Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images We’re not trying to look this gift horse in the mouth, but there are a few areas the Birds should work on if they want to be .500 or better come fall. An Orioles team that went 153-333, or a combined 180 games under .500 in its last three full seasons is 46-46 at the break. 2022 has seen a new-look Orioles, and, fresh off a 10-game … [Read more...] about Five areas of improvement for the Orioles in the second half
With a .500 Orioles first half in the books, how are you feeling about the team?
Adley Rutschman hugs and handshakes have become a staple in Birdland. | Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Even the optimists weren’t expecting the Orioles to play .500 baseball. They’ve done it anyway. If the Orioles aren’t the most surprising team over the first half of the season, they’re certainly among the top. Just about every expert who weighed in on the team … [Read more...] about With a .500 Orioles first half in the books, how are you feeling about the team?
Friday Bird Droppings: The Orioles and #1 pick Jackson Holliday are in agreement
Jackson Holliday and the Orioles have agreed on a contract, pending physical (yeah, I know). | Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles start the second half of their season tonight. They’ve also agreed to terms with their #1 pick. Hello, friends. For the Orioles, the All-Star break is over and the second half of the season is here. Thanks to their carrying a .500 … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: The Orioles and #1 pick Jackson Holliday are in agreement
Over/unders for the Orioles’ second half
Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images The Orioles surprised everyone by playing .500 baseball in the first half. Good luck projecting the rest of the season! Over the last few years—with the exception of the 60 game sprint in 2020—I’ve provided some form of over/under exercise for the second half of the season. The greatest hits include Hanser Alberto’s batting average, … [Read more...] about Over/unders for the Orioles’ second half
Orioles 2022 Draft Pick Signing Tracker
Mike Elias and his front office team will have to figure out what picks to sign and for how much money. | Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Orioles drafted 22 players this year. The picks have until August 1 to sign. The 2022 MLB Draft has come and gone. The Orioles, starting with #1 overall pick Jackson Holliday, made a total of 22 picks in the … [Read more...] about Orioles 2022 Draft Pick Signing Tracker