balls, the Orioles took an easy Game Two behind staff ace Corbin … [Read more...] about Mountcastle, Norby bring the lumber while Burnes cruises as Orioles beat Jays, 10-1
Monday Bird Droppings: A frustrating O’s loss finishes the homestand
Daniel Kucin Jr.-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles won both series against their AL East opponents this week, though they missed a chance yesterday for an even better showing. Good morning, Camden Chatters. The Orioles just keep on plugging along. After their 106-series sweepless streak ended in St. Louis, a fire has been lit under this team, which has rattled off an 8-2 … [Read more...] about Monday Bird Droppings: A frustrating O’s loss finishes the homestand
Orioles minor league recap 6/3: Kjerstad homers with Norfolk, Brnovich shoves for Bowie
Heston Kjerstad, still mashing down in Triple-A. | Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Everyone but Delmarva won, with strong pitching performances up and down the line. Triple-A: Norfolk Tides 3, Gwinnett Stripers (ATL) 1 Norfolk gave up one run early—on a solo homer by former Oriole Andrew Velazquez—but nothing after that. Starter Chayce McDermott (CC’s #10 prospect) was … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 6/3: Kjerstad homers with Norfolk, Brnovich shoves for Bowie