David Banks-USA TODAY Sports After 10 games of beating up on mostly sub-.500 teams, the O’s will face a tough divisional rival, the Rays, to close the first half. Good morning, Camden Chatters. We’ve arrived at the final series before the All-Star break, as the Orioles head to Tropicana Field to take on the Rays for three games. It’s the Orioles’ first visit to Tampa … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: The Orioles’ win streak faces its toughest test yet
Orioles minor league recap 7/13: DL Hall continues to dominate in Norfolk loss
Another strong start for DL may mean he’s that much closer to making his big league debut | Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images Orioles’ affiliates go 1-1 Tuesday night with a Delmarva win and rainouts for Bowie and Aberdeen. Triple-A: Worcester Red Sox (Red Sox) 2, Norfolk Tides 1 This space is usually reserved for the heroic performances of GUNNAR HENDERSON and Jordan … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 7/13: DL Hall continues to dominate in Norfolk loss
Orioles’ recent success should provide confidence, not skepticism, as trade deadline approaches
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The Orioles’ recent success indicates that the plan is working. Why change it now? There is absolutely nothing wrong with focusing on the present. The Orioles are flying high for the first time in a long time and that should be celebrated. Do yourself a favor and take a moment to think about the joy this team has provided you and so … [Read more...] about Orioles’ recent success should provide confidence, not skepticism, as trade deadline approaches
Orioles 2022 draft preview: Druw Jones
Druw Jones, left, pictured with MLB veteran dad Andruw in Atlanta in June. | Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The Mike Elias Orioles have yet to use their top pick on a high school player. Druw Jones could change that. There aren’t very many benefits for a team having the worst record in all of MLB over a given season. When you get down to it, there’s really only the one. … [Read more...] about Orioles 2022 draft preview: Druw Jones
Wednesday night Orioles game thread: at Cubs, 8:05
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The Orioles are going for ten straight wins, and can also get above .500 with a win. Pretty fun! If they win. Tonight is the night where the Orioles will try to stretch their winning streak into double digits for the first time in the 21st century. If you had asked me about this at the beginning of the month, I would not have … [Read more...] about Wednesday night Orioles game thread: at Cubs, 8:05