The Orioles lost 110 games in 2021. Let’s hope that the calendar’s coming turn to a new year means better things for the big league club. Hello, friends. There are now three months and one day remaining until the next scheduled Orioles game, which is Opening Day 2022. A mere month and 16 days away from today, pitchers and catchers are set to report to Sarasota. This does … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: About to close the book on another very bad Orioles year
Wednesday Bird Droppings: Caleb Joseph wants back with the Orioles
Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images The O’s need a backstop, and the former fan favorite is ready to play ball. Good morning, Birdland! The Orioles have plenty of holes on their roster, but one that’s glaring is a bit unexpected. The team doesn’t have a catcher on its 40-man roster despite that being the position of their absolute top prospect. That has been the state of … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Caleb Joseph wants back with the Orioles
Tuesday Bird Droppings: Happy birthday, Mike Elias
Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles GM turns 39 today. Thanks to the lockout, he can’t celebrate with any meaningful changes to the O’s roster. Good morning, Camden Chatters. Breaking news: the MLB lockout is still going on. Please go about your day as normal. But while you’re at it, you can wish a happy birthday to Orioles general manager Mike Elias, who turns … [Read more...] about Tuesday Bird Droppings: Happy birthday, Mike Elias
Monday Bird Droppings: It’s Michael Bourn’s birthday, and nothing is happening
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The post-holiday hangover is real as baseball news is almost nonexistent. Good morning, Birdland! I hope you had a relaxing holiday weekend, and that those of you fortunate enough to get this entire week off from work or school enjoy every moment of it. There won’t be any baseball news, but perhaps that’s a good thing. You can’t get mad … [Read more...] about Monday Bird Droppings: It’s Michael Bourn’s birthday, and nothing is happening
Christmas Bird Droppings: Where we could use a better pitching staff from Santa
Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Merry Christmas to all in Birdland who celebrate. The Orioles probably won’t give you any gifts today. Hello, friends. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! Christmas is not a day known for breaking news in Birdland, even during years where the team was good and wanted to believe it would be good again the next year. 2021 was not … [Read more...] about Christmas Bird Droppings: Where we could use a better pitching staff from Santa