Jordan Westburg is playing well enough for a promotion. But who would he replace? | Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images Three out of four teams won last night. The loser was, of course, the game I attended. Thanks, Bowie! Triple-A: Norfolk Tides 5, Durham Bulls (Rays) 0 The trio of Ryan Watson, Nick Vespi, and Chris Vallimont held the Bulls to just … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 5/7: Jordan Westburg continues to rake for Norfolk
Sunday morning Orioles game thread: at Braves, 11:35 AM
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Tyler Wells looks to pitch the Orioles to a series win as the O’s play some morning baseball on national TV. You know, before this Braves series started, I said that I’d be perfectly content with the Orioles winning one out of three. They’ve done that. But now I’ve changed my mind, and I can’t help feeling like it’d be a disappointment … [Read more...] about Sunday morning Orioles game thread: at Braves, 11:35 AM
Wasted opportunities haunt Orioles in 12th-inning walkoff loss in Atlanta, 3-2
Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images The Orioles went 1-for-14 with men in scoring position and had multiple runners thrown out on the bases as their series win streak ended in extras. Huh. I guess losing streaks do still exist. The Orioles lost two straight games for the first time in nearly a month, dropping the rubber match against the Braves, 3-2, in a frustrating, … [Read more...] about Wasted opportunities haunt Orioles in 12th-inning walkoff loss in Atlanta, 3-2
Kremer outduels Fried, Orioles use seven-run inning to beat Braves 9-4
Flip that bat, Anthony! | Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports This was exciting! Santander homered twice, Kremer pitched a heck of a game, and the Orioles took yet another first game of a series. Wow, folks. What were we all worried about going into this series? Fans were predicting a sweep at the hands of the Braves, it was all doom and gloom now that the so-called soft part … [Read more...] about Kremer outduels Fried, Orioles use seven-run inning to beat Braves 9-4
Saturday Bird Droppings: The Orioles can beat good teams too
Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Another series-opening victory, the Tides are cruising, and a mock draft! Good morning, Birdland! Look, it’s just one game. You can’t draw too many conclusions. Blah, blah, blah. But that was one impressive evening of baseball for the Orioles! Max Fried was no match for the mighty O’s offense. Anthony … [Read more...] about Saturday Bird Droppings: The Orioles can beat good teams too