The Norfolk Tides, AAA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, were well represented in April’s AAA awards. Heston Kjerstad and Cade Povich both took home AAA’s International League Player and Pitcher of the Month titles, respectively. Tides’ first baseman/outfielder Heston Kjerstad recorded impressive hitting statistics throughout April. He batted .324/.420/.770, leading the … [Read more...] about AAA Norfolk Wins Both Player and Pitcher of the Month Titles
Norfolk Tides Hit 5-Game Win Streak
The AAA Norfolk Tides won their fifth game in a row on May 1st, after struggling throughout April. The Tides went 11-14 compared to a 19-7 record in 2023. The Tides went through a 10-game losing streak in the middle of April, but were able to battle back to end the month with a winning streak, bringing their current record to almost .500, at 14-15. On May 1st, they beat the … [Read more...] about Norfolk Tides Hit 5-Game Win Streak
Grayson Rodriguez lands on IL, John Means activated
The Baltimore Orioles pitching staff is already battered and bruised. For starters, closer Felix Bautista will not pitch this season after Tommy John surgery. Cionel Perez and Tyler Wells have had or are currently on the injured list after suffering minor injuries as well. The team has played well after losing closer Craig Kimbrel to back soreness, but today was the icing on … [Read more...] about Grayson Rodriguez lands on IL, John Means activated
Ravens Pick Up Oweh’s Fifth-Year Option
The Baltimore Ravens announced that they have picked up the fifth-year option of outside linebacker Odafe Oweh. Oweh will now remain in Baltimore through 2025 earning just over $2 million in base salary in 2024, and $13.251 million in 2025. Tuesdays announcement now means the Ravens have secured both of their first round picks from 2021, for at least another two seasons, as … [Read more...] about Ravens Pick Up Oweh’s Fifth-Year Option
Orioles Drop Series Against Athletics Before AL East Battle
The Baltimore Orioles returned home to Camden Yards to face the Oakland Athletics for a weekend three-game series. The Orioles drop two out of three games due to blown saves by closer Craig Kimbrel. Both losses in the series came from a one-run deficit of 3-2 in game one and 7-6 in game three. This is something that the Birdland faithful were surprised to witness. The mighty … [Read more...] about Orioles Drop Series Against Athletics Before AL East Battle