Orioles

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Both sets of games in the NLDS have been thrilling so far It’s time for game three of the NLDS with both series tied at 1-1. As an impartial observer, I find both series incredibly exciting so far. There have been lead changes, comebacks, walk-offs, bad blood, and more than our fair share of dingers. With the Yankees, Royals, Tigers, and … [Read more...] about Tuesday NLDS open thread

Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images The playoffs chug along, the Orioles are mulling roster changes, and Machado keeps on grabbing headlines. Good Morning, Birdland, The playoffs are rolling right along. On Tuesday we saw two wild card underdogs take series leads against their division rivals. This feels apropos in a season without any one true … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Offseason preparations

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Once thought of as a potential contributor at the MLB level, the 25-year-old former 12th round pick struggled for consistency in 26 starts with the Tides. Developing pitching prospects hasn’t been a strong suit of the Mike Elias-led organization, so it’s doubly disappointing when a once-promising prospect seems to hit a wall in the … [Read more...] about Justin Armbruester failed to impress in a full season at Triple-A

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