Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles came back from an early deficit to tie the game, but a late HR and a dominant showing from the Rays bullpen stifled the O’s chances of stealing a win. October came to Camden Yards early Thursday night, as the Orioles and Rays faced off with the balance of power in the AL East on the line. What didn’t come with that playoff … [Read more...] about Round one of the Battle for the AL East goes to Tampa Bay as the Orioles lose 4-3
Friday Bird Droppings: The Orioles’ pivotal series started on a sour note
Even Cedric Mullins couldn’t catch this one. | Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images The O’s suffered a one-run loss to the Rays that shaved their division lead to just one game. The vibes aren’t great right now. Good morning, Camden Chatters. For weeks now, we’ve had this series between the Orioles and the Rays circled on the calendar, knowing that these four crucial games … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: The Orioles’ pivotal series started on a sour note
Orioles minor league recap 9/15: Holliday, Cowser and Bemboom lead power surge for Norfolk
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Jackson Holliday, Colton Cowser and several other Tides left the yard for Norfolk last night. Triple-A: Norfolk Tides 12, Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals) 10 Norfolk trailed by six early before exploding for eight runs in the sixth inning. Jose Godoy plated a pair with a double, and Connor Norby drove him home with a single. Jackson Holliday … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 9/15: Holliday, Cowser and Bemboom lead power surge for Norfolk
The only thing that can spoil Bradish’s coming-out party are hanging breaking balls
Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images The right hander has some of the best breaking stuff in MLB. Last night, Tampa Bay took advantage of his leaving it up high, where it can be hit. This week, a rare thing happened: The Athletic published a piece extolling an Orioles pitcher, specifically 27-year-old right hander Kyle Bradish and his 2023 breakout. Look, I’d rather Dan … [Read more...] about The only thing that can spoil Bradish’s coming-out party are hanging breaking balls
AL contenders check-in: Orioles fall to Rays, Rangers pick up ground
Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images Things aren’t going great in Baltimore for some. Are you having heart palpitations as well? The talk in Baltimore is all about the weekend series with the Rays. If I were a neutral spectator I would have enjoyed last night’s game. It was close with big implications. Unfortunately, I was not a neutral spectator and it was very tough to … [Read more...] about AL contenders check-in: Orioles fall to Rays, Rangers pick up ground