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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 single game previews. This will allow me to take more time on each game and pitching match-up and it…Read More

Mark Reynolds Has No Glove

Going into this season there seemed to be more questions about Reynolds defense rather than his offense. Fans kind of knew what to expect from Reynolds at the plate. A .200 average, a lot of strike outs,…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

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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…Read More

News Update

J.J. Hardy has been activated for tonight’s game (yes!) and Josh Rupe has been sent for assignment.…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…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…Read More

Rangers take series 2-1 despite Guthrie’s strong showing

This game was all about the pitching.  In the Orioles 3-0 loss to the Rangers Sunday (losing the series…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.…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…Read More

Don’t Forget Defense

I was watching Baseball Tonight and noticed J.J. Hardy’s play up the middle on opening day against…Read More

Reimold Gets his Fresh Start off on the Right Foot

Brad Bergensen started the season the way he finished – in good form. Bergensen allowed just one…Read More

Orioles Offseason Grade

Spring training has officially begun and now it is time to reflect on the offseason and decide how we…Read More

Under the Radar Moves and Finishing Up the Arbitration Process

Andy MacPhail and the Orioles have made a number of under the radar moves this offseason that got lost…Read More