Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports Clinchmas is imminent for the Birds as they try to sweep the two-game set with their interleague rivals. It’s Sept. 27, 2023, and I don’t know about you, but I think it’s a great day to clinch the AL East. The Orioles’ magic number is 2, which means if they beat the Nationals tonight — and get some help from the Red Sox against the Rays … [Read more...] about Wednesday night Orioles game thread: vs. Nationals, 6:35
Orioles beat Nats for 99th win, move one victory away from clinching
Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Adley Rutschman drove in three while Grayson Rodriguez and three relievers continued the Orioles’ recent pitching dominance to complete the mini-sweep. The Orioles did not clinch the AL East tonight. But it wasn’t through any fault of their own. The Birds more than did their part, steamrolling the Nationals, 5-1, to complete a four-game … [Read more...] about Orioles beat Nats for 99th win, move one victory away from clinching
Thursday Bird Droppings: The Orioles magic number for the AL East is down to 1
Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images If the Orioles win tonight, or any one of their final four games, they clinch the division Hello, friends. The magic number is down to 1. Tonight could be the night the Orioles clinch the AL East. Last night had the potential to be the night too, but the Red Sox offered no help as they were beaten by the Rays, 5-0. The Orioles took care … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: The Orioles magic number for the AL East is down to 1
Orioles minor league recap 9/28: Norfolk evens up championship series
Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images Kyle Stowers had a big day at the plate, and the veteran pitching staff impressed as the Tides pushed the series to a decisive game three. Triple-A: Norfolk Tides 7, Durham Bulls (Rays) 2 The Tides entered Wednesday’s game down 1-0 in a best-of-three-series for the International League Championship. They had to win in order to push … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 9/28: Norfolk evens up championship series
James McCann’s 2023 success holds a clue to the Orioles’ own
One of this team’s most unselfish players, James McCann puts his body on the line again as he lays down a bunt single against the Astros on September 19th. | Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images It’s a winning formula: no stragglers at any position, and platoons for rest and matchups. In 2022, James McCann’s career was stalling out. Sidelined for two months with a broken … [Read more...] about James McCann’s 2023 success holds a clue to the Orioles’ own