On the road in Kansas City, the Orioles dispatched the Athletics with a 6-1 victory paced by Frank Robinson’s three hits. This game took place on September 22, 1966. It is being recapped today as part of Camden Chat’s retro recap series while MLB is on hold due to the lockout. The Orioles have played a lot of meaningless fall baseball over the last few years. On Thursday, … [Read more...] about Retro Orioles recap: Baltimore clinches AL pennant on Palmer’s sixth complete game
Thursday Bird Droppings: The 40-year anniversary of Frank Robinson’s HOF election
40 years ago today, Frank Robinson became the first Orioles player elected to the Hall of Fame. On this day 40 years ago, the Orioles got their first Hall of Famer. If you can believe it, 45 people did NOT vote for Frank Robinson. Hello, friends. There are now two months and 18 days remaining until the next scheduled Orioles game, which is Opening Day. A mere month and … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: The 40-year anniversary of Frank Robinson’s HOF election
In moving fences back, the Orioles solve a small problem, leaving the big one for later
With a taller wall, catches like this by Ryan McKenna will be less easy to pull off. | Photo by John McCreary/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Orioles moving back the fences should help their pitchers a bit. They’ll really solve their problem when they get better players. For the last 30 years, it has been an ironclad truth of the universe that Oriole Park at Camden … [Read more...] about In moving fences back, the Orioles solve a small problem, leaving the big one for later
Retro Orioles recap: Rookie pitchers dazzle in doubleheader sweep
Tom Phoebus A shutout from Tom Phoebus in his debut and a walk-off win highlight the doubleheader win. This doubleheader took place on September 15, 1966. It is being recapped today as part of Camden Chat’s retro recap series while MLB is on hold due to the lockout. By mid-September 1966, the Orioles were coasting to the American League title. But although it was just a … [Read more...] about Retro Orioles recap: Rookie pitchers dazzle in doubleheader sweep
Wednesday Bird Droppings: Orioles to alter Camden Yards dimensions in left field
Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images Changes coming to Camden Yards, Drem Rom keeps pushing, and the O’s advance in Latin America. Good morning, Birdland! Changes are coming to Camden Yards. The team is apparently addressing what has been a major thorn in the sides of their pitching staff for years. Hitters are gonna need to add a little more power in order to get a home … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Orioles to alter Camden Yards dimensions in left field