The Bird Tapes archive currently consists of 41 interviews with former Oriole players, front office executives, managers, scouts, broadcasters and sportswriters. I started my Orioles history project on Substack by posting my vintage interview (circa 1999) with Brooks Robinson over a year ago. My conversation with legendary Orioles newspaper beat writer Richard Justice, recorded … [Read more...] about Introducing the Bird Tapes Podcast
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Orioles bring back Matt Bowman, option Yaramil Hiraldo to Norfolk
Needing a fresh bullpen arm, the Orioles selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Matt Bowman from Triple-A Norfolk for the second time this season and optioned right-hander Yaramil Hiraldo to Norfolk. Bowman was 0-1 with a 5.19 ERA in 16 games with the Orioles. He accepted an outright assignment to Norfolk on May 10th. Bowman was 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA in four games with the … [Read more...] about Orioles bring back Matt Bowman, option Yaramil Hiraldo to Norfolk
Mullins, Rutschman back in Orioles’ lineup; Bradish thinks he could return in August
BALTIMORE—If the Orioles and St. Louis Cardinals play the final game of their three-game series as scheduled on a rainy Wednesday night, Cedric Mullins and Adley Rutschman will be in the lineup. Mullins, who’s missed three of the past four games, is listed as the starting centerfielder. He’ll bat seventh. Rutschman, who took a foul ball off his mask on Sunday, will be the … [Read more...] about Mullins, Rutschman back in Orioles’ lineup; Bradish thinks he could return in August
Can you guess this Orioles outfielder in today’s in-5 trivia game?
Think you can figure out what Orioles player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. Hello Orioles fans! We’d like to introduce you to our brand new Camden Chat In-5 daily trivia game. The objective is to guess the correct active OR retired Orioles player in as few guesses as possible. Full game instructions are at the bottom. Feel free to share your … [Read more...] about Can you guess this Orioles outfielder in today’s in-5 trivia game?
Wednesday Bird Droppings: Back to losing
Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images A rain-soaked L, Rutschman and Mullins remain out, while O’Hearn makes his all-star case. Good morning Birdland, Welp, the win streak was fun while it lasted. The Orioles got back to losing on Tuesday night, 7-4 to the Cardinals. Tomoyuki Sugano was not especially sharp, but rebounded to turn in 5.1 solid innings. Ryan O’Hearn provided a … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Back to losing