Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Neither the veteran outfielder nor former All-Star closer have great numbers in 2023, but the O’s are betting their presence can pay dividends in September and October. Sunday’s win over the Diamondbacks saw the return of two veteran faces to the Orioles roster. Outfielder Aaron Hicks got the start in left field in his first game … [Read more...] about The Orioles are taking a gamble on the value of veteran presence with returns of Hicks, López
Sunday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Diamondbacks, 4:10pm ET
Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images The O’s send Jack Flaherty to the mound as they look to seal another winning series, this time against Arizona in the desert. Saturday night was a great palate cleanser for all of Birdland after a series opener vs. the Diamondbacks that left a bad taste in all of our mouths. The O’s again got great pitching, Cedric Mullins and Adley … [Read more...] about Sunday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Diamondbacks, 4:10pm ET
Orioles use four-run 6th inning to score 8-5 win over Diamondbacks in series finale
Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images After taking the lead on with a 6-run inning on Saturday, the O’s offense brought the fireworks to the 6th on Sunday to win the rubber match with Arizona. After a back-and-forth start to the game, the Orioles again used a big inning to score a win against the Diamondbacks, as they took the series finale 8-5. After the D-Backs tied things … [Read more...] about Orioles use four-run 6th inning to score 8-5 win over Diamondbacks in series finale
Orioles reportedly promoting Jackson Holliday to Triple-A Norfolk
Jackson Holliday will be in a Norfolk Tides uniform starting this week. | Photo by Diamond Images via Getty Images A series of expected moves also includes 2023 first rounder Enrique Bradfield Jr. moving to High-A As of this week, the top prospect in all of baseball will be playing for the Norfolk Tides. The Orioles are reportedly sending the 2022 #1 overall pick, … [Read more...] about Orioles reportedly promoting Jackson Holliday to Triple-A Norfolk
Monday Bird Droppings: A series win and a minor league phenom
Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Holliday keeps moving up, López is back with Baltimore, and more in today’s Bird Droppings Happy Monday, Camden Chatters! The Orioles got their nine-game road trip started on a good note with a series win over the wild card hopeful Arizona Diamondbacks. They scored eight runs, including five against D-Backs’ ace Zac Gallen in the 8-5 win. … [Read more...] about Monday Bird Droppings: A series win and a minor league phenom