Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The Orioles who are left after the trade deadline must carry on and try to stay in the wild card picture. This year’s trade deadline has come and gone. The Orioles were busy in the last 36 hours before the deadline rolled around, with yesterday’s trade of Trey Mancini and this morning’s deal that sent Jorge López to the Twins. Never … [Read more...] about Tuesday night Orioles game thread: at Rangers, 8:05
Jorge Mateo bashes two home runs as Orioles beat Rangers, 8-2
Jorge Mateo got to wear the home run chain twice. | Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images The Orioles are now 1.5 games back of a wild card spot. The Orioles are undefeated in August. It’s only been two games, but let’s enjoy it while it lasts after a winning June and July. They convincingly beat the Rangers on Tuesday night, an 8-2 victory giving them a second straight … [Read more...] about Jorge Mateo bashes two home runs as Orioles beat Rangers, 8-2
Wednesday Bird Droppings: O’s keep winning despite deadline disappointment
Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images The trade deadline is past, thankfully, and now the Orioles go to work on making a postseason run without external help. Good morning, Birdland! That was an emotional roller coaster of a day. We were still dealing with the fallout of the Trey Mancini trade, which was predictable and generated a better-than-expected return, but still … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: O’s keep winning despite deadline disappointment
Orioles minor league recap 8/3: DL Hall rocked once again in Norfolk loss
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Bowie was the only winner Tuesday night, though Aberdeen came close in a 13-inning battle. Triple-A: Nashville Sounds (Brewers) 8, Norfolk Tides 3 Any big DL Hall (Orioles #4 prospect, MLB Top 100 #64) fans in Birdland may want to skip down to the Double-A recap. The lefty continued his recent run of rough starts since the All-Star … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 8/3: DL Hall rocked once again in Norfolk loss
Several under-the-radar moves helped spark Orioles’ success this year
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Bullpen shakeups, outfield decisions and extending Brandon Hyde all put Baltimore in a position to be successful. Another trade deadline is in the books. The Orioles parted with two of their best players from this season in an effort to bolster the club in the future. Whether one approves of the logic or not, I’m sure everyone is … [Read more...] about Several under-the-radar moves helped spark Orioles’ success this year