Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Plenty, but mostly he’s figured out how to lay off low offspeed pitches and crush pitches in the zone. Easy to say, hard to do. Look!! It’s another Ryan Mountcastle appreciation post! No surprise that Mountcastle has been attracting lots of notice lately…. I mean, where is he going to hide, in his purple velour jumpsuit and with his .403 … [Read more...] about What Ryan Mountcastle is doing right these days
Orioles Game #115 Game Thread: vs. Astros, 12:35
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The “haven’t been swept” streak is in danger heading into Thursday afternoon’s finale against the Astros The haven’t been swept streak is in danger today. The Orioles have had this happen six previous times this season, series where they lost the first two games and managed to win the third to avert the sweep. To keep it rolling, they must … [Read more...] about Orioles Game #115 Game Thread: vs. Astros, 12:35
The streak lives! Orioles hold off late Astros rallies to dodge sweep with 5-4 win
Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images The Orioles don’t believe in ever letting you relax, but they do still believe in avoiding sweeps Two days ago, the Orioles lost a game after All-Star closer Félix Bautista came in to protect a multi-run lead and gave up a grand slam. On Thursday afternoon, Bautista was in to protect a multi-run lead again and again he ended up with Tucker … [Read more...] about The streak lives! Orioles hold off late Astros rallies to dodge sweep with 5-4 win
Friday Bird Droppings: Late nights in our future as Orioles start a west coast swing
Adley Rutschman drinks from the homer hose after his leadoff home run yesterday. | Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images Seattle, then San Diego, then Oakland. Only one of these is a contender, but the Orioles can’t sleep on any. Hello, friends. Are you feeling better about the Orioles than you were this time a couple of days ago? Things got gloomy pretty quickly there with … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: Late nights in our future as Orioles start a west coast swing
Wednesday Bird Droppings: John Means nearing a return
Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports A tough loss, we want Kevin Brown, and MLB releases the playoff schedule. Good morning, Birdland! Baseball is long season. You’re going to win some games you should probably lose, and you’re going to lose some games you should have won. Last night was an example of the latter. If you give the Orioles a three-run lead heading into the … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: John Means nearing a return