Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images Managing partner John Angelos again riled up O’s fans with his controversial comments about the club’s payroll. Good morning, Camden Chatters. Welp, time to reset the “___ Days Since Orioles Ownership Caused a Huge Firestorm” counter to zero. Just two weeks after the O’s were lambasted by the media and fans for their ill-considered … [Read more...] about Tuesday Bird Droppings: Another unwelcome distraction for the Orioles
Orioles minor league week in review: Holliday on base a ton again, Basallo adjusts to A+
Jackson Holliday photos are used in this space because he’s awesome and because they’re conveniently available to SB Nation writers like me. | Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images Rookie level leagues wrap up play today. The full-season affiliates have at least three more weeks to go. The Orioles are in first place. They are more than 99% likely to make the … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league week in review: Holliday on base a ton again, Basallo adjusts to A+
Five position players playing for their roster spot as we head into September
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images While the impending September call-ups may bring some players their first opportunities in Baltimore, they may also signal the changing of the guard for some O’s vets. As the calendar nears September, Birdland is abuzz with the thought of who the Orioles might bring up to Baltimore when rosters expand to 28. Some will be … [Read more...] about Five position players playing for their roster spot as we head into September
Sunday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Athletics, 4:07pm ET
Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images Kyle Bradish takes the mound for the O’s as they look to earn a sweep against baseball’s worst team. Friday night the Orioles raced out to an early lead and did enough to hang on for a win. Saturday night the bats took a while to get going but then piled it on in extra innings. Hopefully today the O’s will finally put up dominant … [Read more...] about Sunday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Athletics, 4:07pm ET
Gunnar Henderson chooses not to hit for the cycle in Orioles 12-1 win over Oakland
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The superstar rookie goes 4-5 with a HR, 3B and two 2Bs as he chooses to take an extra base in the 8th instead of completing the cycle. During the first two games this weekend in Oakland, the A’s kept things competitive. Sure, the Orioles won both games by five runs, but at least the A’s were somewhat competitive. You couldn’t … [Read more...] about Gunnar Henderson chooses not to hit for the cycle in Orioles 12-1 win over Oakland