Mike Elias wasn’t kidding about improving the Orioles’ international presence. | Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports The O’s will reportedly be handing a franchise-record bonus to Dominican center fielder Braylin Tavera next week. Not too shabby! Good morning, Camden Chatters. Believe it or not, we have some actual baseball news to discuss here in Birdland. No, the lockout … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: Looking ahead to Orioles international signings
Thursday Bird Droppings: The Orioles new radio home is their old radio home
Orioles game broadcasts will be returning to WBAL Radio starting this season. | Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images Even as the lockout rolls on, there was some Orioles news yesterday. They’re heading back to WBAL radio for the 2022 season. Hello, friends. We are now two months and 25 days away from the next scheduled Orioles game, which is Opening Day. A mere month and nine … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: The Orioles new radio home is their old radio home
Retro Orioles recap: Boog single-handedly powers O’s to comeback win
Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images The slugging O’s first baseman drove in all four O’s runs with three homers, including a tying blast in the ninth and the winner in extras. This game took place on August 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. You know, one of the things … [Read more...] about Retro Orioles recap: Boog single-handedly powers O’s to comeback win
Wednesday Bird Droppings: Orioles to celebrate 30th anniversary of Oriole Park
SetNumber: X42687 TK2 R3 F34 The ballpark that changed baseball passes another milestone, Grayson Rodriguez kicks a field goal, and there is still no real news. Good morning, Birdland! It is biased for me to say that Camden Yards is the best stadium in baseball. But it is completely fair for me to say that it is universally regarded as an elite theatre for taking in a … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Orioles to celebrate 30th anniversary of Oriole Park
Guest Orioles retro recap: O’s offense stymied in 7-0 loss to Twins
Hank Bauer’s Orioles were on the wrong end of a shutout seven times in 1966, including on July 30. | Photo by: Diamond Images/Getty Images The 1966 Orioles were a great team, and even they lost 63 times. Camden Chat commenter 33 wrote a guest retro recap of one of those losses. Editor’s note: The following was originally posted as a FanPost by Camden Chat commenter 33, … [Read more...] about Guest Orioles retro recap: O’s offense stymied in 7-0 loss to Twins