Question: Seeing how close the Orioles came to being league champions causes me to recall some of the other great Oriole teams. It is a tough decision, but what Oriole team would you nominate as the best ever? From: Mike Tucker Answer: Mike, I don’t think it’s a tough decision. Even though the Orioles had excellent teams in 1969, 1971 and 1979, they lost the World Series in … [Read more...] about Which Orioles team is the best of all time? | MAILBAG
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Afghan charged with planning Election Day attack previously worked for CIA
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi was previously employed by the intelligence agency before coming to the U.S. … [Read more...] about Afghan charged with planning Election Day attack previously worked for CIA
The Cole Irvin experiment went about as well in Year Two as it did the first time
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Which is to say, it didn’t go great. I wish it’d gone better. I mean, the Orioles’ whole 2024 season, but for the purposes of this player review I’m referring to the Cole Irvin experiment in Baltimore, which has already come to an end. By all accounts, Irvin is a great teammate with a great sense of humor. He’s an animal lover, one … [Read more...] about The Cole Irvin experiment went about as well in Year Two as it did the first time
Wednesday Division Series open thread
Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images It’s a full slate of games, starting at 3 pm and likely running through midnight eastern time. Get hype! Wrap up your work/school day early, flip on TBS, and strap in for nine hours of uninterrupted playoff baseball action. It is the final day of the year with more than two MLB games. Your boss will get their spreadsheet … [Read more...] about Wednesday Division Series open thread
Thursday Bird Droppings: Elias offers vague remarks on Orioles contract extensions
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images You could almost get your hopes up for something if you didn’t know any better. Hello, friends. The Division Series round of the postseason continues - well, three of the matchups, anyway. The Mets dropped the Phillies yesterday to advance to the NLCS. The Tigers moved themselves into a chance to take the Guardians out with a win … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: Elias offers vague remarks on Orioles contract extensions