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O’s fall to former ace

The Baltimore Orioles traded pitcher Jeremy Guthrie to Colorado last year in exchange for Jason Hammel and Matt Lindstrom. Thus far the trade has definitely worked out more in the Orioles’ favor,…Read More

Baltimore Orioles: Hustling Out Wins

It’s the little things that help a team win baseball games.  Solid pitching, strong defense, and executing the fundamentals is a winning combination in this league.  Perhaps the simplest thing…Read More

Baltimore Orioles: Ready to prove they are still contenders

No one in the national media buys it, but the Orioles are still a contender. Yes, Spring Training games mean nothing.  But what made the Orioles so successful last season was team chemistry, and from…Read More

Baltimore Orioles: Takes two to tango

On Friday I wrote about the possibility of the Baltimore Orioles trading for Detroit pitcher Rick Porcello. It’s unclear what level of interest the Orioles have, however the two sides have sat down…Read More

Orioles’ Hardy, Jones, and Wieters strike gold

Last night shortstop J.J. Hardy, center fielder Adam Jones, and catcher Matt Wieters took home some gold hardware, as they were awarded the American League gold gloves for their respective positions. This…Read More

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Did the new playoff format hurt the Orioles?

You see the title of the article…yeah, I said it! 2012 brought a new playoff format with the addition…Read More

O’s ain’t through quite yet

I’m sure that somewhere in the heart of Yankee Stadium in New York last night there were several…Read More

First place O’s once again, but at a price

I remember when I was a kid and the NFL released a video on VHS and Beta (no, those aren’t misprints)…Read More

69 Wins … Already!

With the Orioles securing an 8-2 Saturday night win over the Toronto Blue Jays, they have now equaled…Read More

Baltimore Orioles: Never count these Birds out

As Bruce Springsteen sang of “Glory Days” up at Fenway Park last night, the Orioles were…Read More

O’s win one that didn’t need to be close

We saw something happen in the last of the 9th inning of yesterday’s Oriole game that won’t…Read More

Lineup Shakeup – Listen to Me Buck!

< This note is mostly to Buck Showalter, but others may read it if you’d like to! > Since…Read More

Fourth and Counting

By Olivia Witherite (@oliviawitherite) It’s been a little while since I’ve written. Then today, I…Read More

Orioles Leadoff Hitter Possibilities

It is an old baseball adage that teams rise and fall on leadoff hitters. Though maybe overstated at times,…Read More

J.J. Hardy named AL Player of the Week and the Orioles are still horrible

J.J. Hardy, shortstop of our Baltimore Orioles, was named A.L. Player of the Week earlier today on the…Read More

J.J. Hardy Has Been the Orioles’ Best Off-Season Acquisition

Entering this season, J.J. Hardy was the last off-season acquisition who I thought would impress, thrill…Read More

All-Star Game 2011: Rosters, Orioles Rep, Fan Vote, and Players Who Should Have Made It (Poll Included)

As many of you know, the All-Star game rosters have been revealed for the game being played next Tuesday…Read More

Game Preview 06/22: Orioles vs. Pirates

It’s time for a decision. The rubber match at PNC Park will begin at 12:35 and will be a great…Read More

Guthrie has rough start and we find out Brad Bergesen still sucks

After beating the Pirates big time offensively Monday night 8-3, the Pirates handed it right back to…Read More

O’s win big in Pittsburgh with 7 runs in first 2 innings

The offense was hot hot hot last night and like I said in my preview, Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton…Read More