Through the first five games, the Orioles are averaging more than six runs and 10 hits per game, among the league leaders. They’re also hitting a.305 with a stellar .881 OPS, also ranking in the top of the majors. Their pitching, with a 4.60 ERA, isn’t anywhere near the best in baseball. I’m not sure what can be gleaned from 3 percent of the season, but there are real positives … [Read more...] about Orioles hit high notes and raise concerns in small sample size
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Lost Voices: Bobby Grich made the most of his Orioles career after waiting his turn
When the Orioles were at their very best as an organization in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, Bobby Grich and Don Baylor exemplified just how superior they were. Smack in the middle of a six-year run in which Baltimore’s roster of All-Stars and future Hall of Famers won four American League pennants and two World Series titles, the club drafted and developed two of the game’s … [Read more...] about Lost Voices: Bobby Grich made the most of his Orioles career after waiting his turn
Orioles lineup and pregame notes on Henderson and Holliday before Game 2 against Red Sox
Rich Dubroff is away from the Orioles for the next two games. Here are some pregame notes based on published reports from Camden Yards. Manager Brandon Hyde is going with a heavy right-handed lineup Wednesday night against power lefty Garrett Crochet and the Red Sox. Jackson Holliday and Heston Kjerstad will begin the game on the bench in favor of Jorge Mateo and Ramon … [Read more...] about Orioles lineup and pregame notes on Henderson and Holliday before Game 2 against Red Sox
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 in action
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Orioles fashion, the quiet greatness of Mullins, and where to see the top prospects. Good morning Birdland, As Orioles fans, we were spoiled with the opening week of the season this year. Because the O’s began the year in Toronto, a stadium with a retractable roof, they did not need to build a rain date into their plans. So their … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Back in action