Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Another loss, Holt on the arms, and Bradish’s family talks about his call up. Good morning, Birdland! The Orioles 7-2 loss to the Twins on Tuesday was just the latest example of a struggling offense. They have scored two or fewer runs in four of their last five games. Over 24 games this season, they have scored 74 total runs. That is an … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Holding out hope that the Orioles offense will eventually figure it out
What do the Orioles’ mixed signals on defensive versatility mean for Chris Owings?
D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports The slumping utility man used his ability to play shortstop to dodge the first round of roster cuts, but can the Orioles afford to drop him now? It’s difficult to argue with Baltimore designating Kelvin Gutiérrez for assignment. The 27-year-old hit just .143 in 28 at bats and committed three errors in 12 games. The Orioles had little … [Read more...] about What do the Orioles’ mixed signals on defensive versatility mean for Chris Owings?
Orioles minor league recap 5/4: Tides pick up the pace late to earn victory
Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images While Norfolk gets the win, Gunnar Henderson homers twice in Double-A for the Baysox. Triple-A: Norfolk Tides 7, Nashville (Brewers) 4 Down 4-2 through three innings, the Tides fought back with two runs in the eighth and then two more in the ninth to take care of the Sounds. Rylan Bannon had a game-tying RBI single in the … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 5/4: Tides pick up the pace late to earn victory
Wednesday night Orioles game thread: vs Twins, 7:05 p.m.
Tonight’s starter for the Twins | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Bundy vs Bradish, battle of the trade targets In June 2011 the Orioles drafted Dylan Bundy with the 4th overall pick and, like many once hyped prospects in their system, he was never really able to get it together. He got a surprise call up in 2012 for two games, but he then missed the 2013 season with … [Read more...] about Wednesday night Orioles game thread: vs Twins, 7:05 p.m.
Orioles waste Wells’ start, fall 2-1 to Twins
Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Tyler Wells tossed five one-run innings but the Orioles offense failed to replicate their offensive outburst against Boston. Baltimore’s numbers with runners in scoring position have been well documented this season. The club finished 0-2 in the category tonight. The first number is only slightly more concerning than the second. The … [Read more...] about Orioles waste Wells’ start, fall 2-1 to Twins