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Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images An apparent wrist injury wasn’t enough to put Hays on the IL, but it did seem to sap much of his offensive production in the second half. As the Orioles emerge from a lengthy rebuild, the roster decisions will only become more difficult. It started last season as the team decided to part with fan favorite Trey Mancini, and it will … [Read more...] about Austin Hays impressed early on before a second-half slump sunk his stats

Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports The Phillies host San Diego in a pivotal game three matchup at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies appeared to be on their way to a 2-0 advantage after scoring the first four runs in Game 2, but the Padres battled back for an 8-5 victory in San Diego. The Padres cut the deficit in half in the bottom of the second and used a five-run fifth … [Read more...] about Friday MLB postseason open thread

Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images Former Oriole Manny Machado’s Padres made a big comeback yesterday. I’m happy for him. Hello, friends. MLB’s postseason rolls on, and for those of us with no primary rooting interest, these have been some great games. Wednesday’s back-and-forth that saw the Padres even up their series against the Phillies after coming back from a 4-0 … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: Cheering on the Manny Machado show

We have no pictures of Coby Mayo, so here is The Bird. | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images After a strong showing in High-A, Mayo spent much of his time in Double-A struggling with a back injury. There are many reasons to root for the success of Coby Mayo, not the least of which is that he has a name created to be spoken by Baltimore-area natives. But when will the … [Read more...] about Orioles prospect season in review: Coby Mayo

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Kyle Bradish used additional off-speed pitches to complement his slider and dominate in the second half. The Orioles entered 2022 with plenty of uncertainty in the starting rotation. Early injuries to John Means and Dean Kremer further trimmed a paper-thin unit, but they also created an opportunity. Enter everyone’s favorite … [Read more...] about Kyle Bradish lived up to his potential in the second half