Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images No AL East title, a weekend in Minnesota, and an Earl Weaver story. Good Morning, Birdland, Unfortunately, the Orioles will not be repeating as AL East champs. While that was rather apparent for some time now (thanks to the multi-month collapse), it was confirmed on Thursday when they fell 10-1 to the Yankees. So despite having a winning … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: Can’t win ‘em all
Would the Orioles rather face the Royals or the Tigers in the Wild Card Series?
Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images The O’s have two possible opponents in next week’s opening round of the postseason. Which is a better matchup? Hey, have you heard the good news? The Orioles are headed to the playoffs. Woo! You’ve probably heard the bad news, too. The Orioles won’t be winning the AL East. The Yankees clinched the division with their blowout win over the … [Read more...] about Would the Orioles rather face the Royals or the Tigers in the Wild Card Series?
Orioles-Twins series preview: The 2024 regular season comes to a close
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Twins are on the brink of elimination, and the O’s want to fend off Detroit for the top wild card slot. The Orioles couldn’t stave off the Yankees capturing the AL East, but there’s still plenty to play for as they head into their last series of the season, on the road in Minnesota to face the Twins. The Twins are in must-win … [Read more...] about Orioles-Twins series preview: The 2024 regular season comes to a close
Orioles announce 2024 Arizona Fall League prospects
Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images Eight Orioles minor leaguers, plus Bowie manager Roberto Mercado, will be with the Surprise Saguaros in the AFL. As of Sunday, the minor league seasons were over for the year. That’s not quite the end of prospect baseball in 2024, with the Arizona Fall League still to come starting next month. On Wednesday morning, rosters … [Read more...] about Orioles announce 2024 Arizona Fall League prospects
Wednesday night Orioles game thread: at Yankees, 7:05
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The Orioles look to keep their foot on the gas after clinching a playoff berth last night against the Yankees. The Orioles magic number for the top Wild Card spot sits at two. Baltimore can extend their quest for an AL East crown by at least one more game by picking up another win over the Yankees. Baltimore clinched a postseason berth … [Read more...] about Wednesday night Orioles game thread: at Yankees, 7:05