Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Dodgers put away the Yankees. That’s better than the only available alternative. Hello, friends. As you know if you’ve read anything I’ve ever written on this website, it’s been the length of my life plus a few weeks since the Orioles last won the World Series. Anybody my age or younger, we’ve never been alive to see … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: The start of the offseason is officially here
Jud Fabian kept on hitting dingers and also striking out too much
Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Orioles outfield prospect made it to Triple-A this year and he struck out 40% of the time there. In the 2021 draft, the Red Sox took then-Florida outfielder Jud Fabian exactly one pick before the Orioles selected. A persistent rumor is that the O’s wanted Fabian. He never signed with Boston and one year later, … [Read more...] about Jud Fabian kept on hitting dingers and also striking out too much
Injuries got in the way of a stellar season for Grayson Rodriguez
Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images The second-year hurler took some steps forward in 2024, but he suffered through two IL stints, and was unable to get healthy in time for the playoffs. Grayson Rodriguez entered 2024 with big expectations. The former top prospect was coming off of an encouraging rookie season in which he struggled out of the gate … [Read more...] about Injuries got in the way of a stellar season for Grayson Rodriguez
World Series Game 4 open thread
Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The Dodgers look to get the brooms out and secure a World Series title over the Yankees. The Dodgers are one game away from busting out the brooms and sending the Yankees home for the winter. Los Angeles took a three-game lead with a 4-2 win last night at Yankee Stadium. While hating the Yankees comes natural to most of us, there’s … [Read more...] about World Series Game 4 open thread
Wednesday Bird Droppings: The baseball season continues
Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Game 5 incoming, thinking about the Orioles’ stars, and how to improve for 2025. Good Morning, Birdland, The baseball season will continue for at least one more day. The Dodgers “bullpen game” approach on Tuesday night did not go well as the Yankees scored against each of the four arms they faced, including a grand slam … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: The baseball season continues