Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Elias on Henderson, the O’s minor leaguers are good, and the depth in Norfolk Good morning, Birdland! As unrealistic as it may have seemed a month ago, the Orioles have a shot to win the AL East this year if things bounce the right way. That starts with beating the Rays when you have the opportunity, and although it wasn’t the most … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: An important rubber match
Orioles minor league recap 5/10: Westburg home run sparks seven-run first in Norfolk win
Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Norfolk and Aberdeen both saw offensive explosions in wins Tuesday, while Bowie and Delmarva both struggled to score in losses. Triple-A: Norfolk Tides 10, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Marlins) 2 The Tides continued to play the best baseball in the International League with a dominant win over Jacksonville. This … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 5/10: Westburg home run sparks seven-run first in Norfolk win
Ryan McKenna is becoming a lineup staple for matchup focused Orioles
Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images The fourth outfielder appears confident and comfortable in a role that should make a difference for the Orioles down the stretch. The Orioles do not look out of place when matched up against teams like Atlanta and Tampa Bay. Baltimore belongs on the field with the best of the best, and the club intends to keep it that way. The … [Read more...] about Ryan McKenna is becoming a lineup staple for matchup focused Orioles
Wednesday night Orioles game thread: vs. Rays, 6:35
Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Dean Kremer and the Orioles have a shot at an improbable series win over the MLB-best Rays. The Orioles are five games into their weeks-long gauntlet of tough opponents, and so far they’ve gone 2-3 against the two best clubs in baseball, with no losses by more than two runs. These Orioles might be pretty good! Tonight they have a chance … [Read more...] about Wednesday night Orioles game thread: vs. Rays, 6:35
Kremer and bullpen shine as Orioles beat Rays 2-1, take the series
Brent Skeen-USA TODAY Sports I wouldn’t say no to a few more runs, but it was a fun win (and series) all the same Tonight was fun, you guys! The Orioles had great pitching and just enough hitting to beat the Rays and win both the series and the game, 2-1. Everyone was wondering which Dean Kremer would show up tonight. Would it be the pitcher who stymied the Atlanta … [Read more...] about Kremer and bullpen shine as Orioles beat Rays 2-1, take the series