House Bill 4 advances to the Senate after Democrats return from a quorum-breaking walkout. Republicans aim to reshape the Texas congressional maps. … [Read more...] about Texas House passes GOP redistricting plan after weeks-long standoff
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MINOR LEAGUE GAME SUMMARIES FOR TUESDAY 8/19/2025
Brayden Smith went 2 for 5 with a homerun, 1 run scored and 3 RBI. His eighth inning three-run homerun was the difference for the Shorebirds. He is the Orioles Hangout MiLB Player of the Day. NORFOLK TIDES (51-65) POSTPONED WITH CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS – AAA Make up: Wed. 8/20 CHESAPEAKE BAYSOX (47-66) LOST 4-0 TO RICHMOND FLYING SQUIRRELS – AA Brandon Butterworth went … [Read more...] about MINOR LEAGUE GAME SUMMARIES FOR TUESDAY 8/19/2025
The Bullpen Took Us On A Wild Ride
Tuesday’s game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox (68-59) was in a way, a tale of two halves, the starter’s half and the bullpen’s half. When all was said and done, however, the Orioles came out on top by a score of 4-3 in 11 innings. Tomoyuki Sugano made his 24th start of the year and gave up just one unearned run when he was charged with a third … [Read more...] about The Bullpen Took Us On A Wild Ride
Basallo’s game-winning dribbler, big outs from bullpen lift Orioles to 4-3 win over Red Sox in 11
BOSTON–What happened? After the Orioles traded four key relief pitchers last July and lost closer Félix Bautista to a shoulder injury, they’ve been searching for relievers to close out the ninth inning. They took a two-run lead against the Boston Red Sox into the ninth after an exceptional eighth inning by Rico Garcia. The 31-year-old right-hander inherited a bases-loaded, none … [Read more...] about Basallo’s game-winning dribbler, big outs from bullpen lift Orioles to 4-3 win over Red Sox in 11
Rest in Peace, Henny
In Year Two of the Bird Tapes, I’m adding a series of interviews with legendary sportswriters who covered the Orioles back in the day. They saw everything and they’re great storytellers. I had every intention of including an interview with Jim Henneman in the series. He grew up in Baltimore following the Orioles, started covering them in the early ‘60s and never really stopped, … [Read more...] about Rest in Peace, Henny