Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images John Means’s return, Félix Bautista’s injury, and several short outings have led to some uncertainty on the mound and plenty of work for the bullpen. The Orioles hold the best record in the American League but are still firmly entrenched in a dog fight for a division title. Baltimore will have an opportunity to place some distance … [Read more...] about Orioles navigating shorter starts, uncertainty on mound as division race heats up
Monday night Orioles game thread: vs. Cardinals, 6:35
Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles return home for the first of three games against the Cardinals. The Orioles will play the most crucial series of the regular season later this week against Tampa Bay. Baltimore must resist the temptation to look ahead during a three-game set against the Cardinals. This team has done nothing to suggest they are anything but … [Read more...] about Monday night Orioles game thread: vs. Cardinals, 6:35
Mullins’ grand slam powers Orioles to 11-5 victory
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Cedric Mullins gave the Orioles the lead for good with a grand slam in the fifth inning. Cardinals starter Dakota Hudson did a fine enough job his first two times through the Orioles lineup. Baltimore chased Hudson in the fifth with the Cardinals clinging to a one-run lead, and Cedric Mullins greeted the reliever the best way he … [Read more...] about Mullins’ grand slam powers Orioles to 11-5 victory
Tuesday Bird Droppings: It’s John Means Day at last
He’s back! | Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports John Means returns, Cedric Mullins crushes, and more in today’s Bird Droppings Happy Tuesday, Camden Chatters! And, for the first time since last April, happy John Means Day! The former Orioles’ ace has worked his way back from Tommy John surgery and is rejoining the rotation just when the team might need him the most. I’m … [Read more...] about Tuesday Bird Droppings: It’s John Means Day at last
Orioles minor league week in review: Cook and Basallo mash dingers, Aberdeen and Delmarva end their seasons
Samuel Basallo’s season isn’t over just yet. | Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The High-A and Low-A affiliates wrapped up the 2023 campaign, while Bowie has a week left to try to earn a playoff spot. It’s been a wild ride in the Orioles’ minor league system this season, but sadly it’s starting to reach its end. Two of the Birds’ full-season … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league week in review: Cook and Basallo mash dingers, Aberdeen and Delmarva end their seasons