Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles look to get back on track in the first of three against the A’s. The Orioles dropped two of three in San Diego, but a day off and a date with Oakland should provide the club a boost. Baltimore will look to take care of business in the first of three against the last place A’s. Kyle Gibson will look to return to form after … [Read more...] about Friday night Orioles game thread: at Athletics, 9:40
Early Saturday Morning Orioles Victory GIF Party: O’s beat A’s, 9-4
Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports You know what must be done. It is Saturday morning. The Orioles have beaten the Athletics, 9-4. Ten different Orioles batters had hits as part of a 16-hit effort, including a titanic Gunnar Henderson dinger that went into the second deck at the Coliseum. Adley Rutschman had a three-hit game as well as Henderson, and four O’s relievers … [Read more...] about Early Saturday Morning Orioles Victory GIF Party: O’s beat A’s, 9-4
The offense returns in Baltimore’s 9-4 win over Oakland
Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles scored early and often to clinch the first of a three game series against the A’s. The Orioles only scored 17 runs in the first six games of their west coast road trip. Fortunately, the bats picked up the pace tonight. Baltimore scored early and often, and the bullpen prevented any late drama. The O’s topped Oakland 9-4 in the … [Read more...] about The offense returns in Baltimore’s 9-4 win over Oakland
The Orioles defense has flown under the radar—just like the team as a whole
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images From a dicey start in April/May, it’s now a strength of this unit. Asked the other day by The Sun to name his preferred defensive alignment, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde demurred: “It’s like saying ‘Who do you like better?’ I got Gold Glovers all over the place.” On Wednesday night, the Orioles’ defense didn’t inspire much confidence … [Read more...] about The Orioles defense has flown under the radar—just like the team as a whole
Friday Bird Droppings: The Orioles look for a soft landing to the west coast trip
Does this camera angle make it look like Adley Rutschman has three legs? | Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images The Birds’ three-city tour out west concludes against MLB-worst Oakland this weekend. It would behoove the O’s to do what good teams are supposed to do to bad teams. Good morning, Camden Chatters. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if you live on the … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: The Orioles look for a soft landing to the west coast trip