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Rougned Odor was the first Oriole to wear the home run chain tonight, but far from the last. | Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The reigning AL Cy Young winner had no answers for a blistering O’s offense. For most teams, a matchup against a reigning Cy Young award winner isn’t usually their cup of tea. But for the Orioles, a rematch against Robbie Ray was exactly … [Read more...] about Orioles bash Robbie Ray again, erupt for four home runs in 9-2 rout

Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports The O’s went 4-4 on their trek through the Bronx and Boston, and now get to return home to some less-than-stellar opponents. Good morning, Camden Chatters. You know, there was a time in the not-too-distant past when an Orioles road trip through New York or Boston — let alone both in one fell swoop — most likely would have turned out badly … [Read more...] about Tuesday Bird Droppings: The Orioles held serve on their AL East trip

Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images Some teams stumbled this week but it was a good one for the Grayson Rodriguez/D.L. Hall duo (11 scoreless innings). There have been times this year where you can almost convince yourself that something different and exciting is starting to happen with the Orioles. There have been plenty of other times where the Orioles keep reminding us … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league week in review: Norfolk’s Rodriguez/Hall combo amazes again

Photo by John McCreary/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Baltimore’s rebuild has a ways to go still, but we’re seeing the progress as the Orioles have turned into a tough opponent on a nightly basis. In 2018, on their way to 115 losses, the Orioles went 3-16 against the eventual World Series champion Red Sox. Last year, on their way to 110 defeats, Baltimore lost 18 of … [Read more...] about The Orioles aren’t good yet, but they’re showing they’re not pushovers anymore

Julio Rodriguez sat atop the MLB prospects rankings with Adley Rutschman. Now they’ll square off. | Lindsey Wasson-USA TODAY Sports The Mariners were supposed to be a team on the rise this season, but so far they’re languishing with the Orioles among the AL’s also-rans. Two bad teams will square off at Camden Yards for the next three games. Yet despite their nearly … [Read more...] about Orioles-Mariners series preview: The underachieving M’s visit Camden Yards