Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Cole Irvin makes his O’s debut as the team tries to right itself after a disastrous loss. How is it possible the Orioles have played only two games? There’s already been enough chaos to last an entire season. Offensively, the O’s look like world beaters. They’ve scored 18 runs. They’ve cranked five homers. And they’ve turned the … [Read more...] about Sunday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Red Sox, 1:35
Orioles pitching and defense disappoint again in 9-5 loss to Red Sox
It wouldn’t be an Orioles game without a dropped fly ball in the outfield. | David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports The O’s dropped their opening series in Boston, looking little like a team that intends to take a step forward this season. Remember how the 2022 Orioles had that really cool and surprisingly successful season? And they were like, “We’re ready for liftoff!” but … [Read more...] about Orioles pitching and defense disappoint again in 9-5 loss to Red Sox
Saturday Bird Droppings: Hoping the rain goes away in Boston
Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles all love each other, the weather looks bad in Boston, and Adley is the best. Good morning, Birdland! We will might have Orioles baseball back in our lives today after the annual headache that is the built-in rain date for Opening Day. It is seemingly a logistic necessity, but it does feel like MLB’s execution of it could use some … [Read more...] about Saturday Bird Droppings: Hoping the rain goes away in Boston
Norby homers, Rodriguez struggles with command as Norfolk wins opener, 6-4
I wanted him to pitch well, but he didn’t. | Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images The Tides had not won their opening game since 2007. Really. Norfolk Tides 6, Durham (Rays) 4 Friends, I’d like nothing more than to be able to tell you that Grayson Rodriguez went out on Triple-A Opening Night and was utterly dominant, exposing the Orioles choice to … [Read more...] about Norby homers, Rodriguez struggles with command as Norfolk wins opener, 6-4
Saturday afternoon game thread: Orioles @ Red Sox, 4:10 pm
After today I expect Adley will be 10-for-10 on the season. | Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images The Orioles can lock down their first series win of the season if everything goes well, including the weather. After their nail-biting win on Thursday and a day off on Friday, the Orioles are looking to claim their first series of the season. To do so they are sending … [Read more...] about Saturday afternoon game thread: Orioles @ Red Sox, 4:10 pm