Fourth and Counting
By Olivia Witherite (@oliviawitherite) It’s been a little while since I’ve written. Then today, I had the privilege of going back to work at Camden Yards with MASN, and here I am, writing with a big…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, the top of the order is critical for any ball club. There are few more observable truisms over…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 MLB Network. The award was for the week ending August 14th during which Hardy hit .323 (10-for-31)…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 and benefit the Orioles lineup, but he really has compiled staggering statistics. Without Hardy,…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 July 12th. Before I get into some, possibly controversial, opinions, let’s start with the…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
Game Preview 06/20: Orioles vs. Pirates
Instead of doing series previews like I have been, I’m going to try something different and do…Read More
Mark Reynolds Has No Glove
Going into this season there seemed to be more questions about Reynolds defense rather than his offense.…Read More
After sweeping the Royals, the O’s get swept out of Oakland
In the series finale, Britton was on the mound and so it seemed that the Orioles would be able to avoid the sweep and take one from the series. But, Britton could not get his 6th win of the season giving…Read More
Woo what a win
The Orioles take the first of the three game set in a very dramatic and exciting fashion. Britton had his worst start of the season going 6 innings but giving up a career-high 9 hits, which he thankfully…Read More
Orioles vs Rays Series Preview (5/13-5/15)
The Orioles are on a high, riding a three-game winning steak, the last win on an exciting walk-off hit by JJ Hardy. A nice sweep. Three games in the win column. But here’s the deal. Winning against…Read More
Third Time’s the Charm
4 hours and 8 minutes later, the O’s win! What a freakin game. Did anyone, at the start of the game, settle down on the couch and think “well, this game is gonna be a realllll good one”?…Read More
News Update
J.J. Hardy has been activated for tonight’s game (yes!) and Josh Rupe has been sent for assignment. He has 10 days to be traded, released, or cleared through waivers. If the last option happens,…Read More
Talking Hitting….Again
Yes, I know, it’s another post on the Orioles hitting woes. I may be beating a dead horse, but after yet another terrible hitting performance by the Orioles last night in their 6-2 loss to the Rays…Read More
Losing Confidence in Hitting
The title says it all. Who else is losing patience with the Orioles inability to score runs? After adding a number of accomplished hitters this offseason, the Orioles hitting was supposed to be the teams…Read More
Rangers take series 2-1 despite Guthrie’s strong showing
This game was all about the pitching. Â In the Orioles 3-0 loss to the Rangers Sunday (losing the series 2-1), both Guthrie and Rangers’ starting pitcher Derek Holland pitched extremely well. Â Guthrie…Read More
Another Orioles Player Bites the Dust
It all comes down to wins and losses and the Orioles are off to a 5-1 start and are atop the AL East. I start with that because if you go by the list of players on the Orioles roster who are injured you…Read More
Grading Game 1 – O’s 4, Rays 1
It isn’t too early to assess the player performances in the Orioles first victory over the Rays last night, you know O’s Manager Buck Showalter is doing it. So here’s my player report card:  Grade…Read More





