Heston be homerin’ | Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Jackson Holliday got on base four times and stole two bases in Aberdeen’s victory Triple-A: Durham (Rays) 2, Norfolk Tides 1 Tides pitchers only allowed five hits, which is usually a pretty good recipe for a victory. However, Norfolk went 1-12 with runners in scoring position and the game ended with the bases … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 5/6: Heston Kjerstad homers again, #8 this year
Saturday night Orioles game thread: at Atlanta, 7:15 ET
Your Orioles first baseman for tonight, Ramón Urías. | Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Can the Orioles take down a second consecutive Braves ace in Spencer Strider? Newton’s Third Law tells us that when two bodies collide in motion, they apply to each other equal and opposite force. But last night, when the Orioles’ .777 OPS collided with the 0.45 ERA of Atlanta ace Max … [Read more...] about Saturday night Orioles game thread: at Atlanta, 7:15 ET
Friday Bird Droppings: The gauntlet begins for the Orioles
McCann Hugs seem a little more awkward than Adley Hugs. | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The O’s have taken care of business against inferior teams. Now the punishing stretch of the schedule begins. Good morning, Camden Chatters. In case you missed yesterday afternoon’s emotionally draining saga of a baseball game, the Orioles nearly collapsed to a horrific loss but … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: The gauntlet begins for the Orioles
Orioles minor league recap 5/5: Plenty of homers by plenty of prospects
Joey Ortiz was among the Norfolk standouts. | Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images Norfolk, Bowie and Aberdeen all utilized the long ball on their way to victory. Triple-A: Norfolk Tides 5, Durham Bulls (Rays) 4 Lewin Díaz blasted a two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to give the Tides the lead for good. Díaz tied the game at three with an RBI single in … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 5/5: Plenty of homers by plenty of prospects
Orioles-Braves series preview: Baltimore looks to make a statement against NL’s best
Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports The last time the Orioles went to Atlanta, they were the worst team in baseball. Now they go back looking to make a statement. The Orioles head to Atlanta this weekend for the first time since 2018. The last time the Birds from Baltimore made a visit to Cobb County, Buck Showalter was still the manager, the Braves lineup was anchored by … [Read more...] about Orioles-Braves series preview: Baltimore looks to make a statement against NL’s best